6 Best Restaurants in Kanchanaburi, Around Bangkok

Blue Rice Restaurant

$ | Thamakhan Muang

This quiet garden restaurant is decked out in wood with lots of local flourishes, from the thatched roof to the colorful woven tablecloths and settings. The signature dish, Massaman curry, is a righteous version of the classic—thick, mildly spiced, and made with heaps of palm sugar, it's a good balm for stomachs struggling with chili overdose.

Kanchanaburi Night Market

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For cheap eats, the market opens early in the evening with dozens of vendors selling Thai soups, rice dishes, satays, and other delights. The blended frozen fruit drinks are particularly good. All sorts of electronics, clothing, and other goods are also for sale.

Saengchuto Rd., Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, 71000, Thailand
Known For
  • lively local crowd
  • good variety
  • cheap meals

Keeree Mantra

$$

It's worth the effort to get to this excellent restaurant in the countryside, located just over the river Kwai Yai on the way to Sai Yok National Park. The food is just as enticing, with the authentic and uncompromising Thai flavors showcased in classics such as tom yum (hot, sour soup) and hor mok (steamed Thai fish custard) expertly rendered. 

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Keeree Tara

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With a great view of the River Kwai Bridge from its terraces and lots of lush greenery, this floating restaurant has a sophisticated yet comfortable feel. It caters mostly to Thais, so the food can be quite spicy—if you can't handle it, ask the waiter to tone the heat down (say "mai phet").

43/1 River Kwai Rd., Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, 71000, Thailand
034-513855
Known For
  • <PRO>popular with locals</PRO>
  • <PRO>authentic Thai dishes</PRO>
  • <PRO>great fish and curries</PRO>
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted

On's Thai Issan

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This is a great option for tasty vegan and vegetarian specialities from the northeast of Thailand, including curries that pack a fiery kick. The eponymous owner also offers cooking classes and it's clear from the punchy dishes that she has plenty of wisdom to pass on. Desserts of mango or jackfruit with sticky rice provide a toothsome finale to any meal. 

Maenamkwai Road, Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, 71000, Thailand
+66-87-3642264
Known For
  • actually spicy curries
  • great option for vegetarians and vegans
  • Thai desserts

River Kwai Floating Restaurant

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Follow the crowds to this open-air floating restaurant in the shadow of the railway bridge, where the offering includes aromatic Thai favorites and seafood freshly caught in the Kwai Yai and Kwai Noi rivers. The chefs tone down the food considerably for foreigners, so if you want yours spicy, you’ll have to say so.

425 Maenamkwai Rd., Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, 71000, Thailand
034-512595
Known For
  • <PRO>popular with tourists</PRO>
  • <PRO>close to attractions</PRO>
  • <PRO>local delicacies like a fish called yeesok</PRO>
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards