Eat Your Way Around Thailand
Find the places worth eating at — from street-side favourites and neighbourhood cafés to seafood, destination restaurants, rooftops and special-occasion tables.
Start with a destination — or follow what you feel like eating.
Use the city and regional food hubs for local restaurant picks, cafés, markets, neighbourhoods and dishes worth seeking out.
Jump across Thailand by theme — street food, seafood, brunch, fine dining, healthy eating, late-night food and more.
Practical food guides built for real decisions.
JLIT’s dining library is designed to answer the questions that matter when you are hungry: where to go, what kind of place it is, what it is known for, which part of town to aim for and whether it suits the night you have in mind.
Thailand Food Hubs
Eight starting points for eating your way around Thailand. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya & Jomtien, Koh Samui and Hua Hin & Cha-Am are now live, with the other destination food hubs following.
Bangkok Food & Café Guide
Street food, Michelin dining, riverside restaurants, rooftop dining, brunch, coffee and neighbourhood food trails.
Explore Bangkok food & cafés →Chiang Mai Food & Café Guide
Northern Thai cooking, Nimman cafés, Old City favourites, markets, bakeries and destination restaurants.
Explore Chiang Mai food & cafés →Phuket Food & Café Guide
Old Town heritage food, Hokkien noodles, southern Thai cooking, Rawai seafood, markets, brunch and island cafés.
Explore Phuket food & cafés →Pattaya & Jomtien Food Guide
Naklua seafood, Isan cooking, Jomtien cafés, Pratumnak views, markets and international dining.
Explore Pattaya food & cafés →Koh Samui Food & Café Guide
Southern Thai cooking, coconut-island food, fishing-village seafood, markets, coffee and long Gulf-side lunches.
Explore Koh Samui food & cafés →Hua Hin & Cha-Am Food Guide
Fishing-town seafood, Chatchai Market, Khao Takiab, Cha-Am beach lunches, cafés and Gulf-coast dining.
Explore Hua Hin food & cafés →Krabi & Ao Nang Food Guide
Southern Thai curries, Andaman seafood, Krabi Town markets, Ao Nang cafés and food worth leaving the beach for.
Explore Krabi food & cafés →Isaan Food Guide
Som tam, grilled meats, larb, sticky rice, Mekong flavours, regional restaurants and a fast-growing café culture.
Explore Isaan food & cafés →Dining Collections
Fourteen ways to explore Thailand’s food scene by what you want to eat, where you want to sit and the kind of occasion you are planning.
Thai Food Essentials
The dishes to know, regional variations and where to try the classics properly.
Street Food & Markets
Night markets, food streets, hawker favourites and destination food markets.
Best Restaurants
City-by-city shortlists for destination restaurants, special occasions and serious food.
Cafés, Coffee & Brunch
Specialty coffee, bakeries, brunch, work-friendly cafés and photogenic stops.
Seafood & Waterfront Dining
Beach tables, fishing villages, seafood markets, mangrove kitchens and sunset dinners.
Fine Dining & Michelin
Tasting menus, Michelin-recognised restaurants and Thailand’s ambitious modern kitchens.
Vegetarian, Vegan & Healthy
Plant-based Thai food, jay kitchens, wellness cafés, healthy bowls and dietary-friendly dining.
International Food in Thailand
Japanese, Korean, Italian, Indian, Middle Eastern and other strong expat dining scenes.
Late-Night Food
After-hours noodles, rice dishes, street food, night markets and places still serving when the bars close.
Food Experiences & Classes
Cooking schools, food tours, market visits, chef’s tables and hands-on experiences.
Romantic & Special Occasion Dining
Anniversaries, proposals, private tables, rooftops and memorable destination dinners.
Family-Friendly Dining
Easy restaurants, child-friendly cafés, relaxed menus and places that work for groups.
Food Markets & Edible Souvenirs
Fresh markets, regional specialties, Thai pantry gifts and what is practical to take home.
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Know somewhere JLIT should eat next?
Readers: Found a restaurant, market stall, café or local favourite you think deserves a look? Send us the name and location and tell us why you rate it.
Restaurant & café owners: If you think your venue is a good fit for the JLIT audience, get in touch. We are happy to hear the story, look at what you do and discuss a visit or future editorial consideration.