De 7 beste restaurants in Kanchanaburi

Een van de populairste plekken aan de rivier in de stad, Keeree Tara, combineert met lantaarns verlichte terrassen, live muziek en een breed Thais menu met veel drankjes. Het is levendig maar niet luidruchtig, perfect voor vrienden of koppels die uitzicht en een beetje sfeer willen. Kenmerkende bestellingen zijn gegrilde riviergarnalen en pittige salades, het beste gecombineerd met een koud biertje of een citrusachtige highball. Verwacht late uren de meeste avonden, vaak tot ongeveer 22-23 uur, en een grote parkeerplaats op het terrein die zelfrijden gemakkelijk maakt. Vegetariërs kunnen kiezen voor roergebakken groenten, tofu curry's en salades; halal-bewuste bezoekers kunnen zich richten op zeevruchten en vleesvrije gerechten. Tafelplaatsen bij de reling tijdens zonsondergang gaan als eerste, dus boek van tevoren in het weekend en op feestdagen.

The newer building of Keeree Tara, opened in 2022 right next to the original restaurant. It has a glass skywalk 12 metres above the road with views over the point where the Khwae Yai and Khwae Noi rivers meet, and a Thai menu with river fish and curries. Expect about ฿250–500 per person (estimate from Wongnai).

A spacious garden restaurant surrounded by greenery, with panoramic mountain views. It serves a variety of Thai dishes and offers indoor and outdoor seating, making it a popular choice for families and groups. Located around 8 km from the city centre.

A contemporary riverside restaurant near the Bridge over the River Kwai, offering Thai and international dishes with views of the river. A good option for visitors looking for a relaxed meal in a scenic setting.

Plakan Log Home is a riverside Thai restaurant built from timber logs in Ban Nuea, attached to Plakan Resort just outside central Kanchanaburi. The log-cabin dining room and terrace look over the water, and tables facing the river are quieter than those near the road.

The menu is broad Thai home cooking. Frequent orders include stir-fried glass noodles with cha-om, Chinese kale in oyster sauce, spicy pork rib soup, chicken stir-fried with holy basil, grilled pork and a pork omelette. Prices fall in the mid range for the area.

The restaurant opens daily from late morning until 10pm, so it suits both a long lunch by the river and an evening meal after sightseeing.

On's Thai-Issan Vegan is a small plant-based restaurant on Mae Nam Kwai Road, the riverside guesthouse strip in Kanchanaburi. The owner, On, comes from Si Saket province and cooks northeastern Thai food without animal products.

The massaman curry is the dish people talk about, and the menu also covers pad thai, spicy papaya salad, curry soups, curry fried rice, tom yum and khao soi, plus black sesame custard for dessert. Many dishes do not rely on tofu, and portions are generous for the low prices.

On also runs hands-on cooking classes covering several dishes, shaped around what guests want to learn, with recipes to take home. Classes are arranged ahead through the Facebook page rather than on a walk-in basis.

A popular local Thai restaurant near Chuk Don Pier, featuring both riverside and floating raft seating. Known for its seafood, freshwater fish and flavourful Thai dishes, it is a good place to experience traditional riverside dining in Kanchanaburi.