Location: Khon Kaen
Top Restaurants in Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen (Thai: ขอนแก่น, pronounced [kʰɔ̌(ː)n kɛ̀n]) is one of the four major cities of Isan, Thailand, also known as the "big four of Isan", the others being Udon Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Ubon Ratchathani. It is the capital of Khon Kaen Province and the Mueang Khon Kaen District. Khon Kaen lies 450 kilometres (280 mi) north-northeast of Bangkok.
Things to do in Khon Kaen
1. Didines Restaurant & Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Didines has been serving European/American/Mexican food along with upscale Thai food for over eight years in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Newly renovated and under new Thai/Swiss management since April 2016. With comfortable air-conditioned indoor Seating and outside lounge area, Didines continues to offer the highly appreciated American, Mexican and European dishes in Khon Kaen..some say in all of Issan! Second floor dining area available for private functions or large groups.
2. Pomodoro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
Pomodoro Italian Restaurant works in Khon Kaen since 2006, serving traditional, homemade food with particular attention to authenticity and quality of the ingredients. The pizza is prepared according to the Italian tradition as well as appetizers, pastas and desserts.Pomodoro also offers a good selection of Italian wines and spirits, and the best espresso and cappuccino in town.Outdoor Seating, and air / non air conditioned inside Seating.Free wi-fi .Open every day from 5.00 pm till 10.30 pm .
Reviewed By Zilfo - Santa Ana, California
This restaurant offers the best Italian food in Thailand, hands down! This is no nuovo cucina, but fresh homemade true to the ingredients Italian food. The food is so delicious, we went there every night during our 5-day visit to Khon Kaen. Rather than eating at the Thai/Issan restaurants or the lousy Underground at the Pullman, we enjoyed a variety of dishes here at a very reasonable price. We had the Spaghetti Carbonara, Spaghetti cream sauce, Spaghetti with seafood, chicken and pork cutlets, sausages, and a variety of pizza pies including our favorite seafood pizza. The portions are generous and we enjoyed every meal. The service was efficient and friendly. This place is highly recommended.
Thank you for the great food and the wonderful memories as we have been dining here since 2007.
3. Mama Big
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By MaBar2013 - Zurich, Switzerland
The very best presented menu I saw in Khon Kaen with around 101 different dishes from thai/ Asian to Italian/European to American Burgers. And nice fushion food combination. I tried the lemon fish and Vietnamese fresh spring roles with Chinese vegetables. Many students and teachers from nearby university go to eat there for lunch, so better be there before 12 o clock or later than 13.30h. The two sister owners are always there and help you if needed, most friendly staff and very quick service. Best place near university during lunch or dinnertime.
4. Kai Yang Rabeab Khao Suan Kwang
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By AOI2014 - Canberra, Australia
Best papaya salad crispy grilled chicken northern style ( Kai Yang) and sure Sticky rice
Smoke whole fish with jeaw Sauce nice too. Last time we ordered Mushroom curry ' He'd pho ' . Well we recommend for food and good service only downside about parking a bit hard to find a spot.
5. Aim Aod Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Mark S - Sydney, Australia
A limited menu but every item is fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. Good place to wake up and watch the world go by. Great breakfast rolls,fresh noodle rolls, and delightful egg and sweet sausage pan meals. Good coffee and fresh iced juices too. You'll be back!
6. Smile @ Waterside
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By MacLancashire - Lancashire
Apparently, these are new premises by the lake, but i had never been to the previous one. This site is lovely ... nicely positioned and very nicely appointed within, with live music [though not loud].
The food was delicious: we chose numerous dishes, including fish, chicken and vegetarian options and all were lovely.
We wanted a special evening out and that is what we got!
7. Kronen Brauhaus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Vaughan_S - Bridgend, United Kingdom
A great place in the underground complex at Pullman Raja Orchid Hotel. A good selection of Themed meals and the home brewed beers are great.
8. MK Restaurant - Com Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By mark999666 - Rockingham, Australia
Both my wife my family and myself regularly visit both the MK restaurants in Khon Kaen, as well as Bangkok and have never been unhappy with the food nor the service.
The food is always fresh and tasty, love the MK's duck too.
Staff are always prompt and keep you happy.
9. Yokotai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By CDBarnes89 - Khon Kaen, Thailand
The food here is great, and with a large menu, there's always something else to try next. I've been here many times, and it's consistently delicious. They do a very nice English breakfast, and American breakfast, at decent prices. In the evening, you can order a dish from the many cuisines on the menu, such as American, European and Thai. The staff are very friendly too, and will make you feel welcome.
10. Little osaka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By MaBar2013 - Zurich, Switzerland
if a repeater writes again, Food and service must be excellent, indeed, Little Osaka Khon Kaen offers best japanese Food in town. Best location close to the University campus. Wonderful japanese garden and outdoorsitting.
Best sushi ever! try the caterpillar with Avocado and the chicken curry udom noodles.
