Location: Rayong
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Rayong Province, Thailand Food Guide: 10 Thai food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Rayong
Reviews on Thai food in Rayong, Rayong Province, Thailand. Rayong (Thai: ระยอง, pronounced [rā.jɔ̄ːŋ]) is a city (thesaban nakhon) on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers the tambon Tha Pradu and Pak Nam and parts of tambon Choeng Noen and Noen Phra, all within Mueang Rayong district. As of 2016 the population was 64,256 (Est.). The main industry is fishing, and it is the main producer of Thailand's fish sauce. It is also the center of the chemical and auto industries. In 2012 Ford Motor Company opened an assembly plant in Rayong to expand Ford's presence in the ASEAN area, employing some 2,200 people.
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10. Je Tai Pu Pen Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By PilotMike2009
I had an OK dinner at this restaurant in October 2013. The food was OK, the service desultory, the crowds noisy, and -- most distressingly -- the aroma of sewage coming up from the ocean across the street. I guess this would be OK if I had a big group or a birthday party, but for anything nicer I would go elsewhere. Also -- lots of construction going on all around the restaurant; lots of street vendors annoying you while you eat. Who needs the hassles?
9. Yindee Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By David B
Bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Rayong Province is a rich source of fresh fish and seafood, and there are many seafood restaurants in Rayong City and along the many beaches that stretch for more than 100 km.Last night was His Majesty the King's 88th Birthday, a time of great celebration in Thailand, so we decided to head down to Mae Rumpueng Beach, 12 km out of town, for a seafood dinner.We have tried many of the seafood restaurants there before, so decided to try something new.We turned up trumps with Yindee, the first seafood restaurant you come to on your right hand side once you pass the long wooden pier that juts out into the Gulf.We had a plate of fresh oysters, served with chili jam and crispy fried shallots; a plate of "blood" shellfish, which I avoid but which my Thai friends eat by the bucketful; crisy fried squid; prawns stir fried in soy sauce and tossed with julienned ginger and fresh Chinese celery; and a hot pot of sour and spicy fish soup, using the popular sea bass.With cokes, a bottle of beer, water and ice, the bill came to 1,200 baht, a very reasonable amount for the number of dishes we had ordered.By the way, you can inspect the fish and seafood before you order - and the fish and crabs are still live, swimming in salt water tanks at the entrance to the restaurant.
8. Krua Kroo Moo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By David B
Krua Kroo Moo has everything going for it - a great riverside location in Old Rayong Town and a 100-year old historic traditional Thai teak wood building. We went with high hopes after reading reviews about its offerings of original Thai dishes from the old days.But we were disappointed. For example, we ordered what was billed as Original & Traditional Thai Omelet. It turned out to be a very ordinary omelet of the sort you can knock up at home in two minutes by cracking a couple of eggs, whisking a fork through them and frying them off in a pan with some oil.The prawns with glass noodles was an improvement but still did not rise above the ordinary but I will credit the stir fried mixed vegetables with being crisp and not over cooked.We waited 40 minutes for our dinner without any explanation for the long delay, and in the meantime I had drunk all of a bottle of Heineken so tried to order a small bottle to have once the food eventually arrived, only to be told they only had large bottles. That's one way to increase your profits on alcohol sales, I guess. (Not to mention that Krua Kroo Moo only stocks the more expensive Heineken beer and not the local Leo beer, which I prefer anyway).We also found the owner/manager and the staff far less than friendly, and wondered what happened to "Thailand - the Land of Smiles".Footnote: This 100-year-old Thai teakwood house was originally the residence of one of Rayong's first governors Its many rooms are stuffed full of memorabilia from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, including dozens of old radios, fans, cooking utensils, jars, vases, telephones, children's toys and other assorted nick knacks. We noticed that all the clocks were set on the same time - 10.10 and on enquiring why we were told it is because ten is the owner's lucky number.
7. Paya Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Sweden_Lena019
This is by far the best seafood restaurant on the beach. It is fanatastic. Their food is amazing the service is quick, as long as you know what you want. As a "farang" it is probably best to point on what you want. Take in a couple of different choices and share! Enjoy a really good fireshow at around 7 so sit close to the beach!
6. Naidol Makham Thao
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By David B
Naidol Makham Thao has cemented itself as one of Rayong's favourite restaurants for Thai food, particularly the distinctive cuisine of E-san, the north eastern provinces of Thailand.It has multiple kitchens dedicated to salads, deep frying, stir frying, and so on, so service is always prompt.Tonight we had crispy fried fish pieces, pig liver larb, sunflower seedlings with crispy pork, crispy fried soft shell crab, and a bitter vegetable, fish and prawn soup. When I say the soup was bitter, it was not unpleasantly so, and in fact that is the way this type of soup should be presented. The soup was a nice balance against the deep fried dishes.The bill for the three of us, with rice, water and ice, was a very modest Baht 520.
5. Terracotta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By David B
Terracotta has everything going for it - a good location, and indoor seating or out in a beautiful garden with large trees and shrubs.But its food barely rises above average, particularly considering that the prices are very upmarket for Rayong.A deep fried sea bass was so overcooked that while it was crispy on the outside as expected, it was dry on the inside.The restaurant was on its way to redeeming itself with the squid with salted egg, but fell down again with the stir fried vegetables, which were overcooked despite us asking for them to be cooked underdone so that they were crunchy.On the plus side, the waiters and professional and attentive, making sure that they keep your drinks topped up and the empty dishes removed.
4. Classic Forest Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Just off Sukumvit Road, on the way to Ban Phe. Formerly adjoining a dried fish factory was on the property. In a fantasic rain forest setting. The menu is wide and varied including crocodile, emu and snails. However, the standard Thai fare is there and of
Reviewed By Scrambler2
This place is off the beaten path and you basically will not find it by chance unless you get very lost. There are a few walking paths that I recommend you take to see the great jungle scenery and especially the woodwork all over (be prepared to sweat a little).The restaurant serves very good Thai food, and the woodwork (this may sound strange, but go visit the restrooms when you are there...I even took pictures) is very attractive. Massive wooden tables and chairs. Not to be missed!
3. Bali Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
Bali Pizzeria has Thai and Western food, with a wood fired Italian oven for pizzas, ribs, lasagna etc. We make our own desserts and Gelato ice cream. It is an open Balinese style restaurant with a view of the sea.
Reviewed By Deiseboyz
Visited here had heard mixed reports about this place. However have to say enjoyed our meal here. Had pepperoni pizza with French fries and a big Chang beer. It was really good and tasty. Service was very good. 500 baht bill. Pizza was same price as Europe. Overall good experience would return. Thank you for your review, sorry the prices are a little high on the pizza, but we use imported flour from Italy and a special tomato from Italy for the topping sauce. Hope to see you again
Rayong Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Rayong
2. Laem Cha Reon Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Choonfong
Laem Charoen Restaurant is usually packed at night with locals dining by the bay/riverside. We had crab eggs, fresh scallops, fried sea-bass and hot spicy kaeng som soup all of which are delicious and well-prepared and go well with the fried rice. Reasonably priced with attentive service.
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1. Tamnanpar Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By David B
Close friends we had not seen for a long time were visiting us from Bangkok so, out to impress with the best that Rayong has to offer, we took them to Tamnanpar Restaurant for dinner.Tamnanpar is set in a spectacular "rain forest" garden, with tall stands of trees, ferns, and tropical plants growing in profusion amidst lakes and cascading waterfalls.At night it is underlit, to highlight the splendours of the garden.Needless to say, our Bangkok friends were impressed.We had a spicy seafood salad, a deep fried snakehead fish with green mango salad, large river prawns in a tamarind sauce, and stir fried mixed vegetables.We took our own wine and were not charged corkage.Tamnanpar is not the cheapest place in town. Our bill for four came to Baht 3,400, but we thought it was worth if for a special occasion.
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