Where to Eat in Khon Kaen Province: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 7, 2018 Karren Gelb

Khon Kaen (Thai: ขอนแก่น, pronounced [kʰɔ̌(ː)n kɛ̀n]) is the fifth-largest of the northeastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Buriram, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Phetchabun, and Loei.
Things to do in Khon Kaen Province

1. Didines Restaurant & Pub

19 Pracha Samran Road | 100 meters from the Pullman Hotel, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand Parking Available, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar American, Bar, Pizza, European Drinks, Dinner, Late Night HK$16 - HK$118 +66 98 289 5216
Excellent
46%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 129 reviews

Didines Restaurant & Pub

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.

Reviewed By Blocker994 - Khon Kaen, Thailand

Visited Didines for the first time since new management. New styling is great. Tried the Didines burger and would have to rate as certainly the best in Khon Kaen. If not Thailand. Mexican food I seen been delivered also look delicious.

2. Pomodoro

348/16 Prachasumran Road | 60 meters from Pullmann Hotel, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Highchairs Available Italian, Pizza, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$141 +66 43 224 654
Excellent
44%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 224 reviews

Pomodoro

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

140/456 Kanlapaphruek Eoad | Nai Mueang, Khon Kaen, Thailand Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Takeout Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +66 43 245 789
Excellent
27%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 29 reviews

Mama Big

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

253/3-4, Border Patrol Police Camp 4, Theparak Road | Nai Mueang, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff Asian, Thai Lunch +66 43 243 413
Excellent
33%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 54 reviews

Kai Yang Rabeab Khao Suan Kwang

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

71/22 Opposite Roma Hotel, Klang Mueang Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen, Thailand Takeout, Waitstaff Breakfast, Brunch +66 43 241 382
Excellent
23%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 38 reviews

Aim Aod Restaurant

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

142/44 Moo 2 ,Bueng Kaen Nakhon ,Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Khon Kaen, Thailand Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Takeout Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Lunch +66 43 320 777
Excellent
27%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 59 reviews

Smile @ Waterside

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

9/9 Prachasumran Rd. | Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible German, European Dinner +66 43 322 155
Excellent
22%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 58 reviews

Kronen Brauhaus

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

250/1, Si Chan Road | Nai Mueang, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Asian, Chinese Lunch, Dinner +66 43 389 359
Excellent
23%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 39 reviews

MK Restaurant - Com Center

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

3/12-13 Pracha Samran Road, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi European, Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Late Night HK$24 - HK$126 +66 87 770 9946
Excellent
45%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 77 reviews

Yokotai

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

122/9 Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff Japanese, Sushi, Asian Lunch, Dinner +66 83 678 9018
Excellent
40%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 42 reviews

Little osaka

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.

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