Restaurants in Ayutthaya
Particularly if this is your first stop outside of Bangkok, don’t miss the Bang Ian Night Market, on its namesake street, with fresh produce and a wide selection of Thai-Muslim dishes. The market exudes a great local vibe and the dishes are authentic. The Floating Market is a giant tourist trap but is a surprisingly nice place to grab a snack, like homemade coconut ice cream that hits the spot on a hot day. The guesthouses along Naresuan Road serve decent Thai fare geared to foreigners, and this area also hosts a few open-air bars right on the street, a great place to meet, greet, eat, and party.
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Malakor
Just across from the large temple of Wat Ratburana, Malakor (meaning "papaya") is a good spot to fill up on such Thai dishes as fried rice and noodles, or munch on a burger while taking a break from temple touring. Alternatively, enjoy a cool drink here after a temple sunset, and…$Around Town - Thai
Pae Krung Kao/The Floating Restaurant
On low floating pallets at the riverside, this restaurant (known locally as the floating restaurant) has swell views of the overworked tugboats pulling heavy barges filled with rice. Inside, it’s charmingly cluttered with knick-knacks, all displayed without regards for spacing or…$Around Town - Thai
The Summer House
Popular with Thailand’s social-media twenty- and thirtysomethings, this riverside restaurant is a beguiling place to spend an evening relaxing with friends, meeting locals eager to practice their English, and enjoying a good meal. Everything here looks Instagram-worthy, from the…$Around Town
