Restaurants To Try in Ayutthaya
No Ayuthaya exploration can be complete without trying traditional Thai dishes in the ancient city. Exploring the ancient temples in the Ayutthaya National Park can be a little bit tiring and you might be wondering where to eat to refuel yourself up around the area.
Luckily, this ancient city has no shortage of restaurants that offers traditional Thai dishes cooked in Ayuthaya that will surely captivate your curious palette and will leave your Thai cravings satisfied.
And since you are already in the historic city and you’re looking for an authentic Thai dishes, you might as well pass by in this restaurant that features a magnificent river view of Ayuthaya — De Riva Ayothaya.
De Riva Ayothaya
This restaurant is very spacious and nestled right in the riverfront and across a small, old Portuguese church. Enjoy the relaxing river view while sitting outside and indulging in your favourite Thai dishes. Most foods are cooked with a touch of Traditional Ayuthaya style and river prawn is always the highlight.
Read more here: https://www.bangkokbeyond.com/blog/bbs-where-to-eat-series-ayuthayas-de-riva-ayothaya
Phae Krung Kao Restaurant
Located on the island side of Pa Sak river in the town of Ayutthaya, this restaurant is serving visitors since 1966. With its great location, anyone can easily find it since it’s just near Wat Suwan Dararam Ratchaworawihan. Phae Krung Khao Restaurant is not just any other restaurant by the river, it has an interesting setting. Aside from its stunning interior decoration, it’s an amazing labyrinth of antiques with passages, hidden corner, courtyard, terraces, and stairs which have direct access in the river.
Read more here: https://www.bangkokbeyond.com/blog/bbs-where-to-eat-series-ayuthayas-phae-krung-kao-restaurant
Somtum Sukunya
If you find yourself walking around Wat Mahathat, there is a restaurant nearby that will satisfy your traditional Thai dishes cravings — Somtum Sukunya.
This spot is famous for its mouthwatering papaya salad (somtum) and soups and chicken dishes. There are also vegan and vegetarian dishes available. Their minced pork salad, basil pork fried stir-fried with rice and mango sticky rice are customers favourite.
Just in case, you are up for an adventurous Thai food crawl in the ancient city, we have a private transport that will take you to the ancient city temples and these restaurants for comfort and convenience!
