Ayuthaya Restaurants

This is a big favourite among backpackers along the so-called "Farang (foreigners) Street" of Soi 1. The restaurant is open all day and serves a variety of western and Thai dishes. Had a breakfast here, one morning, but it wasn't all that good and cost 120B.

Why would I classify this reataurant as "other?" I was in the restaurant business for my professional career in America. I can honestly say this is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. Marco (Italian) and his wife Dao (Thai) have just opened a new restaurant on the same block as Tony's Place and the others.
I walked by and stopped in the others on the webs sites I read and was not impressed at all. Then I saw the sign "Trattoria," not common in Thailand. I love Thai food but thought I would take a look, and who doesn't love pizza or Italian food once in awhile?
I ordered a pizza and a Singha and was listening to some great music on their system. When the pizza arrived it was "classic" thin crust pizza, absolutely delicious.
I spent the next few hours talking to Marco and Dao about music and mostly food. I found out that they make all their pasta, bread and everything fresh, homemade. While I do have to say Thai food is fresher than American, (yes that is true), this was even more amazing.
I ate my next 4 meals there, and never ordered off the menu. I described to Dao what I liked and she made it better than I have ever had before. She even went to market and bought me a fresh fish to make my favorite Thai dish that was not on the menu. (I did ask the night before so please give her time.)
I have to say this is a wonderful place and should not be missed. If you want fancy, will not get it, ...........want friendly??......lot's and more, ...........want good food???????.......... even better..........The best!!!!!!
Ayutthaya is not the fun capital of Thailand but is rich in history and culture.
Add DA IVO to your list of must things you must do.........

Favorite Dish: Everything I had was wonderful, far beyond what I expected.

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Lunch is usually included if you avail a package tour to Ayuthaya.

Their buffet lunch is really great with Thai, Chinese and Italian cuisines.

They serve unlimited coffee and tea and 50% discount on all other beverages at 3pm.

The facilities inside the boat is really nice, clean and well maintained.

We stumbled upon this place a couple of years ago after cruising the wet market nearby. The menu is astounding and the quality of the food is excellent. Try the 'jungle curry' dishes with the fresh peppercorns. Also 'winged bean soup with prawns' was memorable. All the conventional Thai dishes are made by the cheerful cook as well as what I guess to be creations that are unique to this kitchen. I've been to a lot of places in towns of this size in Thailand and Bann KunPhra is one of the warmest, most welcoming, and highest quality restaurants I've found. I look forward to returning and staying at the quest house, too.

The web site is bannkunpra.com. It includes images of the restaurant and the several homes in the compound. Online booking is possible through the web site.

Favorite Dish: Winged bean soup with prawns

Siam Restaurant is a Thai / Vietnamese Restaurant, located right opposite the entrance to the Wat Mahathat at the Rama Park in Ayutthaya. (that is the east side of the park)

The very friendly waitress was a little surprised, when we said, we would like to try the vietnamese dishes she had on the menue. They turned out to be marvelous, too.

Favorite Dish: Chicken grilled on sugar cane sticks, glass noodles on a bed of fresh herbs.

Another dish was a "do it yourself", you get all the ingredients: meat, fresh herbs, vegetables, etc. and thin layers of dough in which you can roll the things yourself. Delicious, if a little time consuming.

At the market, you'll come across any number of food vendors selling a variety of local food, including mango salad, pad thai, noodles, barbecue and fresh fruits.

Some, like a noodle stall, will have tables and chairs for on-site dining, while others offer only takeaway. If, for example, you buy a packet of pad thai, you can watch the vendor fry it and pack it up for you. Disposable utensils like chopsticks may be provided as well.

Favorite Dish: Pad thai - flat noodles freshly fried with egg, chopped peanuts, bean spouts, etc., comes with a generous portion of spring onions and a piece of fresh lime. Only 20 baht!

Great location, simple environs, good food and reasonably priced make Malakor a very appealing option when looking to take a break from schlepping round the ruins.

Situated on the first (or second, American) floor of an old wooden building, the Malakor provides the choice of an outdoor balcony with half a dozen tables or a welcoming fan-cooled interior. Wooden building, with lots of nooks and crannies - simple, spotlessly clean, plenty of atmosphere and very friendly.

Favorite Dish: Extensive menu of local and international food from breakfast through to dinner. Competitively priced, but a little higher than the street vendors (as you would expect). 45 -60 baht (approx US$1.50/2) is the going rate for Thai main course. I loved the spicy chicken, basil and chilli served with rice and a fried egg sitting atop the rice)

A cozy dining place by the riverside to while away the evening in. Offers both indoor and outdoor tables. The outdoor area is right by the river and is highly recommended on fine, breezy days or nights.

The evening I was there, it was drizzling, so I sat indoors. The place is cozy and tastefully decorated - wooden figurines and other artifacts, wooden chairs and tables, soft warm lighting - to exude the kind of Southeast Asian charm that appeals to foriegners.

The menu is in English as the upstairs hostel caters mostly to Western backpackers. The food is tasty and the portions are fairly large. In the menu are common dishes like fried rice and noodles, curries, thia-style chicken, and so on.

Further up U-Thong Road, there are many clusters of restaurants located by the river that cater to foriegn palates too.