Region: Bangkok And Surrounds> Province: Ratchaburi> Location: Ratchaburi

Ratchaburi

The two main areas for culinary activity are around the Night Market that fronts onto the river and Kahtatorn Road, near the Tesco supermarket. There are street stalls and Thai restaurants without English signs apenty. If you're not in the mood for Thai cuisine there's no need to go hungry either as there are a few excellent eateries with Western fare on Kahtatorn Road.

Bread Home - brand-new bakery
65/69 Kahtatorn Rd, Ratchaburi - Ratchaburi
Tel: (032) 33 2524;

Bread Home looks so swish you might be mistaken for thinking it's a chain like Mr Donut or Black Canyon Coffee, but apparently it's not. The venue opened in early 2006 offering of cakes, pastries, coffees and teas. It's a good place to chill out for half-hour or so in air-con comfort as soft Thai music wafts away in the background.
Type of Food: Bakery / Coffee and/or Tea House /

Mai Thai - One of the best in town
2-4 Kornthong Rd, Ratchaburi - Ratchaburi
Tel: (032) 31 4790;

The food served up here has to be some of the best in Ratchaburi, with a good variety of Thai, Chinese and other Asian dishes available. The somewhat gaudy interior design features a tree and a small fish tank, so you can watch humanity's pisceanpicien cousins swim about while chowing down on grilled lobster. The kai cha wa, or roast chicken with coconut cream, can't be beat.
Type of Food: Asian /

Ratchaburi Night Market - lively commercial hub
Woradet Rd, Ratchaburi - Ratchaburi

This is the liveliest past of town come sunset. There's dozens of undercover stalls to explore, and many of the shops in the nearby sois stay open until late creating a great bargain-hunting district. If you want to grab a bite to eat head for the ominously named Food Safety St that bisects the market and runs around a pretty ugly fountain. There's even a stage set up for the occasional concert. The market is next to the river in the downtown area of Ratchaburi. Just head for the tall white clock tower in Woradet Rd.
Type of Food: Thai /

S'voy Family Restaurant - relaxing atmosphere
65/207 Kahtatorn Rd, Ratchaburi - Ratchaburi
Tel: (032) 33 8552;
SUVIT3330@yahoo.com

If you're craving something you find at home or want to sample high-end dining in Ratchaburi, the S'voy is the place to head. The restaurant has a tranquil feel despite the busy road it fronts onto and lives up to its name in having a family atmosphere. Western food ranges from the humble hamburger up to New Zealand lamb loin. The friendly staff speak good English and there are English-laungage menus.
Type of Food: International / Thai /
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00

Sea Bar - food, drink, music
Kahtatorn Rd, Ratchaburi - Ratchaburi

You would expect to find this kind of open-air bar in a seaside resort town rather than bam-smack in the middle of Ratchaburi. The bar has good couches and armchairs where travellers can cool their heels with a beer at the end of the day. It's about 20m down an unnamed alley opposite Darunaratchaburi School, which is next to the Tesco.
Type of Food: Thai /
Opening Hours: 06:00-24:00