Region: Eastern Thailand> Province: Rayong> Location: Ban Phe

Ban Phe

With few people stopping in Ban Phe for long, you aren't left with too many options for dining: cheap noodle shops lining the main avenue, or one of the two tourist diners near the pier.

The basic noodle and stir-fry shops mostly lack English menus, but it shouldn't be too difficult to order a simple som tam or fried rice.

Located next to the Tan Tan Too guesthouse, the inviting Jawin Tourist Cafe has a wide-spanning menu of Thai dishes, traveller standards, and a few unusual European options. They open early for breakfast, which is when they see most of their customers. They have a full bar -- though the owner admits that they rarely have reason to stay open past dusk.

Across the street, Christie's Restaurant and Bar stands out as the sole spot for nightlife in Ban Phe. There always seems to be a crowd at Christie's. While staff are friendly, the cooks seem to know this is the only game in town, and turn out basic, greasy food. Located on the main drag midway between the bus station and Diamond Phe hotel, this is the most happening place in Ban Phe, boasting a full bar and an extensive menu of western and Thai food, burgers and breakfasts. Try the Thai-rish stew (120 baht).