Nong Khai

Eat and meet

General

Nong Khai has a number of taste-tantalising places worth sampling.

Tha Sadej promenade

A one-stop spot

Behind Tha Sadej market

Watch the Mekong slide by as you enjoy a meal or drink on the riverside promenade behind the famed Tha Sadej market. With restaurants and bars open both day and night, you will always be able to find something to tickle your taste buds on this long stretch of sidewalk. The dining options here are ... read more
Riverside barbecue

Delicious

Riverside

By the river, on the road between the eastern reaches of Tha Sadej and the sunken chedi are a string of temporary, outdoor-seating eateries. They offer both Thai barbecue and hotpot-style meals. Little exists to distinguish one from the other – menus and prices were pretty similar across the board ... read more
Mutmee Guesthouse

A tasty and relaxing spot

1111/4 Kaeworawut Rd
T: (042) 460 717

Mutmee has a good range of Thai and Western dishes, including sandwiches, spicy curries and salads. If you find yourself staying at the guesthouse, breakfast on location is a no-brainer, with fabulously fresh and fluffy French bread and tropical muesli with fresh fruit, homemade yoghurt and ... read more
Nagarina Restaurant & Gaia Bar

Sunset cruises and live music

On the river
T: (042) 412 211

This floating restaurant-by-day-bar-by-night combo is an interesting option for a decent Thai meal or a late-night beverage. Nagarina Restaurant serves as the launching pad and kitchen for The Nagarina, a boat that hosts daily sunset cruises down the Mekong. The menu is typical of a quality ... read more
Prajak Road street food

A great late night option

Prajak Rd

Part of Nong Khai’s charm is its sleepy, laidback pace. However, this sleepiness can become an inconvenience for night owls who will struggle to find a decent meal after 21:00. Prajak Road (east of Haisoke Road) proves to be the solution to this problem, with several blocks of scattered streetfood ... read more