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Sukhothai

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Sukhothai

There are a string of restaurants along the road between Old and New Sukhothai that are quite excellent. We had lunch at Erawan one day and it was so good that we rode back out there on a songthaew the next day just to eat there again. It has an extensive menu and good prices for what you get. Coffee Cup and Kacha received similarly positive reports from other travellers. All three of these restaurants also advertise Thai massage service.

The modest night market across the river has some good food carts as well as a few solid restaurant choices offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Worth the walk.

There is also a defacto night market that comes together each evening on both sides of the main road just north of the Phra Ruang Bridge as well, right there in the backpacker area and surrounding the 7-eleven. The phad thai, BBQ chicken and rotis are all worth a try.

Hole-in-the-wall Khun Tanode is next to the river and does good food at reasonable prices and big portions, with a few tables right along the river. The staff are extra friendly. Note that if you approach via the road instead of the bridge keep your eyes peeled else you'll miss it.

Get to Chopper Bar early to grab one of the two tables overlooking the street or enjoy one of the more quiet tables towards the back. Great music on a juke box, friendly staff, and a surprisingly good selection of mixed drinks, each served up in a different glass unique for the beverage and affordable bottle service, particularly for Thai brands. Definite biker bar theme and a gathering place for the folks in the area who own Harleys and other large cc bikes.

Although it is an unfortunate transliteration for crab, Poo Restaurant is another great find. It is an extended family-run place down near the bus stop to the old city. They have an impressive range of reasonably-priced and tasty food and drink specials, including 110 baht jugs of Chang Draft served with chilled glasses and complimentary peanuts. Recommended.


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