The majority of Nong Khai locals
eat out at the dozens of restaurants and bars along the Rimkong (the riverside
road) at the east end of town. Food here is cheaper and often better than in
the town centre. English is not always spoken but increasingly Nong Khai
restaurants have menus in more than one language.
There are also many Thai food vendors along Prajak road that sell very good cheap food.Both of the above areas are aimed principally at evening customers, so many eateries don't open until after dark.
However, there are a number of Thai (and European) establishments in and around Thasadej market which are open during the day.
Dee Dee and Thai Thai on Prajak road, the main street in Nong Khai, are two Chinese-style diners right next to one another that serve good Thai and Chinese food. They are open later than most other restaurants.
Daeng Naem Nueang, along the Mekong on Rim Kong road slightly downstream from 'Warm up' and just upstream from the Thasadej market, is a Vietnamese restaurant widely acclaimed among Thai and Vietnamese residents of Nong Khai. The staff are friendly, but not all proficient in English, so bringing a Thai friend would help a lot. They also offer pre-made take-away packages of 'naem neuang' (a delicious Vietnamese dish) if you want to eat at home instead.
Im Im Dim Sum Serving dim sum, noodle, fried snacks, coffee and tea. Located in downtown Nong Khai, Soi Sook Pracha near the PP Sport Centre.
Ruan Thai Coffee & Breakfast, Rimkhong road. Run by a very pleasant young Thai woman who does her best to speak English. The prices are a little high, but the food is excellent and the restaurant itself is also quite nice.
The German Bakery at the corner of Meechai and Haisok has very good bread.
Cipollino, Soi Mut Mee. A small Italian lunch and evening restaurant, located in the garden next to Hornbill bookshop, a few doors down from Mut Mee guest house...Serving great home style Italian cooking with great pasta's and wonderful deserts,with good portions and very reasonable prices. Tue-Sat 11 AM-3 PM, 6-9 PM.
Brendan and Noi's, A Thai/English owned restaurant serving Thai and Western Food, located on the riverside promenade near to the Thasadet Indo Chinese Market open until late every day.
Apples Place is just a couple of doors along from Brendan and Noi's, a Thai/Austrian owned restaurant also serving Thai and Western food open from 9am until 9pm and closed on Tuesdays.
There are also many Thai food vendors along Prajak road that sell very good cheap food.Both of the above areas are aimed principally at evening customers, so many eateries don't open until after dark.
However, there are a number of Thai (and European) establishments in and around Thasadej market which are open during the day.
Dee Dee and Thai Thai on Prajak road, the main street in Nong Khai, are two Chinese-style diners right next to one another that serve good Thai and Chinese food. They are open later than most other restaurants.
Daeng Naem Nueang, along the Mekong on Rim Kong road slightly downstream from 'Warm up' and just upstream from the Thasadej market, is a Vietnamese restaurant widely acclaimed among Thai and Vietnamese residents of Nong Khai. The staff are friendly, but not all proficient in English, so bringing a Thai friend would help a lot. They also offer pre-made take-away packages of 'naem neuang' (a delicious Vietnamese dish) if you want to eat at home instead.
Im Im Dim Sum Serving dim sum, noodle, fried snacks, coffee and tea. Located in downtown Nong Khai, Soi Sook Pracha near the PP Sport Centre.
Ruan Thai Coffee & Breakfast, Rimkhong road. Run by a very pleasant young Thai woman who does her best to speak English. The prices are a little high, but the food is excellent and the restaurant itself is also quite nice.
The German Bakery at the corner of Meechai and Haisok has very good bread.
Cipollino, Soi Mut Mee. A small Italian lunch and evening restaurant, located in the garden next to Hornbill bookshop, a few doors down from Mut Mee guest house...Serving great home style Italian cooking with great pasta's and wonderful deserts,with good portions and very reasonable prices. Tue-Sat 11 AM-3 PM, 6-9 PM.
Brendan and Noi's, A Thai/English owned restaurant serving Thai and Western Food, located on the riverside promenade near to the Thasadet Indo Chinese Market open until late every day.
Apples Place is just a couple of doors along from Brendan and Noi's, a Thai/Austrian owned restaurant also serving Thai and Western food open from 9am until 9pm and closed on Tuesdays.