Eating well is one of the quiet pleasures of a Khao Yai trip. The region’s farms, dairies and vineyards supply its kitchens, and the MICHELIN Guide now covers the area. This guide groups the restaurants worth planning around by the kind of meal you want.
We don’t publish reviews, ratings or menu prices. Recognitions come from the MICHELIN Guide Thailand or the sources noted. Opening hours change often, so check each restaurant’s official channels before you go.
Thai cooking recognised by the MICHELIN Guide
Krua Kampan Khao Yai
Thai · Bib Gourmand · 94-94/1 Rural Road NMA.3052, Mu Si, Pak Chong · MICHELIN listing
Recognised with a Bib Gourmand for good-quality, good-value cooking. Dishes often highlighted include minced pork spare ribs with betel leaf, and red curry with rice-field snails.
Yung Khao
Southern Thai · Bib Gourmand · Nong Nam Daeng, Pak Chong
Bold southern flavours. Stir-fried petai with shrimp paste and southern-style yellow curry are among the dishes highlighted by local guides.
Banmai Chay Nam
Thai · Bib Gourmand (2025) · beside the Lam Takhong river, Pak Chong
A riverside setting. Minced beef curry with coconut milk and crispy fried gourami are dishes guides often mention.
Special-occasion dining
Poirot, InterContinental Khao Yai Resort
French · Pong Talong · Official website
French dining inside a restored railway carriage at the region’s only MICHELIN Key hotel. Book ahead, especially at weekends.
The Gardener Khao Yai
Chef’s table · Mu Si
An intimate garden setting, with fusion cooking that draws on Thai and Nepali influences. Reservations are required.
sala Hilltop Restaurant
Thai and international · Wang Kata · Official website
Panoramic hilltop views with a wine list. Ideal at sunset.
Lunch among the vines and farms
- The Great Hornbill Grill, PB Valley Khao Yai Winery: pair it with a tasting tour.
- Tawe Farm Khao Yai: farm-to-table food made with produce from its own organic farm.
- Midwinter Khao Yai (Thanarat Road): an easy, family-friendly international and Thai menu in a castle-like setting.
Dining tips
- Reserve at weekends. Friday to Sunday is the busiest time.
- Plan the drive home. Country roads are dark. Book a driver if you plan to drink wine.
- Ask about spice levels. Southern and north-eastern dishes can be very hot.
- Consider in-villa dining. Several villa resorts serve dinner on your terrace, which is perfect after a long day in the park.
Plan the rest of your trip
For park hours, seasons and getting around, see the Khao Yai travel guide. For villas with private dining, see private luxury pool villa resorts and romantic getaways.