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Gai Yang Rabeab
(Th Theparak; dishes 30-150B; 9am-3pm)
Most Thais believe Khon Kaen Province makes Thail-
and's best
gài yâhng
and this simple joint, serving an all-Isan menu, gets the most nods as
best of the best in the city, since both the owners and the chickens come from Khao Suan
Kwang, the most famous
gài yâhng
town.
NORTHEASTERN THAI
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VEGAN
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Tawantong
(Th Lang Sunratchakan; dishes 25-35B; 6.30am-2pm; )
This large, all-vegie, health-food buffet
sits across from the National Museum. The food is so good it also gets carnivorous diners.
Chocolate Bar
(Th Robbung; 80-140B; 5pm-late Mon-Sat; )
A chill place with a mostly young
fa·ràng
crowd,
fresh food, good music, and good cocktails. The most recent incarnation of the ever-
evolving menu featured mostly Mexican and sandwiches plus a tasty Japanese curry.
INTERNATIONAL
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Plapanoy
NORTHEASTERN THAI
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(Th Robbung; dishes 30-350B; 10am-10pm; )
Though they serve a lot of Thai food, this
large, simple spot near Bueng Kaen Nakhon makes a good choice to sample Isan food for
the sole reason that some dishes, such as mushroom curry and the Thai-Isan fusion stir-
fried frog with basil leaf, are written in English.
Chor Wang Puu
(Th Robbung; dishes 60-400B; 11am-midnight; )
With wood-and-thatch dining areas spread
around a large pond, the 'Crab Palace' vaguely resembles a fishing village. Naturally, sea-
food features prominently on the menu. It's a beautiful spot at night, and you can even
catch a little sunset view way back behind the lake.
THAI
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Pomodoro
ITALIAN
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The best Italian in town, by far.
(Soi Khlong Nam; dishes 150-330B;
5-11pm;
Didines
INTERNATIONAL
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