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random splashes of colour craft a unique design, while the lovely and relaxing backyard
restaurant features wood-fired pizzas as part of an international menu.
Centara
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 4234 3555;
www.centarahotelsresorts.com
; Th Prajak Sinlapacom; r 2000-2300B, ste 4800-6950B;
)
Long Udon's flagship hotel, the former Charoensri Grand has undergone a major
renovation to keep it on top of the pack. Rooms are very good, except for those at the
standard level, which are windowless and musty, and the full range of facilities (including
a sauna, spa and fitness centre) are top-notch. Breakfast is included.
Eating & Drinking
Udonites take their night markets very seriously. The three adjoining markets in front of
11am-11pm)
, offer an impressive spread of food and large beer gardens.
Rabiang Phatchanee
(Th Suppakitchanya; dishes 50-320B; 10am-11pm; )
This place on the lake's east shore offers all
the usual Thai dishes, but also many you've probably never tried before, such as fish-
stomach salad. Eat outdoors on the deck or in air-conditioned dining rooms.
THAI
$
Maeya
(Th Rachpusadu; dishes 55-355B; 10am-10.30pm; )
One part Thai restaurant and three parts
English tearoom, this labyrinth has waiters dressed in black tie, and a menu stretching
from grilled cheese to wild boar in red-curry sauce. The English menu can be a little
cryptic: the 'rice with spit in sauce' is really 'rice with liver in sauce'.
THAI
$
Chai Dun
(539/14 Th Nittayo; buffet 75B; 9am-10pm)
The crowds are exhibit A for how tasty (and cheap)
this all-you-can-eat buffet is.
THAI
$
