Thailand Guide

Khao Lak food guide

Khao Lak food is known for Bang Niang Market, four days a week. It fits a beach stay with sit-down rooms on other nights.

Bang NiangKhao mokSom tum Thai food hub
Khao Lak food guide

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Market daysMon, Wed, Thu, Sat; 14:00 to 22:00
Best time18:00 to 20:00
Market plates50 to 120 THB; skewers 10 to 20 THB
Off nightsKrua Mae Dang opens daily 11:00 to 22:00

Market: Bang Niang Market sits opposite the Police Boat 813 memorial. Cash only.

Other nights: Krua Mae Dang and Takiang are both in Bang Niang. For the beach map use Khao Lak.

Specialties

Khao Mok Gai, ข้าวหมกไก่

Khao Mok Gai ข้าวหมกไก่

Khao mok gai is southern Thai-Muslim chicken biryani. It fits a Bang Niang Market night, four days a week. Bang Niang Market is the named start. 50 to 120 THB a dish.

Bang Niang Market, Phet Kasem Rd opposite the Police Boat 813 memorial, Khuekkhak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga 82220

Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat 14:00 to 22:00 · 50 to 120 THB a dish

Som Tum, ส้มตำ

Som Tum ส้มตำ

Som tum is pounded green papaya salad. It fits a non-market night at Krua Mae Dang by the Bang Niang junction. Krua Mae Dang is the named start. Local Thai prices.

Krua Mae Dang, 26/25 Phet Kasem Rd, Bang Niang junction, Khuekkhak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga 82190

11:00 to 22:00 daily · Local Thai prices

Yam Hua Plee ยำหัวปลี

Yam hua plee is banana blossom salad. It fits a sit-down dinner at Takiang if you want more than the classics. Takiang is the named start. Mid-range menu.

Takiang, Bang Niang, Khuekkhak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga 82220

12:00 to 22:00 daily · Mid-range menu

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Common questions

Which days is Bang Niang Market?
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Cards at the market?
No. Bring cash.