Keeree Tara
You're paying for a ringside view of the River Kwai bridge, and honestly, it's worth it.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–22:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
- Learn the Spice Scale
- Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
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See pricesWhy go, and how to do it well
The view is the point here. Tables sit right on the riverbank, about 100 metres from the Bridge over the River Kwai, and that sightline does a lot of heavy lifting. Reviewers who loved the place and reviewers who grumbled about the bill agree on one thing: the setting is the reason to come.
On the food, opinions split. The soups get consistent praise, sour and spiced properly, and the Lon Hed Kon comes up more than once. But flavours here run mild overall, which is fine if you're easing into Thai cooking and less exciting if you want heat. A few people have found dishes ordinary for the mid-range prices, and the kitchen can be slow when it's busy. Service, though, gets near-universal praise. Well-trained staff, good manners, no fuss. There's live band music some evenings too.
So: come for a long, unhurried meal with the bridge in front of you, order the soups, and don't expect the cooking to be the headline. Go in with that and you'll have a good night.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026 · How we check places
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Reviews from Google
This restaurant is one of the first restaurants we visited in Kanchanaburi many years ago. They continue to maintain their food and service quality well. In addition, their unmatched view of the River Kwai Bridge and live band music is available.
Every menu that I ordered was very good taste. Except the fried chicken, which was just normal fried chicken, and the name on the menu should not be like this. Everything else 👨🍳😘 love the soup, it got the spice and sourness perfectly. The Lon Hed Kon is also very nice. This two are my top but other also good. The food took a long time in the kitchen, but the view of the River Kwai Yai and the River Kwai Bridge made time go by faster. The staff was nice. The price is a bit expensive, but for the taste, it is totally worth it. You can only book the table before 6 p.m.; after 6:00 p.m., it will be walk-in only.
If you come for the atmosphere, I would recommend it. The restaurant was located in the river bank with a fascinating view of river Kwai bridge in the background. The service is excellent. All the staff are well trained and have a god manner. But for the food and the price value of it, sincerely don’t come to this place. Foods are mediocre compared to other same price range restaurants. They even served me a cold bowl of rice. Pretty disappointed.
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431 1 Maenamkwai Road, Tambon Ban Tai, Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
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Keeree Tara: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Keeree Tara worth visiting?
Keeree Tara holds a 4.6★ rating from 7,623 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Kanchanaburi.
What are the opening hours of Keeree Tara?
Keeree Tara is typically open 10:00-22:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
How expensive is Keeree Tara?
Keeree Tara is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Kanchanaburi.
When is the best time to visit Keeree Tara?
The best months to visit Kanchanaburi are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in November – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (extreme heat).
Where is Keeree Tara located?
Keeree Tara is at 431 1 Maenamkwai Road, Tambon Ban Tai, Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand, in Kanchanaburi. Getting around Kanchanaburi: Bicycle rental (town is flat); Motorbike rental.
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