Plakan Log Home
A timber log-cabin restaurant by the river where the Thai cooking justifies the slightly steep prices.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 11:30–22:00
- 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 food is the reason to come, but the river view does a lot of heavy lifting too. This is a big timber log-cabin place on the water in Ban Nuea, attached to a resort, and it draws families, couples and company groups in roughly equal measure. The menu is long and firmly Thai. Reviewers keep circling back to the same things: stir-fried vermicelli with cha-om, Chinese kale in oyster sauce, spicy pork rib soup, spicy stir-fried chicken with tree basil, grilled pork and the pork egg omelette. If you order the chilli-heavy dishes, the bowl of ice and fresh vegetables that arrives alongside is there for a reason. Use it.
Two honest caveats. Prices sit above what you'd pay for casual Thai cooking elsewhere in Kanchanaburi, so don't come expecting shophouse rates. And the building sits close enough to the road that some tables pick up traffic noise. Ask for something facing the water if you can. The owner tends to be around greeting guests, which people notice and like.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026 · How we check places
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Pair your visit. After Plakan Log Home, round out your day in Kanchanaburi with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
What a quaint place! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and most delicious authentic Thai dishes ever! We really enjoyed Stir-fried vermicelli with Cha-om, Chinese kale in oyster sauce, and Spicy soup with Pork ribs (soup was surprisingly really good!). Also had Spicy Stir-fried chicken with tree basil which was amazingly spicy but still very good. We understood the bowl of ice with fresh veggies that was given to offset the heat! We’re staying at the hotel for 5 days and can’t wait to try something else new next few nights!
I would highly recommend this place for great food with a great view!. The service is spectacular, I would definitely come again! We ordered 5 different dishes and all of them were so good! I recommend ordering pork egg omelette and grilled pork, it was delicious 🤤
Good Food, Good atmosphere. Recommend for family, couple, company trip. All dishes are delicious 😋
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222 หมู่ 2 Tambon Ban Nuea, เมือง Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
Use Grab for Delivery
The Grab app works for food delivery across Thailand, letting you order from street stalls and restaurants alike. It's invaluable on rainy days or when you want to eat in your hotel.
Plakan Log Home: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plakan Log Home worth visiting?
Plakan Log Home holds a 4.9★ rating from 3,276 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Kanchanaburi.
What are the opening hours of Plakan Log Home?
Plakan Log Home is typically open 11:30-22:00 — 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.
When is the best time to visit Plakan Log Home?
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 Plakan Log Home located?
Plakan Log Home is at 222 หมู่ 2 Tambon Ban Nuea, เมือง Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand, in Kanchanaburi. Getting around Kanchanaburi: Bicycle rental (town is flat); Motorbike rental.
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