Baan Wihan Restaurant
A Thai kitchen on Changphuak Road that locals keep coming back to, open straight through from 10am.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–21:00
- 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.
Details
- Phone
- +66 99 449 7989
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
The kind of place that survives on repeat custom rather than passing trade. It sits on Changphuak Road in Nai Mueang, the inner city part of Korat, and it does Thai food at mid-range prices for people who want a proper sit-down meal without any ceremony about it. The name translates roughly as "Viharn House", which tells you something about the traditional bent of the place.
I'd treat it as a lunch stop or an early dinner. The kitchen runs from 10:00 to 21:00 every single day, which is genuinely useful in a city where plenty of good restaurants shut on a random weekday or close between services. Turn up mid-afternoon and you'll have the run of the room. Turn up at 19:00 on a weekend and you're getting in line with everyone else in Korat who already knows about it.
If you're staying centrally, it's an easy hop. If you're on the ring road side of town, factor in the traffic, because Changphuak Road gets thick around the evening rush.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Baan Wihan Restaurant, round out your day in Korat with contrasting stops nearby.
565 1 Changphuak Rd, Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Chang Wat Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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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.
Baan Wihan Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baan Wihan Restaurant worth visiting?
Baan Wihan Restaurant holds a 4.9★ rating from 1,727 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Korat.
What are the opening hours of Baan Wihan Restaurant?
Baan Wihan Restaurant is typically open 10:00–21:00 — 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 Baan Wihan Restaurant?
Baan Wihan Restaurant is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Korat.
When is the best time to visit Baan Wihan Restaurant?
The best months to visit Korat are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Thai long weekends & Phimai Festival (November) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April (peak heat).
Where is Baan Wihan Restaurant located?
Baan Wihan Restaurant is at 565 1 Changphuak Rd, Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Chang Wat Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand, in Korat. Getting around Korat: Songthaews on fixed city routes; Grab and Bolt (both work well in the city).
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