Best Thai Street Food
Tucked away in the Ao Nang area of Krabi, this evening street food market draws locals and travellers alike with its combination of food stalls and casual night market shopping. It operates as a small open-air venue split between vendors selling ready-to-eat dishes and others offering market goods, creating a relaxed, neighbourhood atmosphere that feels a step removed from the polished restaurants along the main beach strip.
The food offering leans heavily into Thai classics and fresh seafood, with visitors regularly picking up pad thai, grilled fish, BBQ prawns, clams, and tom yum soup, along with crowd-pleasers like mango sticky rice. Prices are notably lower than comparable options closer to the beachfront, with some dishes available for as little as 80 Baht. Portion sizes have been described as on the smaller side by some visitors, so arriving with an appetite and planning to sample from multiple stalls tends to work well. Western options are also available for those travelling with less adventurous eaters.
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Reviews from Google
Definitely a must visit if you're in the Ao Nang area, authentic thai street food (with western options available) for half to a third the price of the main beach strip. Portion sizes are on the smaller end of the scale, but it encourages you to have a variety of dishes. Not all the stalls are open during the day, with a lot opening at 4pm. A great place to come whether you're solo, with a group, or with the family.
Small market , half with some night market shopping half with street foods. We tried one of the street foods stall with grilled fish , bbq prawn , clams, tomyam soup.. big portions and cheap, most importantly, very delicious!! Worth for money.
Family got food poisoning. We went several times here so we thought it was safe but the last time, they reused an egg from a container instead of cracking an egg. I thought it was just a sauce or something as it was happening. You have to make sure that they are not trying to reuse food from before. Make sure to watch them crack the egg, take the chicken out from the boiling water, visually inspect the veggies to make sure they are fresh. We came back from the hospital just now with a 18,000 baht bill. Not worth it to gamble. Throw it away if you are unsure.
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Best Thai Street Food: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Best Thai Street Food worth visiting?
Best Thai Street Food holds a 4.1★ rating from 35 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Krabi.
What are the opening hours of Best Thai Street Food?
Best Thai Street Food is typically open 16:00-22:00 — 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.
When is the best time to visit Best Thai Street Food?
The best months to visit Krabi are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough Andaman seas).
Where is Best Thai Street Food located?
Best Thai Street Food is at 2RP9+RG2, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand, in Krabi. Getting around Krabi: Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach); Songthaews in Ao Nang.
Location Info
2RP9+RG2, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, ThailandVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough Andaman seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Krabi Airport (KBV) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Ferries connect to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket. Bus or minivan from Phuket takes ~3 hrs.
Getting around
- •Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach)
- •Songthaews in Ao Nang
- •Grab (limited, mainly Ao Nang)
- •Motorbike rental
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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
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.
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.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough Andaman seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Krabi Airport (KBV) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Ferries connect to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket. Bus or minivan from Phuket takes ~3 hrs.
Getting around
- •Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach)
- •Songthaews in Ao Nang
- •Grab (limited, mainly Ao Nang)
- •Motorbike rental