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Family Thaifood & Seafood
Restaurants & Food
Krabi

Family Thaifood & Seafood

4.6(4,390 reviews)$$$$

Situated in the heart of Ao Nang, this casual eatery has built a strong reputation among both tourists and locals for delivering authentic Thai cooking at genuinely affordable prices. The menu spans a broad range of Thai classics alongside fresh seafood preparations, with visitors frequently returning for dishes such as tom yum coconut soup, papaya salad, fresh prawns, and lemon fish. The straightforward approach to cooking lets the quality of fresh ingredients take centre stage, and portions are considered generous given the price point. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, typical of a well-run local Thai eatery rather than a tourist-oriented restaurant. Service is noted as friendly, and the kitchen turns orders around quickly — a practical bonus for those with busy itineraries. Condiments are available at the table, allowing diners to adjust spice levels to their preference, which suits travellers with varying heat tolerance. Good to know: The restaurant opens daily from 10am to 10pm, covering lunch through dinner seven days a week. It draws consistent crowds, with tables filling up notably by mid-afternoon, so arriving slightly before or after the lunch and dinner rushes can mean shorter waits. Located at the Soi 6 address in Tambon Ao Nang, it is accessible from most accommodation in the area by foot or a short ride.

Experience hints

Visitor favorite
Budget-friendly

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Visitor Reviews

Food was good. Leaves you some room to modify the taste to your liking. At 3pm there's a lot of occupied tables and people just continuously go in and out. We were given some watermelons while we wait for our food. We tried the seafood tom yum, papaya salad, fried chili & pepper fish fillets, fried squid and some thai teas. All of them came out tasting good. I just had to ask for extra chilis to make mine spicy. My picky eater liked the tom yum. After the meal we were given banana gummies. That was the first time we had those and it was good.

Had a decent breakfast here but wouldn’t return or recommend these dishes to you. The crab omelette tasted of old oil and barely had crab in it. I didn’t taste any. It was also propped up on cabbage to make it see larger than it was. Garlic chicken was decent but nothing to brag about. Mango smoothie was of course delicious. Bathrooms in the back were OK, I’ve seen worse. Cool process for buying lobster.

Best restaurant I’ve had so far in Ao Nang. The food came out really quickly. Rather authentic taste. Would be good if it’s spicier. The food portion is rather good and on the cheaper side, compared to other tourist-made famous spots. Would definitely come back again to try other dishes. Around 600+bht for all these dishes for 2

Location Info

143 1 ซอย 6 Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand+66 82 424 9902
Opening Hours
Monday10:00-22:00
Tuesday10:00-22:00
Wednesday10:00-22:00
Thursday10:00-22:00
Friday10:00-22:00
Saturday10:00-22:00
Sunday10:00-22:00

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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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

High

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/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