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Lan Lek Lek
Restaurants & Food
Krabi

Lan Lek Lek

4.8(1,154 reviews)$$$$

Tucked inside Krabi Town's city night market on Soi Maharaj 10 in the Pak Nam district, this popular Thai food stall has built a strong reputation among locals and travellers alike for honest, flavourful cooking at genuinely affordable prices. The setting is casual and communal, with shared seating that fills quickly during peak hours — a sure sign of consistent quality rather than tourist-driven hype. The menu leans into Thai classics executed with care. Visitors regularly single out the stir-fried morning glory for its savoury, smoky finish, alongside fried rice, tom yum soup, crispy spring rolls packed with filling, and mango sticky rice that draws particular praise. Portions are considered generous for the price, and food typically arrives quickly once ordered. Cutlery is served communally, in keeping with the relaxed market-stall atmosphere. Good to know: Seating is shared and the stall gets busy, but turnover is fast so a short wait usually resolves the situation. The stall opens daily from 10:30 to 22:00, fitting comfortably into lunch or dinner plans. As part of the night market, the atmosphere is liveliest in the evening. Note that a small number of visitors have found the food inconsistent with menu photos, so arriving with an open mind rather than fixed expectations tends to lead to the most enjoyable experience.

Experience hints

Visitor favorite
Budget-friendly

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Visitor Reviews

As you can see it’s part of the city night market. It was all v tasty and well done. 5 star food for the price. Decent sized portions. Surprisingly cool sitting inside. Spring rolls were stuffed full of veggies. Would have liked them hotter but still satisfying. Really enjoyed the pad sixiw. Works definitely come again.

Great, welcoming and polite service with a massive smile. Tasty food - very quickly served, amazing spring rolls and definitely the best mango sticky rice so far. Located inside the night market. Their enthusiasm, authenticity but also ability to communicate in English made it a great spot. khàawp khun khâ! 🙏🏼

Best food stall in this market! Friendly staff and delicious food! The stir fried morning glory was done to perfection - savoury and smoky! Fried rice was equally yummy and wasn’t soggy. Tom yum soup was flavourful, deeply umami and tart, but a bit too spicy (for me).

Location Info

25 ซอย Maharaj 10, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand+66 81 891 1958
Opening Hours
Monday10:30-22:00
Tuesday10:30-22:00
Wednesday10:30-22:00
Thursday10:30-22:00
Friday10:30-22:00
Saturday10:30-22:00
Sunday10:30-22:00

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