Nong Beer Restaurant
Northern Thai standards done properly at one end of Walking Street, and it's nearly always full.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–21:30
- Price
- $$$$
- Budget
- 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
Go for the curries. That's the thread running through what people say here: panang, a red curry, deep-fried chicken, generous plates and a kitchen that will dial the chilli down if you ask. Kao soi and pad thai get ordered constantly too, though not everyone's convinced by them, and one diner reckoned the red curry was flat and the noodles too thin for the money. Prices sit at the budget end, but they're above what the street stalls charge, so if you want cheap-and-fast you'd be better off grazing Walking Street instead.
The trade-off for popularity is waiting. The room fills up and stays full, and food takes a while when it does. I'd turn up before the rush, closer to 11:30 or 5:30, rather than at the height of the dinner crowd. Staff and owners come in for a lot of warm words, which is probably why some travellers end up eating here most nights of a long stay.
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Pair your visit. After Nong Beer Restaurant, round out your day in Pai with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
Someone recommended this to us and so we went down because we’ve never been here before and we really liked it. We tried the day the morning glory we had some soup we had the Kao Soi chicken. It is all really good. We actually asked them to make it less spicy and they did and tasted really amazing. I would highly recommend coming here if you haven’t had anything and you want some more traditional foods but not anything crazy and it’s right across from 7-Eleven so easy inconvenient to get to stuff and you’re right on the walking Street market so when we get done eating you can go and do shopping and browsing and pick up some street food like desserts and snacks and stuff as well I hope you find this helpful
We loved this place so much that we went back almost every night for two weeks 🤣. Amazing Pad Thai! And the owners and waiters are so nice!!! Highly recommended. 🫶🏻😋
Had red curry and pad Thai. Red curry tasted very plain like something is missing, no spirit but still Pad Thai is better but thin noodles were a bit unexpected. I’d say I’d rather leave my stomach for other foods on the walking street. the price double here then the street ones, but does not worth the value.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 1,610 reviews on Google.
39 หมู่ที่ 1 Khet Khelang Rd, Tambon Wiang Tai, Amphoe Pai, Chang Wat Mae Hong Son 58130, 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.
Nong Beer Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nong Beer Restaurant worth visiting?
Nong Beer Restaurant holds a 4.3★ rating from 1,610 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Pai.
What are the opening hours of Nong Beer Restaurant?
Nong Beer Restaurant is typically open 10:00-21:30 — 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 Nong Beer Restaurant?
Nong Beer Restaurant is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Pai.
When is the best time to visit Nong Beer Restaurant?
The best months to visit Pai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (hot & hazy).
Where is Nong Beer Restaurant located?
Nong Beer Restaurant is at 39 หมู่ที่ 1 Khet Khelang Rd, Tambon Wiang Tai, Amphoe Pai, Chang Wat Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand, in Pai. Getting around Pai: Motorbike rental (essential — ฿150/day); Bicycle rental for town.
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