VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach
Lakeside café at Thani Beach resort serving food and drinks daily from 8am to 5pm.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 08:00–17:00
- 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.
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See pricesWhy go, and how to do it well
Situated within the Thani Beach resort complex in Phen District, Viking Cafe offers a relaxed dining experience in one of Udon Thani's more scenic corners of the province. The café benefits from its lakeside setting, making it a natural stop for visitors spending time at the beach and recreation area, as well as travellers passing through this quieter part of Udon Thani.
Guests can expect a casual, unhurried atmosphere suited to breakfast, lunch, or a mid-afternoon break. The mid-range pricing makes it accessible without being budget-only, and the consistent opening hours across all seven days of the week mean visitors can plan around it reliably. The café is connected to the broader Thani Beach facility, so it pairs naturally with a day out at the waterfront.
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach, round out your day in Udon Thani with contrasting stops nearby.
FWWJ+MF, Sang Paen, Phen District, Udon Thani 41150, Thailand
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VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Is VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach worth visiting?
VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach holds a 4.7★ rating from 30 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Udon Thani.
What are the opening hours of VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach?
VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach is typically open 08:00-17:00 — 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 VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach?
VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Udon Thani.
When is the best time to visit VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach?
The best months to visit Udon Thani are December – February (Red Lotus Sea blooms Dec–Feb), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January (lotus season weekends) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (peak heat).
Where is VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach located?
VIKING CAFE @ Thani Beach is at FWWJ+MF, Sang Paen, Phen District, Udon Thani 41150, Thailand, in Udon Thani. Getting around Udon Thani: Songthaews on numbered city routes (฿10–15); Grab and metered taxis in the city.
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