Baan Wihan Restaurant
A Thai kitchen on Changphuak Road that locals keep coming back to, open straight through from 10am.
Almost every place here sits in the mid-range band and in central Korat, open long hours, running from morning dim sum through to late-night taverns. Baan Wihan takes the top spot. Only two budget options make the cut, and one of them, Imm Unn, is out in Phimai rather than in town.
A Thai kitchen on Changphuak Road that locals keep coming back to, open straight through from 10am.
A hotel dining room on Mittraphap that opens at 6am and doesn't stop until midnight.
A beloved dim sum spot inside Siri Hotel, serving classic Chinese-style dishes every morning in Korat.
Where to stay
My pick at each price level in Korat, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Mid-range · 4-star
Centara Korat4.7 (1,942 reviews)
A dependable big-brand base on Mittraphap Road, handy if Korat is your stop before Khao Yai.
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#4Budget · 3-star
Zenith Residence Hotel4.4 (609 reviews)
Simple rooms in a relaxed hotel offering a restaurant & free breakfast, plus a gym & badminton.
Check ratesA budget-friendly morning eatery in central Korat, open daily for breakfast and lunch until 2pm.
An evening-only Thai kitchen on Mittraphap Road that locals in Korat keep coming back to.
A well-regarded all-day brunch and dinner spot in central Korat, open daily from morning until midnight.
A popular evening tavern in central Korat serving food and drinks in a relaxed, casual setting.
A well-loved budget café in Phimai open daily, blending relaxed vibes with long hours for all-day dining.
A Swiss-European steakhouse in central Korat serving hearty steaks and continental dishes daily.
A jungle-themed dining spot in Korat blending relaxed atmosphere with hearty meals, open most days till late.