Where to Eat in Krabi
Krabi main offers Thai staples, more spice, freshness, semi-exotic, yet palatable, authentic dishes – all at low prices. So when you’re there, don’t expect to find all-fancy restaurants. Check out these places.
1) Night Market on Maharat Soi 10
This place features Malaysian and Muslim-inspired curries, coming in electric yellow, orange, red colors. Feel free to pick from a variety of pre-prepared but fresh concoctions in metal tubs with combinations of shrimp, squid, fish, pork, beef, or chicken, and an array of vegetables. If you are not a fan of coconut milk in curries, outhern Thai dry fry curries are also available here. Dishes here are incredibly inexpensive, usually running 30 baht (USD 0.85) for a scoop of rice and your choice of two curries.
2) Khanom Jeen Soup Stand
Khanom Jeen serves food that can vie for most outstanding food in all of Thailand, along with its Cambodian sister soup, num banh choc. Khanom is truly a taste above the rest for its palate-tickling smooth curry broth. Oh yeah, their prices, which start at 10 baht (USD 0.30) a bowl, including all you can consume condiments, are a sheer delight as well!
3) Viva
If you’ve had enough of local cuisine, you can head out to Pruksa Uthit Road: there’s Italian-owned Viva, which offers authentic, reasonably-priced Italian food. Their homemade ravioli in mushroom cream sauce is a must-taste!
Where to Stay in Krabi
Krabi is a budding destination, actively competing with Ayuthaya, Pattaya, Bangkok, and Phuket in terms of visitor influx– so much so that for it to be able to house these visitors, it has to have to a gamut of accommodation options (most of which are villa resorts). The following are your best bets, especially when price, comfort, and luxury are your top concerns.
1) Railay Bay Resort and Spa
Railay Bay Resort and Spa features an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room. WiFi access is available in public areas (charges apply). Dining options include a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. The staff can provide concierge services, wedding services, and tour assistance. Room rates start at USD 86 a night.
Address: Ao Nang, 142 Moo -2 Ao Nang
2) Ao Nang Villa Resort
With a stay at Aonang Villa Resort in Krabi, you’ll be minutes from Ao Phra Nang Beach and close to Nopparat Thara Beach. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Nopparat Thara Beach and Ao Nang Krabi Boxing Stadium. Make yourself feel at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies where you can take in partial ocean and sea views. Room rates start at USD 110 a night
Address: 13 Moo 2, Aonang Beach, Ao Nang
3) Anyavee Railay Resort
Anyavee has a total of 62 rooms: 12 Standard rooms, 21 Superior rooms, 20 Wooden bungalows, 3 Bungalows and 6 Family Rooms– all designed to exude a warm, convivial atmosphere. Its room facilities include air-conditioning, refrigerator, hot/cold shower, safe deposit box, cable TV, and WiFi. Room rates start at USD 25 a night.
Address: 390 Moo 2 Railay East, Ao Nang Beach
Krabi is truly quickly catching up with the other destinations in Thailand, as more and more visitors are beginning to explore the magic that it gracefully wields– limestone karsts; tropical, laidback atmosphere; and secluded, enchanting islands. If you’ve been having a hard time picking a destination for your getaway, narrow your choices down and make sure Krabi is on top of your list.
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