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Khao Niau

Bang Niang | Phetkasem Road, Khao Lak, Thailand
+66 (0)76 486 118
Ranked #19 of 98 restaurants in Khao Lak
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Price range: INR279 - INR836
Cuisines: Asian fusion, Barbecue, Seafood, Thai
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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NSW
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

As expected after seeing previous reviews, we were happy to find some great northern style food. We chose the dried beef, isarn BBQ chicken, sticky rice & green mango salad with dried shrimp. All was great, especially the beef. Only disappointments were that we were hoping the owner would come over to give recommendations as others had said he had... More

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Khao Lak, Thailand
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This restaurant is run by a German-Thai couple. Alex loves to sit with his guests to help them with their order according to their experience with Thai food. He really composes a great meal from the best original ingredients. The result is extraordinary: everybody loves this food. And the price of the Isarn dishes is very low. This is one... More

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London
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in Bang Niang for 8 nights, and the food here was so good, we ate here three times and didn't have the same dish once. We enjoyed everything we ate, and would highly recommend this restaurant. The food was consistently of a high standard - the Som Tam with the grilled pork, the grilled chicken (tastier than it... More

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Linz, Austria
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We were looking for traditional Thai food in KhaoLak and upon a recomendation from one of the resort staff, we went here and we were not disappointed! We ate here several times during our stay and each time let the manager choose what we would eat. SERVICE? OK so the service can be a little on the slow side -... More

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Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Unfortunately I didn't "discover" this restaurant until I only had a couple of months left in Khao Lak. The food is simply superb. My partner and I tried probably 30 different dishes and they were all delicious. Alex, the owner, gives awesome recommendations. He listens to your wishes, and then makes the perfect suggestions for the meal. Prices are higher... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

If fewer reviewers rated it excellent, an average rating could probably have been considered. The food is in fact no better than in some other places in Khao Lak i.e. pretty tasteless. The hot pot is fun as a stove and pot but thats it. Moreover, for Khao Lak this place is overpriced. More

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Hualan, Owner at Khao Niau, responded to this review
1 December 2011

Pretty tasteless? Normally the remarks go in the direction that our dishes are too extreme. (containing Pla Ra, fermented crab, 20+ different herbs, etc.) We offer 160+ dishes, you are sure you have tried our Isaan dishes? You are sure you have been in the right Restaurant? Our price is below the average in Khao Lak, check it out and... More

Takua Pa, Phangnga, Thailand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

We became aware of the Bolle brothers thru their newspaper, The Khoa Lak Echo, and decided to drive down from Ban Bang Muang to try the restuarant. We couldn't be happier. Alex is a marvelous host, his staff attentive and f\friendly and the food, well just try the Issan Hot Pot! We've been back several times even thought it is... More

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Phi Phi Island, Thailand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Just the best Thai food I ever tasted in all of Thailand and I have been coming to Thailand since 2001 and been living here the past 7 years. Very friendly service always with a smile :-) Alex (owner) have been traveling all over Thailand to find the BEST recipes for all the different Thai curry's and sauces. He makes... More

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Poulton-le-Fylde, UK
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
119 helpful votes 119 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2010
5
people found this review helpful

.... and let your taste buds tell you what you feel like ordering." How's that for an opening line from the engaging, friendly and extremely knowledgeable about all things Khao Lak young German owner, Alex (with his delightful Thai wife) of this great restaurant. Mind you it needs someone to sit down and take you through this very different and... More

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Derbyshire, England
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2010
2
people found this review helpful

This restaurant is on the main road in Bang Niang, It focuses on Isaan food, although has other Thai dishes. This was the best Isaan restaurant we have been to in Thailand for both service and knowledge of the dishes through to taste and quality. There was very helpful advice regarding which dishes to try, hotness etc. We had a... More

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