A friend of mine recommend that place called Wine 22. It is about 10 minutes walking from Pullman hotel. If you go on Google Maps, put this information in the search: 16.426269, 102.827667. It is on Ruen Rom street, very close to RADS (a famous bar and complex).
It opens at 17:30 until midnight. There is live music and a cellar where you can choose some wine. The selection is not the same as in Bangkok but you still can find some pretty good wine (but not cheap, this is Thailand and wine has a heavy tax). However, food is not expensive in that restaurant and you will surely enjoy the ambiance.
If you want to continue the evening, move to Rads almost opposite side where you have other “gastro-pub” and more wine available.
That Merlot wasn’t bad at all (And yes, I have seen “Sideways”)
More pictures on Flickr here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50651722@N03/sets/72157651187088235/
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Visitor Tips
Wine 22 In Khon Kaen
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Located in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), this is one of the many dining options available to visitors and expats in the Isaan region of Thailand. When visiting restaurants in Korat, it is customary to order several dishes to share. Most restaurants in this area serve both Thai and international cuisine, and staff often speak some English.
Getting There
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is located approximately 250 km northeast of Bangkok. You can reach Korat by bus from Bangkok’s Mo Chit terminal (about 3.5 hours), by train from Hua Lamphong station, or by minivan from Chatuchak. Tuk-tuks and songthaews (shared trucks) are the most common local transport within the city.
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About Isaan Cuisine
The Isaan region of northeastern Thailand has its own distinct culinary tradition, influenced by Lao and Khmer cultures. Signature dishes include som tam (spicy papaya salad), larb (spiced minced meat salad), sticky rice (khao niao), and grilled chicken (gai yang). Food in Isaan tends to be spicier and more sour than central Thai food, using ingredients like padaek (fermented fish sauce) and fresh herbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wine 22 in Khon Kaen?
Wine 22 is a wine bar and restaurant in Khon Kaen offering a curated wine selection alongside food. It caters to the city’s growing cosmopolitan community — business travellers, university faculty, and expats — who seek a quality wine experience outside Bangkok. A sign of Khon Kaen’s growing dining sophistication.
Is wine available in Khon Kaen and Isaan cities?
Yes — wine is widely available in supermarkets, hotel restaurants, and specialist wine shops in Khon Kaen. Quality has improved dramatically as Thailand’s import market has opened up. Wine bars have appeared in Korat, Khon Kaen, and Udon Thani targeting the professional and expat community.
What is the wine culture like in Thailand?
Wine consumption in Thailand has grown steadily among the middle and upper-middle class. Thailand also produces domestic wines in the Khao Yai and Loei regions. Import duties make wine significantly more expensive than in Europe (a 750ml bottle of reasonable quality costs 500–800+ THB at retail). Wine bars typically charge 200–400 THB per glass.
Are there good restaurants for Western-style dining in Khon Kaen?
Khon Kaen has a growing Western and international restaurant scene, including wine bars, Italian restaurants, steak houses, and craft beer bars. The area around the Sri Phen Road and near the major hotels has the best concentration of non-Thai dining options. Standards are generally high by Thai provincial city standards.
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It opens at 17:30 until midnight. There is live music and a cellar where you can choose some wine. The selection is not the same as in Bangkok but you still can find some pretty good wine (but not cheap, this is Thailand and wine has a heavy tax). However, food is not expensive in that restaurant and you will surely enjoy the ambiance.
If you want to continue the evening, move to Rads almost opposite side where you have other “gastro-pub” and more wine available.
That Merlot wasn’t bad at all (And yes, I have seen “Sideways”)
More pictures on Flickr here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50651722@N03/sets/72157651187088235/
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