Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) is the gateway to Isaan and my home base in Thailand. Everything I have written about the city: restaurants, attractions, markets, temples, nightlife and practical tips from more than a decade of living here.
Bar and BBQ Location : https://goo.gl/maps/zPjnFJb2B6vya9Vn8 I visited in a new “bar/restaurant” in Korat called “Utopia” last January. Outside, the name is only written in Thai (ยูโทเปีย) and it is located near the 100 years market. I think it opened maybe a month before I went. I saw a banner outside written CRAFT BEER and…
Fat Boy Tavern in Korat: Is It the Best Pizza in Isaan? For expats living in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima), the search for a good pizza is a recurring mission. Thai food is extraordinary – I eat it most days – but sometimes you want a proper Western meal, and pizza is the benchmark dish. Fat…
At the Mayfair market, near Fat Boy Tavern Location : https://goo.gl/maps/dHmJVi6PxSJXUer77 (It really just opened, do not care about the reviews and pictures yet. I think they are unfair. I liked it). Today, I had Dim Sum at Cha Kafair. The main branch is in front of Suranaree Witthaya, in the old city, but they…
There is a new coffee shop all in white where people likes to take selfies in Korat. You might have seen on your Facebook these white stairs or a white building… It is actually kind of hidden in a small soi but you will find it easily on Google Maps : https://goo.gl/maps/QEXdCKnvHpi3qrgn6 I went twice…
Goro Goro opened around April 2022 and attracts a lot of people. It’s so popular that 2 competitors opened similar restaurants in less than 200 meters this month. Why is it so popular? Buffet, for 400 baht, including quality meat unlimited that you choose, thin slices of pork of beef. You cook them at your…
UPDATE : That was pictures and info of 2022. I think they moved to another location now…. ====== There are so many cafes in Korat. I like Yellow Pumpkin, Hooya, but also some near ones like B.Blanche or Celsius near Bung Ta Lua. Rustic Barista still have the best Cuban Sandwich in town… 🙂 However,…
Smaz Bistro Korat: A Dining Surprise One of the pleasures of living in a city like Korat is that unexpected restaurant discoveries are still possible. Smaz Bistro is one of those places ? a restaurant that brings a level of culinary ambition and execution that you might not expect in a provincial Isaan city, but…
The main part of Korat naughty nightlife. These are the most popular places for men looking to have some fun. And there are many of them in Korat. These are not “Soapy massage” places but even without the soap, you will get the full service! All of them were closed during COVID but are re-opening on June 1st 2022 as announced by the government.
This is a small place in a soi that a Thai friend of mine showed me. It’s located directly in the soi beside Klang Plaza 1 or in front of Korat Hotel. The shop is closed on Sunday. It normally opens in the morning (not sure what time) and closes around 3:30pm. The Thai Tea…
A visit to Korat offers more than just historical sites and local markets; it also holds hidden corners with tales of the night. One such place is a discreet brothel, colloquially known due to its distinctively pink walls, hence the local name “Si Chompu,” meaning ‘pink’ in Thai. This place is near the lively Utopia…