There is one pool table (20 baht?) but the main attractions are really the shows. The food is good and prices are reasonable. The concept of this place is very similar to Ta Wang Dang, a famous brand of bars all across Thailand.
Some of the musicians in that band have been playing there for many years (at least more than 5 from what I remember!). They will play Caraboaw and other Thai folk songs.
But you might have other bands and singers, like these 2 guys, doing some hip hop or rock modern songs.
And obviously, in the heart of Isaan, you will always find some Isaan girls singing and dancing traditional songs. And in Roiet, these are very popular. You can literally see the crowd standing up and dancing crazily when Isaan music starts.
The bar closes late, around 2am.
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Visitor Tips
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.
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.
This is the board of the hotel. It might be difficult to locate
but it’s just beside Siam Commercial Bank, in purple.
Tokyo hotel has 2 wings, the old (1993) and new one. It’s located on Upparat road, in a very central location.
We suggest you to go with the new one, as it’s much better, nice and quieter because not on the main street. The old wing is on the above picture, on the right.
This is a budget hotel and rooms are from 200 to 600 baht. All tuk tuk drivers know this hotel. You just have to say ‘Tokyo Hotel’ or ‘Rong Rem Tokyo’.
A Giang Phi Ta Khon mask at the entrance.
The gardens are really beautiful, with nice terraces and wooden furniture. There is live music at night.
We only had 3 dishes that night. It was my second time at that restaurant and from what I remember, the first time was better. But sincerely, it’s really good. The first one was called “Matcha Klom Kleeo†in Thai. Some kind of fish with vegetable on top. Second one, with the big mushrooms, is “Pad Pak See Sahaiâ€. Chinese style. And into the coconut was “Hamok Thaleâ€, too spicy to my taste but good. The price, with one beer + water + ice was about 400 baht.
A page of the menu, only in Thai. Prices are fine if you think about this wonderful decor.
You can also dine inside, with air conditioning. They have a selection of wine. A really great restaurant in Loei, Isaan or even anywhere in Thailand.
Much more pictures of that fabulous restaurant in Loei here:
There is only ONE big water slide and you can see it in the back of that picture. Three small water slides are in yellow, blue and red on the left. The main attraction is more the lagoon, a kind of river surrounding the park, with about 90 cm water, where people play and swim turning around.
Tenderloin Steak with Rosti and 3 kinds of sauces.
You will find a lot of people taking pictures. It’s a touristic attraction, with some shops, but it isn’t so big. You will find few shops selling natural products, or post cards, or t-shirts. One of the vineyard sells his wine there.
The main attraction is the village itself, with colored houses and nice gardens.
It will take you less than one hour to see all that has to be seen. The owners are the same as primo posto. Primo posto is about 4km away, but even smaller.
There are some restaurants but not a lot. Two or three places sell “gelatoâ€, this Italian ice cream. Some shops are still empty and new ones should open soon.
This is a small bar in a corner. It sells a variety of German and Belgium beer, for 200 to 300 baht.
This is some of their brands.
There is also a small place selling English pies!!!
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