Chonburi is Bangkok’s nearest beach province, and its food is all about the sea: fresh shellfish, grilled fish and seafood markets, plus sweet snacks that Thai travellers buy on the way home.
What to eat in Chonburi
Seafood at Ang Sila and Bang Saen
Steamed crabs, mussels, oysters and grilled fish at seafood restaurants along the coast. Map
Khao lam
Sticky rice with coconut milk and beans, cooked in bamboo tubes, sold at Nong Mon Market. Map
Si Racha chilli sauce
The famous sweet chilli sauce takes its name from Si Racha district; try it with grilled seafood.
Hoy tod and seafood stir-fries
Crispy oyster or mussel omelettes and stir-fries at night markets.
Dried seafood
Dried squid and fish sold as souvenirs at Ang Sila and Nong Mon.
Markets and where to eat
- Nong Mon Market – snacks, khao lam and dried seafood.
- Ang Sila – seafood restaurants by the old fishing pier.
- Bang Saen Beach – seafood stalls along the beach road. Map
- Pattaya night markets – Thepprasit and other evening markets. Map
MICHELIN in Chonburi
Chonburi, including Pattaya, has had restaurants listed in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand, including Bib Gourmand picks. The guide changes every year, so check the current edition for Chonburi entries.
Opening times change often, so check before you go.
Food at festivals
Pattaya’s Songkran (Wan Lai) and the Chonburi buffalo races bring food stalls. Read Songkran in Pattaya and our Chonburi travel guide.
FAQ
Where should I eat seafood?
At Ang Sila, Bang Saen or Pattaya seafood restaurants.
What is khao lam?
Coconut sticky rice cooked in bamboo, sold at Nong Mon Market.
What can I bring home?
Khao lam, dried squid and Si Racha chilli sauce.
Is it easy to reach from Bangkok?
Yes, Bang Saen and Pattaya are about 1–2 hours by road.
More to read
- Chonburi travel guide
- Chonburi: the seaside province next door to Bangkok
- Chachoengsao food guide
- Rayong travel guide
Cover photo: Mussels at seafood market in Pattaya.jpg · XoMEoX · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
