Nakhon Nayok’s food is relaxed and rural: river fish and jungle-style dishes at restaurants among the trees, fresh fruit from the orchards, and street food at the town’s evening market. Pair this with our things to do in Nakhon Nayok.
Dishes and products to try
Marian plums (maprang and mayongchid)
Small orange fruits with a sweet or sweet-sour flavour, the province’s signature, in season around February–March.
River fish
Fish fried with garlic, steamed with lime or grilled with salt, at riverside restaurants near the waterfalls.
Kaeng pa
A spicy jungle curry without coconut milk, packed with herbs.
Bamboo shoot dishes
Bamboo shoots in curries, soups and salads, especially in the rainy season.
Som tam and grilled chicken
Picnic favourites at waterfall parks.
Tom yam
Hot and sour soup with river prawns or fish.
Fresh fruit
Besides marian plums, roadside stalls sell seasonal fruit from local orchards.
Thai desserts
Coconut sweets and fruit preserves, including marian plum products.
Markets
- Nakhon Nayok walking street: evening street food in town Map.
- Roadside fruit stalls: seasonal fruit on the roads to the waterfalls Map.
- Nakhon Nayok town market: fresh produce and breakfast Map.
- Riverside restaurants: near Sarika and Nang Rong Map.
Where to eat
Nakhon Nayok is not covered by the MICHELIN Guide. Riverside restaurants near the waterfalls and the town’s evening market are the best options. Use map searches for current places and check opening hours.
Festival food
At the fruit fair around February–March, stalls sell marian plums and other fruit products. See our Nakhon Nayok travel guide for events.
Tips
- Fruit is cheapest and freshest at orchard stalls in season.
- Ask for prices of fish by weight.
- Carry cash.
FAQ
What is Nakhon Nayok famous for food-wise?
Marian plums and riverside fish dishes.
When is marian plum season?
Around February to March.
Are there MICHELIN restaurants?
No, Nakhon Nayok is not in the MICHELIN Guide.
Where can I eat in the evening?
At the walking street market in town.
Cover photo: DSC 9974 A close-up of ripe yellow Marian plums maprang piled together with green leaves and stems.jpg · PattayaPatrol · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
