Ratchaburi’s food follows its waterways and farmland: noodles and snacks sold from boats, tropical fruit and grapes from the orchards around Damnoen Saduak, coconut products and simple riverside cooking. Pair this with our things to do in Ratchaburi.
Dishes and products to try
Boat noodles
Small bowls of noodle soup cooked on boats at the floating markets, rich and spicy.
Fruit from the boats
Mangoes, pomelo, rambutan and more, depending on the season, sold directly from canal boats.
Grapes
The canal country around Damnoen Saduak is known for grape vineyards; look for fresh grapes at roadside stalls.
Coconut sweets
Coconut palm sugar and coconut milk desserts, often made by local families.
Khanom krok
Coconut-rice pancakes cooked in a dimpled pan, crisp outside and soft inside.
Pad thai and fried noodles
Cooked on boats or at small stalls by the canals.
River fish
Fish from the Mae Klong River, fried, steamed or in sour curries, at riverside restaurants.
Hill produce from Suan Phueng
Vegetables, fruit and farm products from the cooler hills, sold at farm shops and markets.
Markets
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: boat noodles, fruit and snacks from early morning Map.
- Ratchaburi riverside evening market: street food by the Mae Klong in town Map.
- Photharam market: local food near Wat Khanon Map.
- Suan Phueng farm shops: hill produce and cafés Map.
Where to eat
Ratchaburi is not covered by the MICHELIN Guide. The best meals are at busy noodle shops, riverside restaurants and the markets. Use map searches for current options and check opening hours before you go.
Festival food
During Songkran and temple fairs, food stalls set up around temples and markets with grilled snacks, noodles and desserts. See our Ratchaburi travel guide for events.
Tips
- Ask prices before buying from boats.
- Floating market food is best early in the morning.
- Bring cash for market stalls.
FAQ
What should I eat at Damnoen Saduak?
Boat noodles, fresh fruit and coconut sweets.
Are there MICHELIN restaurants in Ratchaburi?
No, Ratchaburi is not in the MICHELIN Guide; markets and local shops are the highlights.
Is Ratchaburi known for grapes?
Yes, vineyards around Damnoen Saduak supply fresh grapes.
Where can I eat in the evening?
At the riverside market in Ratchaburi town.
Cover photo: (02g) Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (NgnL)-07546.jpg · No(0)GoodNamesLeft · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
