The quick answer
Krabi food is southern Thai: hot curries like gaeng tai pla and gaeng som, dry-fried kua kling, khanom jeen noodles for breakfast and khao yam rice salad. A large Muslim community adds roti, khao mok gai (chicken biryani) and massaman curry, and the Andaman Sea supplies crab, prawns and whole fish.
The cheapest and most local food is in Krabi Town: the Maharaj morning market, the Chao Fah pier market every evening and the Walking Street on Friday to Sunday nights. Ao Nang has seafood at Nopparat Thara and sunset dinners on the hillside but higher prices. On Railay and Phi Phi most food arrives by boat and costs more. Koh Lanta's Old Town has small seafood restaurants over the water.
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Prices are typical for local shops in 2026; Ao Nang, Railay and Phi Phi charge noticeably more.
Khanom Jeen
Soft fermented rice noodles under a ladle of curry, often nam ya (fish curry) or gaeng tai pla. A standard Krabi breakfast.
How to eat it: Help yourself to the free tray of raw vegetables, herbs and pickles. Eat it before 10 am, when the shops sell out.
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Gaeng Tai Pla
A thick, salty and very hot curry made with fermented fish innards, grilled fish, bamboo shoots and beans. It is the most southern of southern Thai dishes.
How to eat it: Order it with plain rice and a mild dish. In rice-and-curry shops you point at the tray and get a spoonful over rice.
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Gaeng Som Pla
A turmeric-yellow sour broth with fish and vegetables such as green papaya or bamboo shoots. No coconut milk, lots of chilli.
How to eat it: Share it at the table with rice. Ask for 'phet noi' (a little spicy) if you want less heat.
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Kua Kling
Minced meat stir-fried with southern curry paste, turmeric and kaffir lime leaf until dry. Usually pork; Muslim shops make it with chicken or beef.
How to eat it: Eat small amounts with lots of rice and the cucumber and raw beans served on the side.
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Khao Yam
Rice topped with shredded herbs, bean sprouts, toasted coconut, dried shrimp and lime, dressed with budu, a sweet fermented fish sauce.
How to eat it: A morning dish from markets and stalls. Mix everything together before eating; add chilli flakes if you want heat.
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Roti Gaeng
Flaky griddled roti torn and dipped into a bowl of chicken or beef curry, from Krabi's Muslim kitchens.
How to eat it: Breakfast with sweet tea. In the evening, stalls sell sweet roti with banana and condensed milk.
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Khao Mok Gai
Turmeric rice cooked with spices and chicken, topped with fried shallots. A Muslim lunch dish across the south.
How to eat it: It comes with a green chilli-mint sauce and often a small bowl of clear soup. Usually sold out by mid-afternoon.
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Gaeng Massaman
A mild, rich coconut curry with beef or chicken, potato, peanuts and warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon.
How to eat it: A good choice if you do not want a hot curry. Eat it with rice or roti.
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Pla Tod Khamin
Whole fish or fish pieces rubbed with turmeric and garlic and deep-fried until crisp. Served with fried garlic on top.
How to eat it: Price depends on the fish and its weight. A safe dish for children and anyone avoiding chilli.
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Goong Pao
Large prawns grilled whole over charcoal and served with a sour, spicy seafood dipping sauce.
How to eat it: Pick the prawns yourself and agree the price per kilo before they go on the grill. The sauce is hot; the prawns are not.
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8 places worth the trip
From the markets of Krabi Town to the seafood houses around Ao Nang.
Krabi Town Walking Street
Krabi Town, Soi Maharaj 8The weekend night market in the town centre, with the widest choice of cheap food in Krabi.
- Order
- Grilled squid skewers, khao man gai, roti, mango sticky rice
- Price
- Most dishes 40–100 ฿
- Tip
- Friday to Sunday only, about 17:00–22:00. Arrive by 18:30, before the busiest hours. Cash only.
Maharaj Market
Krabi Town, Maharaj RoadThe town's morning fresh market, where locals buy fish and produce and eat breakfast.
- Order
- Khao yam, khanom jeen, roti gaeng, rice porridge
- Price
- Most items 15–70 ฿
- Tip
- A morning market: it is busiest from 06:00 to 09:00 and winds down before noon. Khao yam sells out early.
Chao Fah Pier Night Market
Krabi Town, Khong Kha Road by the riverAn evening market by the river pier that runs every day, not just at weekends.
- Order
- Rice-and-curry plates, grilled chicken, whole grilled sea bass
- Price
- Stall dishes 40–80 ฿; whole fish 250–400 ฿
- Tip
- Opens around 17:00. The best choice on weekday evenings when the Walking Street is closed.
Ruen Mai
Sai Thai, about 10 minutes from Krabi TownA garden restaurant with wooden platforms that guides keep naming as the best place for southern Thai food in Krabi.
- Order
- Gaeng tai pla, gaeng som, massaman curry, local greens stir-fried with egg
- Price
- About 200–450 ฿ per person
- Tip
- Open for lunch and dinner with a break in the afternoon. Call ahead at weekends. The kitchen cooks properly spicy unless you ask.
PakNam Krabi Seafood
Sai Thai, on the river south of Krabi TownA riverside seafood restaurant that serves only halal food and no alcohol.
- Order
- Black crab, grilled sea bass, shrimp cakes
- Price
- Sea bass about 300–400 ฿; crab 250–500 ฿ by size
- Tip
- Seafood is sold by weight. Confirm the weight and price before it is cooked.
Krua Thara
Nopparat Thara, near the pier, Ao NangA plain, busy seafood house near Ao Nang that locals use for fresh fish at fair prices.
- Order
- Steamed mixed seafood, fish with three-flavour sauce (pla tod sam rot)
- Price
- About 300–600 ฿ per person; seafood priced by weight
- Tip
- Choose your fish from the tanks and ask how it will be cooked. Cheaper than the restaurants on Ao Nang's beach road.
Lae Lay Grill
Ao Nang hillsideA hilltop restaurant with a wide view over the Andaman Sea, best known as a sunset dinner spot.
- Order
- Whole grilled fish, grilled tiger prawns, lobster
- Price
- About 500–1,200 ฿ per person
- Tip
- Book ahead for a sunset table. It is up a steep road, so ask about transport when you reserve.
Ali Baba Restaurant
Ao NangAn Indian and Thai restaurant in Ao Nang that lists its food as halal.
- Order
- Roti with curry, biryani, tandoori
- Price
- About 180–480 ฿ per person
- Tip
- Useful if you want halal food in the beach area. It also has vegetarian dishes.
Places checked as of October 22, 2026. Opening hours change, so check before you go.
Tips for eating in Krabi
- Eat in Krabi Town for local food and prices; Ao Nang's beach road mostly serves a tourist version.
- Breakfast is the time for khao yam, khanom jeen and roti. Go to the morning market before 9 am.
- The Walking Street night market runs only Friday to Sunday. On other nights, go to the Chao Fah pier market.
- Southern Thai food is very spicy. Say 'mai phet' (not spicy) or 'phet noi' (a little spicy) when you order.
- At seafood restaurants, agree the price per kilo and see the weight before anything is cooked.
- Many restaurants are Muslim-owned: no pork, and often no alcohol. Look for the green halal sign.
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Download FeedMii freeFrequently asked questions
What food is Krabi famous for?
Krabi is known for southern Thai dishes: gaeng tai pla (a very hot fish-innards curry), gaeng som (sour yellow fish curry), kua kling (dry-fried curry mince), khanom jeen rice noodles with curry and khao yam rice salad. Its Muslim community adds roti, khao mok gai and massaman curry, and fresh Andaman seafood is everywhere.
Where to eat in Ao Nang?
For seafood, go to Krua Thara near Nopparat Thara pier, where fish is priced by weight. Lae Lay Grill on the hillside is the place for a sunset dinner. Ali Baba Restaurant serves halal Indian and Thai food. For cheaper local food, Krabi Town is about 20–30 minutes away.
Is there halal food in Krabi?
Yes, and it is easy to find. More than a third of people in Krabi province are Muslim, so many restaurants and stalls are Muslim-owned and serve no pork. Look for the green halal sign. Roti, khao mok gai and massaman curry are common halal dishes. PakNam Krabi Seafood in Krabi Town is fully halal and serves no alcohol, and Ali Baba Restaurant in Ao Nang lists its food as halal.
Where is the Krabi night market?
The main one is the Krabi Town Walking Street on Soi Maharaj 8, open Friday to Sunday from about 17:00 to 22:00. The Chao Fah pier market on Khong Kha Road by the river runs every evening. For breakfast, Maharaj Market on Maharaj Road is busiest from 06:00 to 09:00.
Is Krabi food spicy?
Yes. Southern Thai food is the spiciest in Thailand, and curries like gaeng tai pla and kua kling are very hot. Milder choices are massaman curry, khao mok gai, turmeric fried fish and grilled prawns. Ask for 'mai phet' if you want no chilli.