The best things to eat & drink in Ubon Ratchathani
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A fantastic cafe specializing in Japanese green teas and coffee, along with great Thai food. Try the Thai green curry, which we think is the best in town.
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One of Ubon's best afternoon hang out spots with delicious Thai food and home-made cakes. They also have art supplies and games you can use.
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Ubon's best Thai restaurant run by a husband and wife team. On Sunday's they sell Ubon's best ramen - which sells out fast so best to arrive early.
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A cozy spot by the river to get coffee, food and craft beers - many from tap. A true gem.
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The biggest coffee roasters in town. This is their first location, which serves up some of the best coffee in the city.
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A silk manufacturer that has a spa and a great Thai restaurant located on gorgeous manicured grounds.
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An outstanding bakery located in Ubon's old town, which sells delicious sourdough bread, cakes, cookies, and more.
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One of Ubon's best bars run by a super friendly husband and wife team. Great live bands on the weekends.
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Thailand's best laab restaurant located about 30mins outside of town on the road to Sisakhet. It's well worth the drive!
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A hidden cocktail bar (above a clothes shop) serving up some of the most innovative drinks in town.
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A lively cocktail bar with Ubon's best selection of spirits, with amazing service. It's located above Nap's coffee roasters.
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A small Japanese restaurant in the old town offering excellent ramen and tonkatsu.
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Ubon's best dedicated seafood restaurant with regular shipments of fresh seafood from the south of Thailand.
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A coffee shop which doubles as a cocktail bar, operated by one of Thailand's most talented bartenders. Try the Espresso Martini!
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One of Ubon's best cocktail bars which doubles up as a coffee shop and a laundromat (hence the name) during the day.
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Ubon's first dedicated wine bar that's due to open in March, 2024. They have amazing wines which you can buy now via their FB page.
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Ubon's first dedicated craft beer pub. Awesome vibes at the weekends. Has good food (the steaks are great), live music and a pool table.
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The best Khao Soi in the city, which is a popular noodle dish from Northern Thailand. They also sell Gaeng Hung Lay, a rich pork curry, on the weekends.
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A fantastic craft beer bar in an old wooden Thai house. The beer taps rotate regularly. Very friendly team and they also cook up some great Thai food.
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A great coffee shop, which also sells beer and cocktails, located in Phibun. The owners are super friendly and host regular beer tasting events.
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A fantastic little coffee shop located north of the city. Try the coconut latte, which is delicious!
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Ubon's best high-end restaurant serving Thai & international food. Live band and a great wine cellar. Excellent service.
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A great cocktail bar with a retro chinese design. They have a live DJ spinning hip hop classics most nights.
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A cute little neighborhood coffee shop located next to Sunpasitthiprasong hospital.
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A sleek restaurant offering international and Thai food. We think their truffle pizza in the best in town.
Excellent coffee shop in the old town. Sit at the bar and watch the baristas work their magic.
Ubon's only fully dedicated steak restaurant. They have a great wine selection at fair prices, and also offer Thai and Italian food.
Husband and wife team cooking up some of the best burgers in town. Only open on Fri, Sat & Sun.
A little sandwich shop located next to Nap's original location that makes delicious, yes, you got it, sandwiches!
A high-end Italian restaurant located north of the city, specializing in pasta, steaks and pizza.
A coffee shop and bakery with an awesome sleek design. This may be the best spot to get some work done while enjoying a coffee and a croissant.
Hands-down the best crispy pork belly (moo-grob) spot in Ubon. They sell it by weight, and also in a wide range of dishes.
A Japanese Izakaya that has great yakitori (grilled things on sticks), sushi and other popular Japanese pub food.
Excellent duck offered in a variety of ways - from steam to stewed, which can be enjoyed over noodles and rice.
A great small chic coffee shop in the old town across from the food market, with a small outside seating area out the back.
A long-standing Vietnamese restaurant that has been serving family recipes for over 50 years.
A strong contender for being Ubon's best dedicated sushi restaurant. Both A le carte and omakase menus are available.
Many regard this as one of the best som-dtum shops in town. You'll find all the usual Isaan classics here.
One of the best bakeries in town for cupcakes and cakes, which are sold whole and by the slice.
A cute coffee shop located at the De Lit Hotel. It's a great place to sit back, read, and relax. They also sell food and cake.
Ubon's only dedicated Roti shop. They offer many sweet and savory variations, along with tea and some great Thai food.
A coffee shop during the day, which turns into a bar during the evenings. Live sports are shown on projector TV's.
A modern tea house specializing in Japanese Matcha green teas. Really friendly owners offer great service.
A coffee shop with a sleek modern design located in Khong Chiam. Great views, and popular with the Instagram crowd.
A long-standing expat hangout spot with Mexican, international and Thai food. They also offer rooms and bikes for rent.
An excellent independent grocery store with imported meats, cheeses and wines. They’ll also cook food in the store for you.
The only chain we'll allow on Ubon Beat, as their Korean BBQ is so delicious. Located on the 3rd floor of Central Plaza.
A grocery store with a focus on Japanese/Korean food and drinks. Also has a fantastic wine selection.
A Japanese themed coffee shop with a Japanese restaurant. They also have a spa and Ubon's only onsen.
Cat cafe that offers incredible Thai food (the Phat kaphrao is great). They also deliver via Grab if you're not into cats.
A good Vietnamese restaurant located in down-town.
A great craft beer bar located in the old town which offers craft beer on tap.
A little home-made ice-cream shop offering up classic and innovative flavors.
Coffee shop with good Thai food. Live bands most nights and on the weekends.
Coffee shop on the outskirts of town with a beautiful garden.
Another Japanese restaurant focused on ramen and tonkatsu.
Long-standing cafe which makes great cakes, and the best macarons in town.
A vibrant cocktail bar offering some of the cheapest cocktails in town. Has pool table.
A good coffee shop serving Thai food, located on the road to Phibun.
A great Korean BBQ restaurant located at Ubon Square.
Japanese themed coffee shop offering Thai food.
Ubon's newest and most high-end gym located close to Central Plaza. Has pool, sauna, regular classes and badminton. A month pass is 2,300
A great budget gym located in down town with an on-site coffee shop and restaurant selling healthy food options. A month pass is 1,000
Another great centrally located gym which has a wide variety of regular classes. Also has a dedicated Pilates room. A month pass is 1,600
A great boutique hotel centrally located in downtown, just 2 minutes walk to one of Ubon's best parks. They have a really nice cafe on the ground floor.
A comfortable hotel with rooms starting at around 800 per night, with breakfast. There's a little gym you can use, and they also have a Tesla charging station.
An excellent independent liquor store that has a wide range of wines, beers and spirits.
A hair salon operated by a skilled stylist who has a good understanding of how to cut both mens and womens hair.