Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Air conditioning and papaya salad are an unbeatable combination after a morning spent wandering through the ruins of Ayutthaya in the blazing sun. It's exactly the same at this restaurant on Maharat Road: a pleasantly cool room, a tranquil atmosphere, fresh and plentiful food, and a bill that stays well within your budget.

Som Tam and dishes from Isaan cuisine form the core of the menu, but it offers much more. Tom Yum Kung, green curry, seafood fried rice, mango sticky rice. Two things are repeatedly highlighted in the reviews: the staff asks about the desired spice level and adheres to it, and even the simple fried rice is cooked to perfection. Someone complains about the steamed seafood with a spicy-sour sauce for 240 baht, which is on the pricier side. The drinks are also mentioned, mostly because they are cold.

The catch is the closing time. The doors close daily at 5 pm, so the restaurant is only suitable for breakfast, mid-morning, or lunch. Therefore, it's best to plan your visit around your temple visits, and not the other way around.