Chanthorn Pochana Restaurant (Benjamarachutit Road Original Branch)
จันทรโภชนา เบญจมราชูทิศ
A long-established restaurant serving Chanthaburi local dishes since 1962; its stewed pork with cha-muang leaves and stir-fried crab noodles are signatures, and durian features in fruit season.
Founded in 1962, Chanthorn Pochana is the go-to old restaurant for local Chanthaburi food. This is the original branch on Benjamarachutit Road, within walking distance of the old town riverside district; there is also a branch on Maharat Road. Must-orders include Chanthaburi-style stewed pork with cha-muang leaves, stir-fried crab with local thin rice noodles, and fried crab meat spring rolls. During fruit season, durian massaman curry and mangosteen salad are also available. The flavors lean sweet, which is characteristic of the region. The setting is a semi-open street-food style space with plastic chairs and tables, a local specialty corner and a vegetarian menu, and no alcohol is served. Service is slower when it's busy. Expect to pay about 100 to 250 baht per person.
Opening hours
Daily about 09:00–21:00 (closing times vary between sources, anywhere from 20:00 to 22:00)
Nearby sights
- Chanthaboon Waterfront Community
- King Taksin Shrine & City Pillar Shrine
- Chanthaburi Gem Market
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- King Taksin the Great Park
- Namtok Phlio National Park
- Laem Sing Historic Sites (Khuk Khi Kai & Tuk Daeng)
- Wat Khao Sukim