Keeree Tara River View Restaurant
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A riverside Thai restaurant at the foot of the Bridge over the River Kwai, with terraces facing the bridge, famous for river-fish tom yum and grilled snakehead. A great place to dine while watching the bridge.
Located at the Bridge over the River Kwai, on the bank of the Khwae Yai River, its multi-level terraces look directly at the bridge and passing trains, making it a popular stop after visiting the bridge. The menu centers on Thai river fish. Signatures include Keeree snakehead, tom yum river catfish and charcoal-grilled snakehead, as well as lotus petal miang, a spiced snack wrapped in lotus petals. Its Wongnai rating is about 3.9. Prices are mid-to-upper range for the area, and reviews of the taste are mixed, but the view is widely praised. Visiting in the evening lets you see the sunset. On weekends and holidays, booking ahead by phone (034-513-855) is recommended. It is a short walk from the bridge.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00-22:30
Nearby sights
- Bridge over the River Kwai
- World War II Museum (Kanchanaburi)
- Thailand–Burma Railway Centre
- Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Kanchanaburi Skywalk (Song Khwae-Mae Klong)
- JEATH War Museum
- Chungkai War Cemetery
- Wat Tham Khao Pun