Krua Chukdon
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A long-established floating riverside restaurant in the Chukdon neighborhood, popular with locals for gatherings, with abundant river-fish dishes, bold flavors and reasonable prices.
Located on the Khwae River bank in the Chukdon neighborhood south of central Kanchanaburi, this is one of the town's older floating riverside restaurants, mostly frequented by locals. The menu is long. Frequently recommended dishes include tom yum river catfish, jungle curry river catfish, fried fish cakes, crispy catfish stir-fried with ginger and chili, and garlic fried soft-shell crab, with a generally spicy profile. Arriving before dark lets you enjoy the river view. The outermost waterside tables are often booked, so call 034-620-548 to reserve. The entrance is down a small lane off the main road, and parking is easy. The average spend is about 250-500 baht per person.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00-22:00
Nearby sights
- JEATH War Museum
- Kanchanaburi Skywalk (Song Khwae-Mae Klong)
- Chungkai War Cemetery
- Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Thailand–Burma Railway Centre
- Wat Tham Mangkon Thong
- Wat Tham Khao Pun
- World War II Museum (Kanchanaburi)