Kaen Contemporary Isan Cuisine
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Two chefs turn local Isan ingredients into relaxed yet refined dishes. The restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide.
Kaen was founded in 2021 by chefs Paisarn and Kanyarat (Jib), who grew up in Khon Kaen. The restaurant focuses on ultra-local Isan cuisine, sourcing rare ingredients directly from small farmers. The menu changes with the seasons, presenting traditional flavors through modern techniques and plating. Michelin recommends kaeng ploe, an Isan vegetable soup made with native chicken, twenty kinds of hand-cut vegetables and a fresh yanang leaf broth. The restaurant mainly offers seasonal set menus. Time Out lists sets from about 1,990 baht, so booking ahead is recommended. The new location is on Soi Adunyaram 7, so check the address before you go.
Opening hours
Monday and Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 to 15:00, 17:00 to 21:00; closed Tuesdays
Nearby sights
- Khon Kaen National Museum
- Khon Kaen Walking Street
- Ton Tann Market
- Bueng Kaen Nakhon
- Wat Nong Wang (Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon)
- Wat Pa Saeng Arun
- Wat Chai Si (Sawathi)
- Phra That Kham Kaen