Eat· Koh Mak· Thailand

Kon Gin Sen (Ao Kao)

11° 48.8′ N · 102° 28.0′ E

One of Koh Mak's longest-established restaurants, on the Ao Kao strip, best known for Isaan food: som tam, catfish laab, grilled chicken and sticky rice.

Practical

Explorekohchang: Isaan plus Thai and western dishes, 100–500+ THB a person, opposite Cha Cha and Monkey Island; service can be slow. Food Garden (BBQ and kra ta in a garden with bamboo platforms) is next door. Hours not published; verify locally.

Best for

Isaan food on the Ao Kao strip