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Pineapple fried rice is the plate to back here, properly savoury and far better than its decorative fruit-bowl cousins. Fried pineapple, spring rolls and mango sticky rice also earn their place, which is an impressive amount of fruit-based competence for one roadside Thai restaurant.

The menu sticks to Thai classics: tom yum, yellow curry, seafood with basil, morning glory, sweet-and-sour chicken and stir-fries. Seafood arrives well cooked, rice comes with mains, and the watermelon “smoothie” is more of a straight watermelon juice – a sensible outcome in this heat.

Duang-Kaew is cheap, colourful and family-run, with lanterns, wind chimes and wooden carvings overhead. There are games at the tables, banana pancakes and Thai iced coffee for breakfast, and enough vegetarian flexibility to handle meat-free pineapple rice or vegan meals without turning lunch into a crossword puzzle.

Ask for proper spice in curries, tom yum and tom kha. The default heat is restrained, while the kitchen’s spicy version puts the chilli back where it belongs.

Highlights

Insider Tip
The breakfast side of the menu is worth using: banana pancake with Thai iced coffee makes a solid early stop before the road gets properly hot.
Pros
- Strong pineapple fried rice and fried pineapple
- Thai classics at low prices, with rice included with mains
- Fresh fruit drinks, Thai iced coffee and banana pancakes
- Vegetarian and vegan adaptations available
Cons
- Default spice level is mild; request the spicy version for curries and soups
Best For
Budget, Vegetarian friendly, Foodies

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Ban Praae, Sala Dan, Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
4.7
114 reviews

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