Talabeng Restaurant

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Description

Chicken with cashew nuts arrives glossy, savoury and properly generous, with rice soaking up the sauce as intended. Talabeng sits on Klong Nin’s main road under a thatched roof, doing unfussy Thai cooking at prices that leave room for another watermelon shake.

Massaman curry is the strongest card here: thick, warming and worth crossing the road for. Tom Yum, Pad Kraprao, larb beef and shrimp Pad Thai all hold their own, while papaya salad brings the sharper end of the menu. Fresh juices are more than an afterthought, which is rare for a roadside shack with plastic chairs.

Food is cooked to order, so settle in. A big takeaway run can slow the kitchen to a crawl (Thailand’s least thrilling endurance sport), but the plates justify the wait.

Talabeng is for travellers who want local Thai staples without resort pricing or polished beach-club theatre. The halal-friendly menu and hearty portions make it a reliable Klong Nin dinner stop, especially when Massaman curry is calling.

Highlights

Insider Tip
The kitchen slows sharply behind big takeaway orders, so choose a table only when you have nowhere urgent to be.
Pros
- Strong Massaman curry, chicken with cashew nuts and Tom Yum
- Cooked-to-order Thai dishes with generous portions
- Cheap roadside meals on Klong Nin's main road
- Fresh watermelon shakes and other fruit juices
Cons
- Cooked-to-order dishes can take a long time during large takeaway orders
Best For
Budget, Foodies

Contact Info

Phone

Location

H3W9+XMG, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150

Business Hours

Business Hours

Closed
  • Monday
    10:30 - 17:30
  • Tuesday
    10:30 - 17:30
  • Wednesday
    10:30 - 17:30
  • Thursday
    10:30 - 17:30
  • Friday
    10:30 - 17:30
  • Saturday Today
    10:30 - 17:30
  • Sunday
    10:30 - 17:30
4.6
30 reviews

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