Food place in Sukhothai
The riverside fish grills
Along the Yom river, between the two towns, Sukhothai
Wooden decks over the Yom where whole reservoir tilapia are packed in salt and grilled upright over charcoal, served with herbs, lettuce and a sour dip to wrap them in.
Area
Along the Yom river, between the two towns
Food type
Non-veg
Price range
฿150–400 a head
Opening hours
Late afternoon into the evening
About
What is The riverside fish grills famous for?
Order the fish salt-grilled rather than fried, and get sticky rice with it. It is the local Sunday-lunch outing and the tables fill with families rather than visitors.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at The riverside fish grills
Non-veg · ฿150–400 a head
Gaeng pa
Hot, thin, herbal and sharp, with no sweetness anywhere
Best at dinner, with a great deal of rice
Grilled tilapia from the reservoirs
Clean and smoky, with a chilli-lime dip doing the seasoning
Best at dinner, shared, with sticky rice
Kluay tak
Chewy, concentrated, sweet in the way dried fruit is
Best at in a pannier on a bicycle, halfway round the park
Good to know
Is The riverside fish grills good for families?
Yes — The riverside fish grills is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food. It is open late afternoon into the evening.
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Photo spots near The riverside fish grills
Shoot nearby, then eat at The riverside fish grills.
Si Satchanalai
Best photo · Early morning, when the forest is still misty and the elephant buttresses at Wat Chang Lom are side-lit — the site is wooded, so unlike Sukhothai it photographs well in the middle of the day too
Best combo: Photos here, then gaeng pa at The riverside fish grills.
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Wat Saphan Hin
Best photo · Late afternoon, climbing up with the sun behind you and the plain below going gold — the standing Buddha faces east and is lit in the morning but the view is best at the end of the day
Best combo: Photos here, then gaeng pa at The riverside fish grills.
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Ramkhamhaeng National Museum
Best photo · The middle of the day, and mostly as shade rather than for photographs — the walking Buddhas indoors are lit for viewing rather than for a camera
Best combo: Photos here, then gaeng pa at The riverside fish grills.
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The riverside fish grills, in one look
Wooden decks over the Yom where whole reservoir tilapia are packed in salt and grilled upright over charcoal, served with herbs, lettuce and a sour dip to wrap them in. Meat and fish lead the menu. This sits at the easy end of the scale, with most orders landing around ฿150–400 a head.
🍽️ What to order
The fish side of the menu runs on the local catch - asking what came in that morning beats choosing from the printed list.
The Isan register is the sharp one - green papaya salad, sticky rice and grilled things, hot-sour-salty in the same bite.
🕐 Hours and timing
Timing in plain words - Late afternoon into the evening.
🧭 Finding it
You will find it along the Yom river, between the two towns, in Sukhothai.
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
The riverside fish grills — FAQ
What is The riverside fish grills famous for?
Wooden decks over the Yom where whole reservoir tilapia are packed in salt and grilled upright over charcoal, served with herbs, lettuce and a sour dip to wrap them in.
What are the must-try dishes at The riverside fish grills?
Don't miss Gaeng pa, Grilled tilapia from the reservoirs and Kluay tak.
Is The riverside fish grills good for families?
Yes — The riverside fish grills is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food.
What are The riverside fish grills's opening hours?
The riverside fish grills is open late afternoon into the evening.
Where is The riverside fish grills located?
The riverside fish grills is in Along the Yom river, between the two towns, Sukhothai.