Looking for a restaurant in Ao Nang? Pull up a chair by the water table
Thongyib Thongyod Brunch & Cafe is a daytime restaurant inside Ao Nang Landmark, Khlong Haeng, near Nopparat Thara Beach. The current menu has 146 choices: sourdough brunches and pancakes, Thai rice and grilled plates, and the golden Thai desserts we're named after. The cafe is open every day from 8:00 to 18:00 and is rated 4.7★ across 1,000+ Google reviews.
146
dishes & drinks, one honest kitchen
8:00–18:00
Open every day
Near
Nopparat Thara Beach
146
current menu items
Restaurant at a glance
The practical answer
The first-party facts most useful when choosing where to eat in Ao Nang.
- Food and drink
- 146 choices across 16 menu sections, from breakfast and Thai plates to desserts and coffee
- Hours
- Open every day from 8:00 to 18:00
- Location
- Inside Ao Nang Landmark near Nopparat Thara Beach
- Guest signals
- 4.7★ from 1,000+ Google reviews, 4.9 on Tripadvisor and a 2023 Restaurant Guru award
The short answer
What kind of restaurant is this, exactly?
The menu spans sourdough toasts, breakfast sets and smoothie bowls, plus pad kra pao, fried rice, teriyaki, mango sticky rice and the golden egg-yolk sweets that gave the cafe its name.
Twin sisters from Isan opened the cafe in 2020 after starting with a small cafe during the pandemic. The current menu has 146 dishes and drinks, with 15 items explicitly marked vegetarian. Thai plates run from 129฿ to 219฿.
The room
A water table, a fish pond and bay views
The cafe's signature venue feature is a long stone table with water running down its centre into a fish pond. The room has a light minimalist interior, outdoor seating and bay views.
Guest reviews praise the relaxed atmosphere as well as the food, coffee, friendly staff and service.
Start here
Six choices from across the menu
Representative current dishes covering brunch, Thai food, smoothie bowls and dessert.
Full Breakfast Set
฿289
Sourdough toast, bacon, sausages, lettuce, grilled tomatoes, grilled mushrooms & eggs (3)
Kra Pao Chicken
฿129
Stir-fried holy basil with chicken
Rainbow Pancakes
฿219
Fluffy pancakes (3), white chocolate sauce, rainbow sprinkles, mini marshmallows, icing sugar
Spicy Grilled Shrimp
฿219
Grilled shrimp, spicy sauce, fresh vegetables & noodles
Berry Bliss Açaí Bowl
฿239
Strawberry, mixed berries, açaí, banana, yogurt — best for antioxidants & glow
Mango Sticky Rice
฿159
One restaurant, different plans
What to order by time, appetite and budget
Representative dishes and exact prices from the current menu.
| Plan | A useful first order | Why it fits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan:Classic breakfast | A useful first order:Full Breakfast Set | Why it fits:Sourdough, bacon, sausages, vegetables and 3 eggs | Price:289฿ |
| Plan:Vegetarian breakfast | A useful first order:Vegetarian Breakfast Set | Why it fits:Sourdough, lettuce, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, avocado and 3 eggs | Price:239฿ |
| Plan:Thai plate | A useful first order:Kra Pao Chicken | Why it fits:Holy basil with chicken | Price:129฿ |
| Plan:Western lunch | A useful first order:Spaghetti Bolognese | Why it fits:Homemade beef sauce and parmesan | Price:259฿ |
| Plan:A quesadilla | A useful first order:Chicken Cheese Quesadilla | Why it fits:Cheese, salsa, guacamole and sour cream | Price:249฿ |
| Plan:Thai dessert | A useful first order:Mango Sticky Rice | Why it fits:The familiar Thai mango-and-sticky-rice plate | Price:159฿ |
Straight talk
Opening hours and location
Thongyib Thongyod is open from 8:00 to 18:00 every day. The cafe has bay views, and the verified sunset sweet spot is around 16:30–17:00.
The restaurant is inside Ao Nang Landmark near its night market and Nopparat Thara Beach. Our guides cover the Ao Nang Landmark night market and the wider question of where to eat in Ao Nang.
Best restaurant in Ao Nang
Who we would recommend this restaurant to
There is no single best restaurant for every Ao Nang meal. Thongyib Thongyod's published menu covers breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee and dessert, with Thai and Western dishes and 15 vegetarian-marked choices. The 4.7★ Google rating across 1,000+ reviews and 2023 Restaurant Guru #1 Café in Ao Nang award provide independent context.
The cafe closes at 18:00 and sits near Nopparat Thara Beach rather than directly on Ao Nang Beach. Its 146-item menu and published prices provide the concrete details visitors can use to decide whether it fits.
The founders
Twin sisters, founded in 2020
Twin sisters from Isan, in Thailand's northeast, founded the cafe in 2020 during the pandemic. They developed menu recipes and signature coffees during those early years.
The sisters read every review weekly. Current public signals include a 4.7★ average across 1,000+ Google reviews, 4.9 on Tripadvisor and a 2023 Restaurant Guru #1 Café in Ao Nang award.
Beyond the classics
Salads, pasta and the in-between hours
Six representative choices; see all 146 current items and prices on the menu page.
Shrimp Avocado Salad
฿279
Shrimp, avocados, lettuce, tomato, radish, onion, sesame dressing, balsamic & olive oil
Spaghetti Shrimp Alfredo
฿269
Shrimps, cream, grated parmesan, parsley
Chicken Avocado Toast
฿219
Sourdough toast, chicken, fresh avocado, truffle mayo, parmesan, sunflower seeds
Ham & Cheese Panini
฿299
Ciabatta bread, mozzarella cheese, smoked ham, side salad
Signature Thongyib Thongyod Set
฿149
Thongyib (pinched gold egg yolks) and thongyod (gold egg yolk drops), served with ice cream
Popular Coffee
฿99
Espresso, milk, caramel & popcorn
In their words
What guests say after the plates are cleared
“This place cannot be missed when visiting Ao Nang. We came back three or four days in a row. All staff are extremely friendly and kind. 10/10.”
“The best place in Aonang! Lovely clean light interior, great relaxed atmosphere and the friendliest service you could imagine, plus great coffee and snacks.”
“The menu is fantastic with fair prices, and portions are huge and delicious.”
“This will be our breakfast spot every morning. Coffee, food and atmosphere is perfect.”
From our guides
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Good to know
Quick answers
What is a good restaurant in Ao Nang?
Thongyib Thongyod Brunch & Cafe, inside Ao Nang Landmark in Khlong Haeng, is rated 4.7★ across 1,000+ Google reviews, holds 4.9 on Tripadvisor, and was named #1 Café in Ao Nang by Restaurant Guru in 2023. Its current menu lists 146 dishes and drinks across brunch, Thai food, Thai desserts and specialty drinks; the cafe is open daily from 8:00 to 18:00.
Is Thongyib Thongyod open for dinner?
Thongyib Thongyod is a daytime restaurant open from 8:00 to 18:00 every day. The cafe is inside Ao Nang Landmark near its night market.
How can I contact the restaurant?
Call or message Thongyib Thongyod at +66 99 540 0080. The contact and directions page lists the current address and map link.
How much does a meal cost?
Thai rice plates cost 129–219฿, salads 239–279฿, spaghetti 199–269฿, brunch plates 219–289฿, and signature coffees 99฿. The menu publishes each listed price so guests can compare choices by budget.
Where exactly is the restaurant?
79/45 Moo 3, Ao Nang Landmark (Sealay Village), Khlong Haeng, Ao Nang, Krabi 81180 — near Nopparat Thara Beach.
Does the menu include vegetarian-marked choices?
Yes. The current printed menu explicitly marks 15 items vegetarian, and the vegetarian menu guide gathers those choices in one place.
Does the menu mix Thai and Western food?
Yes. The menu lists sourdough toasts, breakfast sets, pancakes and smoothie bowls alongside pad kra pao, fried rice, teriyaki and grilled plates. Desserts include the namesake golden thongyib and thongyod sweets plus mango sticky rice, the dish most often mentioned in guest reviews.
Key facts
- Name
- Thongyib Thongyod Brunch & Cafe (ทองหยิบทองหยอดคาเฟ่)
- What
- Brunch restaurant, coffee shop & Thai dessert cafe
- Founded
- 2020, by twin sisters from northeastern Thailand
- Address
- 79/45 Moo 3, Ao Nang Landmark, Ao Nang, Krabi 81180, Thailand
- Location
- Inside Ao Nang Landmark (Sealay Village), Khlong Haeng, near Nopparat Thara Beach
- Hours
- Open daily 8:00 – 18:00
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +66 99 540 0080
- Menu size
- 146 dishes & drinks; 15 items marked vegetarian
- Price range
- ฿฿ — main dishes 129–299 THB, coffees from 69 THB
- Menu examples
- Bacon Scrambled Eggs Toast (menu-marked best seller), Popular Coffee, pad kra pao, Signature Thongyib Thongyod Set, Mango Sticky Rice, smoothie bowls and sourdough dishes
- Rating
- 4.7★ across 1031 Google reviews · 4.9★ on Tripadvisor · #1 Café in Ao Nang — Restaurant Guru 2023
- Grab export
- 130 item rows; 120 marked available at cafe prices. Grab is authoritative for the live selection, radius, fees and hours.
Find us
Near Nopparat Thara Beach
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