Kotung Restaurant

Krabi Town standby for when you just want a proper sit‑down meal without the beach‑town markups. Kotung sits on Maharaj Road with a big, breezy, open‑air dining room and a staff that keeps plates moving. The menu leans Thai‑Chinese with plenty of southern flavors—think bright curries, clean broths, and seafood done simply. Regulars point to the soft‑shell crab curry, the turmeric‑garlic fried fish, and tom yum seafood—bold, balanced, and built to share over a heap of steamed rice. If you like clams, ask for them stir‑fried with holy basil; it’s a sleeper hit when they’ve got fresh stock. Spice levels are happily adjusted, so you can keep it gentle or go southern‑style. Come for lunch or an early dinner to dodge the evening rush. Prices are moderate for Krabi Town and noticeably kinder than Ao Nang. Open daily from 11am to 10pm, it’s an easy choice when you’re overnighting in town, catching a bus, or just craving unfussy flavors that locals actually eat.