The family restaurant in Ao Nang kids ask to come back to
Thongyib Thongyod Brunch & Cafe is a family restaurant in Ao Nang built around a long stone water table that flows into a fish pond — kids watch the fish while parents finish their coffee. Nuggets, pancakes and fried rice for the small ones, Pad Kra Pao for the grown-ups, 10 ice-cream flavours for everyone, open daily 8:00–18:00 inside Ao Nang Landmark and rated 4.7★ by 990+ guests.
Built for kids
Why families stay longer than they planned
The water table does most of the work. It's a long stone table with water running down the middle into a fish pond, and for most kids that beats any screen — they lean over the edge and watch the fish while your food arrives. Around it there's a garden with room to move, so nobody has to sit still for a full hour. You can see both on our gallery page.
The practical bits matter too: we're inside Ao Nang Landmark with parking right next to the cafe, it's all walk-in so you're not tied to a booking time, and we're open every day from 8:00 to 18:00 — early enough for jet-lagged toddlers, late enough for post-beach ice cream. More ideas for the whole day are in our Ao Nang with kids guide.
The kids' shortlist
What the kids actually eat
Simple, familiar plates most children say yes to — and ice cream in 10 flavours (89฿) when the plate is empty.
Chicken Nuggets
฿139
Golden chicken nuggets
Banana Pancakes
฿189
Fluffy pancakes, banana, and maple syrup
Chicken Fried Rice
฿139
Classic Thai fried rice with chicken
French Fries
฿139
Crispy golden fries
Ice Cream
฿1 scoop 89 · 2 scoops 159
Flavors: Thai Tea, Cookie & Cream, Mango Sorbet, Rum Raisin, Chocolate, Vanilla, Lime Sherbet, Strawberry, Mocha Almond Fudge, Coconut Milk
Mango Smoothie
฿99
For the grown-ups
While the kids watch the fish
Parents get a real meal too — our most popular Thai dish, the best-selling toast and the coffee guests order most.
Kra Pao Chicken
฿129
Our most popular Thai dish — stir-fried holy basil with chicken, served with rice
Bacon Scrambled Eggs Toast
฿199
Sourdough, avocado, scrambled eggs, sun-dried tomato, bacon
Popular Coffee
฿99
Our most-ordered coffee — espresso, milk, caramel & popcorn
Berry Bliss Açaí Bowl
฿239
Strawberry, mixed berries, açaí, banana, yogurt — best for antioxidants & glow
Timing it
How to plan a family visit
Mornings from 8:00 are calm — a good slot for breakfast before the beach, which is a 5-minute walk away at Nopparat Thara. Afternoons work for the ice-cream-and-shade routine, and if anyone still has room, mango sticky rice comes in a family size (199฿). We close at 18:00, right as the night market opens around the cafe — so dinner sorts itself out a few steps from your table.
Groups and bigger families can message us on WhatsApp at +66 99 540 0080 so we can set up a long table; everyone else just walks in.
Good to know
Quick answers
Is there a kid-friendly restaurant in Ao Nang?
Yes — Thongyib Thongyod Brunch & Cafe inside Ao Nang Landmark is built with kids in mind: a stone water table flowing into a fish pond, a garden with space to move, and 10 ice-cream flavours. It's open daily 8:00–18:00 and rated 4.7★ by 990+ guests.
What can picky kids eat at Thongyib Thongyod?
The usual winners are chicken nuggets (139฿), banana pancakes (189฿), chicken fried rice (139฿) and french fries (139฿), with fruit smoothies from 99฿ and ice cream in 10 flavours at 89฿. Parents typically order Pad Kra Pao or a sourdough toast alongside.
Is there something for kids to do while waiting for food?
Yes — the fish pond at the end of our water table keeps most kids busy from the moment they sit down, and the garden at Thongyib Thongyod gives them room to move between courses. It's the reason many families linger well past the last plate.
Do we need to book a table for a family?
No — Thongyib Thongyod is walk-in only, open daily 8:00–18:00. For larger families or groups, send us a WhatsApp message at +66 99 540 0080 and we'll arrange a long table.
Where can families eat dinner near Thongyib Thongyod?
We close at 18:00, but the Ao Nang Landmark night market opens around the cafe in the evening with plenty of street-food stalls — an easy, low-effort dinner a few steps from where you had your afternoon ice cream.
Keep exploring:Ao Nang with kids: a full-day guide · Thai desserts & ice cream · Full menu with prices · Directions & parking
Come say hello
Open daily 8:00 – 18:00 · 79/45 Moo 3, Ao Nang Landmark, Ao Nang — five minutes from Nopparat Thara Beach.