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Sukontha Buffet in Chiang Mai

Discover Sukontha Buffet, a welcoming food place offering a relaxed atmosphere on Huay Kaew Road in Chiang Mai.

3.8 659 reviews Restaurant American · Southern

46 1 Huay Kaew Rd, Tambon Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand

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Sukontha Buffet

Chiang Mai, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Rating★ 3.8 / 5
CategoryRestaurant

Overview

About This Food Place

Sukontha Buffet is a lively restaurant located in Chiang Mai’s vibrant Mueang Chiang Mai District. Known for its authentic Thai BBQ buffet experience, this spacious venue offers diners a unique combination of ready-cooked dishes alongside a DIY grilling option with two charcoal pots at each table. Fresh seafood and a variety of meats, vegetables, and desserts cater to diverse palates, making it a popular local dining spot.

The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, enhanced by live music performances that add an inviting, festive mood. Diners can enjoy vegan and vegetarian options, while kids benefit from a dedicated menu. Situated at 46 1 Huay Kaew Rd, this restaurant champions inclusivity, welcoming LGBTQ+ guests in a safe and comfortable environment.

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Why People Come Here

A popular spot in Chiang Mai for authentic Thai BBQ buffet lovers, combining fresh seafood, vibrant live music, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Fresh Seafood Buffet

Enjoy an extensive selection of fresh prawns, squid, crab, and other seafood options grilled to perfection on charcoal grills.

Live Music Entertainment

Vibrant live band performances create a lively and engaging atmosphere during dinner hours.

Family & LGBTQ+ Friendly

A welcoming environment suitable for families, kids with a dedicated menu, and an inclusive safe space for LGBTQ+ and transgender guests.

Happy-Hour Drinks & Small Plates

A variety of spirits, beers, and happy-hour food complements the buffet experience, with vegetarian and vegan choices available.

Late-Night Dining

Open late to satisfy cravings with small plates and desserts like the beloved mango sticky rice, perfect after dark.

Charcoal Grill & Soup Combo

Each table features two charcoal brazier pots—one for grilling and another for making your own soup, enhancing the interactive dining.

Experience

When & How to Enjoy This Place

Savor a versatile and lively buffet experience at Sukontha Buffet, ideal for families, groups, and anyone looking to indulge in fresh Thai barbecue with a social atmosphere.

Guests can expect a pulsating open-air setting where the aromas of grilling seafood and meats mingle with live performances. The dual charcoal grills at each table invite interactive dining, perfect for sharing and savoring flavors at a relaxed pace. — FoodPlacee editorial note

Family-Friendly Dinner

Enjoy an evening meal with a kids’ menu and ample vegetarian and vegan options. The spacious seating and live music keep everyone engaged and entertained.

Late-Night Dining

Perfect for night owls craving flavorful small plates and late-night food selections, accompanied by refreshing happy-hour drinks in a lively atmosphere.

Interactive Grill-At-Table Experience

Two charcoal grills at the table allow guests to cook seafood, meats, and vegetables to their liking, turning dining into an engaging group activity.

Reservation-Friendly Visit

Planning ahead is simple with accepted reservations, ensuring a smooth arrival especially during busy evenings and live music shows.

Happy Hour Treats

Take advantage of happy-hour drinks and food specials that complement the wide buffet menu, ideal for pairing with spirits and beer.

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Family Friendly LGBTQ+ Friendly Vegan Options Vegetarian Options Live Music Late-Night Food NFC Mobile Payments Accepts Reservations

Guest sentiment

What People Feel

A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.

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Jeff MacMann 1 month ago

"Huge selection of prepared foods and cook-yourself meats, vegies, etc. on tabletop brazier. Cavernous open-air space with hundreds of tables. Non-alcoholic drinks and desserts also included, all you can eat for 209 baht! I see some reviewers complaining about the food quality, but I guess I'm not very picky -- I think it's just fine. Beer and seafood cost extra, but still at good prices. If you're a tourist on holiday or just passing through, this place is worth a visit just for the experience!"

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S Lay 2 month ago

"It's a legit local dining experience. 199THB per pax for regular meal and 399THB for seafood. Soft drink inclusive. There's live band, wooden seating area. No air-conditioning but plenty of air. Many ready-cooked and raw food either prawn, shrimps, octopus, squid, pork, beef and vegetables. You get two pots at the table: one for charcoal grill, another for soup. Beer is sold separately. Their local bottled soda, "est" costs additional 10THB."

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Adnan Badawi 2 month ago

"Thai BBQ buffet. They have two menus seafood and meat. The seafood priced at 399 baht per person. They offer ready cooked and raw seafood. They give you two charcoal grills on your table. One you can put water on it to make your own soup. The grills you can use to grill the raw seafood on your own. The buffet has huge variety of seafood, meat, vegetables, fruites, soft drinks, desserts, spices, herbs and most of thai sauces. They have beer too at extra cost. The place is casual and is like a huge warehouse in the open air. They have live band too."

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Minghui Tay 3 month ago

"If you like Mookata, you definitely gonna try this the Chiang Mai way. Huge space with large varieties of food and ingredients. When I was there, a middle aged male singer was performing on the stage, making the atmosphere even livelier. Just be aware of the hot charcoal pots on the table in front of you."

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Rita Wiri 4 month ago

"Buffet style option. We did the seafood option at 399thb/pp. The option of seafood is pretty good and fresh, lots of choice with vegetables, meat and desserts too. On your table you get two sets of coals, one with a grill and the other to boil/steam items. The restaurant itself is a bit rough, but added to the experience. There is also live music."

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David Bradley 5 month ago

"Staggering selection if good at amazing prices. People moaning about the food quality need to have a look at themselves, what do you expect for as little as 200 baht?"

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K L 5 month ago

"Worth to try, food is fresh They even prepared cooked food, free flow drinks, and also dessert. They are quite efficient on serving customers and also topping up the food. Once you step in, they will bring you to the seat, and there is 2price range you can choose, with or without seafood. 209baht(normal bbq) ,399baht(seafood) The beer need extra charge."

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Gunvita J. 5 month ago

"Update price 24/02/61 Normal bbq 209 (no seafood) Seafood bbq 399 It’s worth it to pay money. Tasty food and very fresh seafood A lot of dessert (specially Mango sticky rice)"

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When to Visit

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Best time to visit

Plan your visit to enjoy dinner with live music and a lively crowd while making the most of buffet options and accommodating service.

Evening hours for dinner and live music Family-friendly dining, great for groups Late-night dining available Reservations recommended

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Where This Food Place Lives

Find your way to Sukontha Buffet in Chiang Mai .

Address 46 1 Huay Kaew Rd, Tambon Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Phone +66 63 816 0339
Area Chiang Mai
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Questions answered

Food Place Questions

Find answers to common questions about Sukontha Buffet, offering a unique dining experience in Chiang Mai.

The restaurant specializes in Thai BBQ buffet with options including seafood and meat menus. Guests can enjoy dinner, dessert, and catering services with a mix of small plates, vegan, and vegetarian selections.

Yes, the restaurant is family-friendly and offers a kids' menu. It provides a welcoming environment suitable for children and includes amenities like toilets for convenience.

Reservations are accepted, helping to ensure seating availability, especially during busy dining hours and weekends.

The regular BBQ buffet is priced around 209 baht per person, while the seafood buffet costs about 399 baht. Non-alcoholic drinks and desserts are included, though beer and some alcoholic beverages require an extra charge.

Live music performances are part of the dining experience, enhancing the casual, open-air atmosphere of the restaurant.

The location is LGBTQ+ friendly and is recognized as a transgender safe space, providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all guests.

Payments can be made via NFC mobile payment methods, along with other common options, to facilitate a smooth transaction process.

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