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Baan Klai Wang

11 Nabkehas Rd., near Putahracsa Resort, 032-531-260/1
If you wanted one word to describe this eatery, whose name roughly means house by the palace, it would have to be cute. Set in a period-style seaside home it features a pretty, if slightly overgrown, garden with views over the Gulf of Thailand. The food matches the vibe with a strong emphasis on yummy homemade cakes to snack on while you gaze across the waves.

Platoo

241/44 Ruamchit Rd., 032-451-355, 032-508-175. Open daily 10am-10pm. www.platoorestaurant.com
A fish lovers’ heaven, Platoo, named after the Thai word for mackerel, whips up a wide list of fish dishes from salt-coated grilled sea bass to deep-fried grouper with three-flavored sauce. But it is the platoo that’s the real highlight, served as either delicious tom yam soup or stir-fried with chili paste.

Madame Green Jae Keao

42 Moo Baan Khao Takieb, Nong Kae, 032-536-899/6900. Open daily 10am-10pm
Hidden on a tiny road on the way to Khao Takieb, this Hua Hin institution has been a favorite for its fresh and tasty seafood for decades. Go for the simple deep-fried sea bass with fish sauce, soft shell crab with garlic or fried squid with salted egg and oyster omelet.

Raya Restaurant and Seafood

264/2, Ruamjit Road, Cha Am, 032-472-641/-5. Open daily 10am-10pm
Opened earlier this year, Raya is fast making a name for itself thanks to the exciting dishes served up by European trained Thai Chef Susie S. Nilklad. Situated in a traditional Thai style wooden house and located right on the beach, its menu offers an intriguing mix of Western classics. Imported products from New Zealand, Norway and Australia go alongside Thai favorites like spicy papaya salad with pickled crab and plenty of fresh seafood.

You Yen

51 Naebkaehat Rd., 032-531-191. Open daily 10am-10pm. www.youyen.com
Situated in a pale-green colonial mansion on a calm beach with a beautiful garden, You Yen gives off plenty of nostalgic charm. Its kitchen serves up a variety of Thai and seafood dishes—and recommendations include stir-fried crab meat with curry sauce, sweet and sour squid soup and the deep-fried sea bass with lemongrass salad.

LET’S SEA

83/188 Soi Talay 12, Khaotakieb, Hua Hin Rd. 032-536-888. Open 7-12 am. www.letussea.com
Let’s Sea cooks up “modern seaside cuisine,” think inter favorites (like spaghetti vongole) spruced up with a healthy dose of local herbs, spices and a contemporary presentation. But Let’s Sea has also been paying particular attention to its wine list, which now includes over 100 affordable, mid-range wines.

Drink

Hi-4

41/48 Phetkasem Rd., Hua-Hin (next to Hin Nam Sai Suay Hotel 1), 085-299-2903. Open daily 8pm-3am
This long lasting nightlife destination is a Thong-Lor-Ekkamai-inspired club on a larger scale—about the size of Thong Lor’s Arena 10. Expect the house band every day along with DJ interludes. Big city outfits like Sqweez Animal and Krungthep Marathon even show up on occasion. The outdoor space is pretty nice and chill, too, but don’t get too casual: flip-flops (and shorts for guys) not allowed.

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