Food stalls under the trees
Main market
Rows of stalls selling Thai dishes, grills, desserts and some international food around shared tables.
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Tamarind Market
An open-air food market under the trees next to Cicada Market, with Thai and international dishes and live music.
Favourite places
Live music stage
Within the market
Bands and singers play while people eat, giving the market a relaxed garden-party feel.
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Next door
Walk straight across to the arts-and-crafts stalls and the amphitheatre.
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Local food
Som tam
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Green papaya salad pounded with lime, chilli and fish sauce.
Moo ping
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Sweet marinated pork grilled on skewers, often eaten with sticky rice.
Mango sticky rice
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Sweet mango, sticky rice and coconut cream for dessert.
Where to eat
Tamarind Market stalls
The market itself
Many small stalls — share several dishes around a table.
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Next door
More food stalls beside the craft market.
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Where to stay
Khao Takiab
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The closest area, with beach resorts and the hill temple.
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Hua Hin town centre
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More hotels and nightlife, a short ride north.
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Culture
Seats are shared, so it is normal to sit with others at a table. Return trays where asked and use the bins — the market is set in a garden.
History
Tamarind Market is a relaxed evening food market of stalls around shared tables. It is a good place to try many small dishes in one stop.
Tour plans
Markets and music
EveningStep 1: Cicada Market
Start with the craft stalls at sunset.
Step 2: Tamarind Market dinner
Pick dishes from several stalls.
Step 3: Live music
Stay for the band before heading back.
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Travel information
Best time to visit
Weekend evenings.
How to get there
Next to Cicada Market, south of town.
Getting around
The town centre around Naresdamri and Dechanuchit roads is easy to walk. Green songthaews run up and down Phetkasem Road between the town and Khao Takiab; flag one down and press the buzzer to stop. Grab, tuk-tuks (agree the fare first) and rented scooters cover the rest. For day trips to the national park or the vineyard, hire a car with driver or join a tour.
Travel tips
Opens on weekend evenings like Cicada Market; buy a food card or bring cash.