The short answer
Baan Ta Klua (Klong Prao): what visitors should know first
Choose it for eastern Thai cooking and a quiet riverside setting. Most dishes highlighted by reviewers contain meat or seafood, so vegetarians should check the menu first.
Useful facts
Baan Ta Klua (Klong Prao) facts at a glance
- Location
- Aana Resort, riverside, Klong Prao
- Dining style
- Riverside restaurant, eastern Thai recipes
- Price signal
- Mid-range; prices include service and VAT
- Signature order
- Try: banana flower salad
- Good for
- Regional Thai food, family dinners
Why it matters
Why Baan Ta Klua (Klong Prao) is worth your time
Koh Chang is better known for beach seafood than regional cooking. Baan Ta Klua stands out because its menu draws on eastern Thai family recipes, giving visitors a taste of what the coast around Trat eats at home rather than a standard tourist menu.
It is a meat and seafood kitchen, so it suits mixed groups better than strict vegetarians. The riverside setting, the free parking and the optional boat trip make it an easy dinner for families and older travellers who prefer an unhurried evening away from the beach strip.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Family recipes
Eastern Thai dishes from the owner's family.
- 02
Riverside setting
Parking is in the resort car park.
- 03
Firefly boat trip
A free 10 to 15 minute trip is offered after dinner.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Baan Ta Klua is on the river at Aana Resort in Klong Prao, with free parking in the resort car park. A local reviewer says it is open daily from about 11 am to 10 pm.
The kitchen cooks traditional dishes from eastern Thailand based on the owner's family recipes, some kept close to the original and some with a modern twist. Dishes named in the review include a banana flower salad, clear chicken soup with cardamom, fried mangrove leaves wrapped around seasoned pork mince, and fish cooked with salacca fruit and shrimp paste. The menu also has more familiar Thai and Western dishes.
Most highlighted dishes use pork, chicken, fish or shrimp, and the review does not discuss vegetarian options. Vegetarian guests should ask about the banana flower salad and other plant dishes, and check for fish sauce and shrimp paste. After dinner staff offer a free short boat trip up the river to see fireflies in the mangroves, which is a gentle activity for families.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm opening hours
- Ask about vegetarian dishes before ordering
- Mention fish sauce and shrimp paste concerns
- Ask about the boat trip when you book
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Aana Resort, riverside, Klong Prao
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- There is free parking in the resort car park, which saves a walk along the main road. Ask about steps down to the riverside seating if mobility is limited.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are usual; reserve for groups at dinner. Reported hours are 11 am to 10 pm daily, but confirm before you go.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
There is free parking in the resort car park, which saves a walk along the main road. Ask about steps down to the riverside seating if mobility is limited.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Baan Ta Klua good for vegetarians?
The dishes highlighted by reviewers are meat or seafood. Ask the staff what can be made vegetarian.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is reported in the resort car park.
Is there a boat trip?
A local review says staff offer a free short river trip to see fireflies after dinner.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
