Midwinter Khaoyai

A must visit when in Khao Yai. The restaurant is massive, with well executed dining concepts. Try to get an outdoor terrace table, that gave a good view of the premise and stage. And the night weather was so cooling and enjoyable. The food here is generally better than other restaurants we tried in Khao Yai. Staff were friendly, though service can be slow simply because of the long walking distances across the venue. The light projection show started at 7:10pm when we visited, instead of 7:40pm that we read from many reviewers. Clearer communication on show timings would be helpful, as the kids love it and we almost missed it. There was also a huge playground behind the bar, which is great for families. Though, we had hoped that the live band can be better. Outside the main restaurant are a cool cafe and a cosy ice cream shop, likely under the same ownership. Cycling options are available for young kids. We visited during the Christmas period and the festive deco and market were very well executed, giving the whole place a huge Christmas mood. We just loved the vibe of the entire mid winter area.

It’s a huge place with plenty to explore. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and there’s a live band in the evening which adds to the atmosphere. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, though the prices are on the expensive side. I really appreciate that they also have vegetarian options available. Outside the restaurant, you’ll find a charming area filled with Christmas trees, a pond with swans, a night market, cafés, and even activities like archery. It was already quite crowded on a weekday, so I can only imagine how busy it gets on weekends. The security staff were very friendly and accommodating, always greeting with a smile. The best time to visit is late afternoon so you can enjoy the sunset and stay through the evening when the lights and ambiance are at their best. They also have a lots of events coming for the Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Valentines.

This venue is crazy large, they have a large indoor area and an even larger outdoor sitting area for their dining. They even have multiple separate outdoor sections for cafes and such… and they have seasonal market on one of their hills… yes, hills - in their backyard… Food wise, I suppose it’s ok. Nothing really outstanding, just tasty enough to warrant the premium you do pay for. If weather permits, choose outdoor for a nicer ambience.

Environment and spaces: A large space that get restaurant, desert shops, bar, market, exhibituon hall, farm and food stores. We went there during Christmas. There is a small Christmas market and the grassland is nicely decorated with big and small Christmas tree. Great Atmosphere. Food and beverages : Didn't really visit the main restaurants. Visit the market food stores and afteryou only. Taste is so so. All the stores in the area didn't accept cash. Only accept scan pay and credit card which is not very convenient.

Midwinter Khaoyai Date of visit: 2025 Dec 16. Time of visit: 7:10 pm to 7:25 pm. Overall: 8.125/10. Sight Seeing / Activity: 7. Indoor and Outdoor Ventilation: 8. Ambience: 10. Location: 7.5. Expected activity 0.5 hours. Price Entry: Free. Sight Seeing: I did not dine at Midwinter Khaoyai, and only stopped by briefly to get a feel for the atmosphere and ambience. The outdoor setting was welcoming and impressive, with a live stage, music and songs. The lighting highlighted the building's architecture and the overall setting nicely. For those who want to enjoy the pleasant evening ambience, consider to getting some drinks, dessert and / or finger food while soaking in the lovely atmosphere. Indoor and Outdoor Ventilation: Much of the space is open to sky, providing good natural ventilation. Location: It is about 30 mins ride from hotels in Khao Yai. Khao Yai is about 2.5 hours ride from Bangkok.

There are three main areas: 1. Restaurant 2. Cafe 3. Market (pop ups) Restaurants and Cafe have exactly the same prices for food, so stick to the restaurant if you want a better dining experience. Head down to the Cafes for a more chill dining experience with a view. The usual overpriced matchas are available at the Cafes as well. Somehow the Cafes are all self service, with beepers and you have clear your own food after eating. For the price we paid, we expected a better service. If you want affordable dining options, head straight to the market areas where there are a lot of clean street food options!

Thank you for the New Year's Eve meal. Thank you to all the staff and chefs who worked hard today.👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 👍🏻🙏 delicious food, great atmosphere, and live music. I recommend booking in advance on the festival day. You can book through various channels: line, facebook, or call.

After a long drive from the airport, we settled at Mid Winters for lunch. We were practically the only people there when we arrived. To be honest, the ambience is great, welcoming and spacious. We sat outdoors to soak ourselves into the environment of endless greens over the horizon, except for a stage at the center which we guess is for night only. Food isn't that fantastic to command a premium price so in terms of value of money, I will say a big no. Its like you are paying for the ambience and surrounding but if you need good local food, look elsewhere. Good service is a given in Thailand and the staff lived up to it. Will I go back on my next trip? Honestly, no. That ambience is a plenty in Khao Yai. Not that the food isn't good, its decent, it just doesn't command that price.