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Mama's chicken

Restaurant

👍👍 Coming to Tonsai, we already knew that we want to go to the legendary Mama’s Chicken. With the rain, it was very hard to find the path behind the big puddles. We tried again on a sunny day and it was a jackpot - the portions were big, everything was delicious and the chicken burger was simply worth... People often mention chicken, burger, worth, Tonsai, delicious, Mama', Thailand, village, good, restaurant,


Address

Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand

Contact

+66 82 992 1842

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (310 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Magdalena O. 1 year ago on Google
    Coming to Tonsai, we already knew that we want to go to the legendary Mama’s Chicken. With the rain, it was very hard to find the path behind the big puddles. We tried again on a sunny day and it was a jackpot - the portions were big, everything was delicious and the chicken burger was simply worth dying for. I think it was the best burger we’ve ever eaten in our lives (seriously!). In the end, we ordered 2! For 3 dishes and 2 big cocktails we paid 410 THB. Don’t be scared how the surroundings or the place look like - just go and you won’t regret it. I wish we could have gone more times! TIPS TO GET THERE: 1. There’s a concrete path straight from the longtail boat dock at the beach. 2. When you’re walking on the beach, walk along the wall between 2 resorts (Tinidee and Tonsai Bay resort). There’s going to be a path on the right side of the Tinidee’s pool. Follow the path along the wall, at some point you’ll have to turn left. This is where you should see a ladder to jump the wall. Once you cross the wall, there are signs leading you to straight to Mama’s Chicken. Pictures for a reference attached.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trotting H. 1 year ago on Google • 633 reviews
    It is worth the short walk into the village for this. The resort and cafes along the way have all closed due to covid. They are the only surviving one in this village. I ordered the chicken burger that many talked about. It is 2 thin breaded patties in a burger with a light crisp. It is chicken breast meat but super tender and juicy. They have different sauces and mayo to go with the burger too! Definitely one of the best chicken burgers I have had. Did a time lapse video of the making. Their papaya salad is also really good. Somehow all the ingredients are soft and absorbed the sauce really well. Very flavourful in each bite. Ordered their banana shake too. Good balance of milk and fruit. Different those that I have tried. They also have small takeaway packs like fried chicken sticky rice, banana sticky rice etc that climbers come and buy as take away for the day. I saw a 70+ year old Caucasian lady with 2 walking sticks to support herself walked in for breakfast. She must be living here for a long while and this is a regular routine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max M. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    What does it profit a man to gain all the fried chicken burgers he desires but to lose his gastrointestinal health? Thankfully, this is not a question I had to answer. After conducting a Visual Assessment of Mama's Chicken's humble premises, I expected severe food poisoning. How wrong I was. My body rejoiced at the nourishing fare. My wallet rejoiced at the negligible costs. The relevant chickens, however, did not rejoice (NOTE: CONJECTURE). The owners and staff are the sort of people who would be saints if whatever religion the Thais practice had a concept of sainthood. They are not, however, ruthless administrators. I would suggest they replace the swirling kaleidoscope of bank notes with a cash register. Regardless, their mental arithmetic is astounding. I was surprised the local Asian schoolchildren weren't lining up for tutoring.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon G. 8 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Mama's Chicken is located down a back road that seems like it goes no where, but keep going and you'll find it. We went for a late lunch and Mama's daughter cooked us an amazing chicken burger and had some delicious fruit shakes. Well worth the trek in! The restaurant is moving closer to the resorts in a month.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Szabolcs G. 2 years ago on Google
    Hidden place on Tonsai beach. Friends told us to visit it and we weren't disappointed. At the moment there aren't many people in the village, just as in whole Thailand due to covid-19. Still we get probably the warmest and friendliest welcome from the hosts and had the best ice tea and mango shake here so far in Thailand. I recommend to check in for everyone who visit Tonsai Beach, and hope that as Covid-19 decreases the people will come back to the village and the Mama's chicken.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connor D. 1 year ago on Google
    This is legitimately the best food that I've eaten in my two or so weeks in Thailand. If you're in Tonsai you owe it to yourself to eat here. Definitely worth the trek over from Railay as well!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renan 1 year ago on Google
    Mama’s chicken location is in an abandoned street, which may you ask if there is any bar or restaurant open. But yes it’s open, even if the restaurant itself is really simple, the food is good, we have eat there twice and the woman working there was lovely!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B T. 1 year ago on Google • 47 reviews
    We stayed 2 days in next hotel we ate breakfast and dinner here everyday. They are 3 generation women. Their food is good and delicious. Portions are huge compare to many places in Thailand. Best and cheap in tonsai.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katja H. 11 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    We loved our lunch here! It's an unassuming shop towards the back of the village. The chicken burger is definitely worth trying. The Thai dishes were a massive portion size and very flavourful. Reasonable prices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Starry P. 3 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    Divine fried chicken burger! Cheap and delicious. Service isn’t the fastest but chill, you’re on island time! Edit: Came back for breakfast and it’s just as good as lunch. Huge American pancake (thick and fluffy) and lots of veggies in their stuffed veggie omelet. Perfect before rock climbing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob X. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been going to Mama's Chicken since 2012... Even though a lot in Tonsai has changed over the years, especially post covid and lockdowns, Mama's is still going strong and tastier than ever!!! Mama personally caters to my vegan dietary needs and still seems to turn out some of the tastiest and most authentic Thai dishes in southern Thailand. If you find yourself in the Krabi, Aonang, Railay, Tonsai Bay area, Mama's is a must visit if you are even remotely adventurous and the 10 minute boat ride is well worth the experience you will have IMHO!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Antonio Vidal C. 5 months ago on Google • 185 reviews
    Practically the only worthy restaurant in this area, smoothies are very good! You can see monkeys here. Be aware and tell them not to make the food spicy. We couldn't almost eat it because it was too spicy for us.

  • 5/5 Elena P. 1 month ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    Amazing food! All the dishes we tried were so tasty. Fish with garlic and pepper delicious and good tom yum soup. Great chicken burger. We ate there several times while staying in the area. At night it gets busy so be ready to have some patience because can be delays and missed orders but food is really worth it.

  • 5/5 Taiki Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Mama’s fried chicken burger is great. I always visit here when I’m in Krabi. The trail leading to the venue makes you think you are making a mistake, but you won’t regret it! And their kitten is too damn cute.

  • 5/5 Alinastrt 1 year ago on Google
    Best food you can get on Tonsai! They have a huge variety of dishes, so there's something for everyone. You get big portions for little money. Recommend! They're always super friendly & we loved eating there!

  • 5/5 tomas H. 1 year ago on Google
    By far the best restaurant quality/ price that I’ve tried in all Thailand. 100% recommended!!

  • 5/5 A C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very hospitable and the reviews were right; the best chicken burger I have ever had. You’ll also be supporting a family business that has sadly lost revenue due to a large resort building a wall to separate them from the village. You can get there easily by walking down the Ton Sai Resort path (you’ll the massage place/grocery store etc) keep walking and you’ll see the signs for Mamas. I would go in the daytime or take a torch at night. So worth it.

  • 5/5 Anna Maria O. 1 year ago on Google
    You have to visit Mamas chicken when coming to Tonsai Beach. There is a huge selection of food for a cheap price and its all very delicious. The staff is increadibly friendly. I enjoyed my stay at mamas chicken and would always come again

  • 5/5 Roman M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best restaurant in the area. Very nice people and great service. The portions are large and the food is very tasty and authentic. We came here ervery night for dinner when we stayed in tonsai beach.

  • 5/5 Zisin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Agreed with all the reviews. Best Penang curry I have had in Thailand. Best mango shake too. Sin is super friendly and funny. It felt like eating with family.

  • 5/5 Jonathan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious food! Well worth the trek to get there. Horrendous mosquitoes though so make sure to bring bug spray

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 9 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Grabbed a chicken burger to go and brought it back to the beach. The place is towards the back of the town, but well worth the walk. Chicken burger was among the best I’ve ever had. Very crispy. Also grabbed some smoothies which were refreshing. 10/10 would recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abbi W. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Saw all the reviews about the ‘best chicken burger’ so I had to try! And trust, it did not disappoint (coming from a fussy eater) Freshly cooked to order, proper breaded chicken, fresh salad, a soft bun which is lightly toasted! Couldn’t complain, especially for the price 80THB (£2 roughly)


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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