Ayutthaya

Boat noodle
10 baht per bowl
In front of telephone authority building and (2nd location) opposite Sri Nakharin Park along U-Thong Road.

Original boat noodle was cooked on a boat. It's noodles and soup with meat and vegetables. They are served in a little bowl and most people would eat more than one to relieve their hunger.

Malakor
Chee Kun Rd
Most mains 45-60 baht
Opposite Wat Ratchaburana

Reasonably priced restaurant with great views of Wat Ratchaburana and very good food. Meat in most dishes can be substituted by tofu. Patrons have the choice of eating indoors or on the balcony. Also available is some of Ayutthaya's best coffee.

Siam Restaurant
Chee Kun Rd
Most mains 50-100 baht

Serves unremarkable Thai and Vietnamese food, but makes up for it with an excellent location with views of Wat Mahathat as you eat, air conditioning, and possibly the best toilets in the city.

Vegetarian Restaurant
Khlong Makham Rieng Rd
15-25 baht
early-2PM, daily
50 metres south from the junction with Naresuan Rd

One of the usual Thai rahn a-hahn jair. With 8 different meals available and side orders of gluten and gluten.

Roti Saimai
U-Thong Road and Si Sanphet Road junction
Opposite Phra Nakorn Si Ayutthaya Hospital

Roti Saimai is a Thai-style candy floss wrapped in a roti - a very popular local dessert.

The usual excellent night market fare is also available, ask your guesthouse for the most recent night market locations. At the same time, you may wish to ask some advice on what to order if you don't speak any Thai.