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Fermented tofu noodles from a cantankerous street vendor, roe-encrusted crab leg lollipops at a Michelin-starred temple of gastronomy, and more great bites to try now in Thailand’s capital city

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Many conversations in Bangkok invariably end up in debates over the merits of this or that noodle shop, where to get the best deep-fried pork rinds, and whether a good tom yum soup still really exists. This is because food — on par with music, dance, and art — is one of Thailand’s most celebrated cultural pursuits. Many Thais are fiercely protective of their cuisines and judge chefs and cooks by a high standard. To flourish in a city like Bangkok, a successful eatery must be truly very good.

The capital is undergoing a renaissance of sorts following the depths of the pandemic. Traditional hotspots in the central business district are starting to stir, while a renewed sense of life pervades some of the unlikeliest places: down the alleyways of Chinatown, in Thonburi across the Chao Phraya River from Bangkok, and on the eastward fringes of nonstop sprawl. From a cantankerous street vendor slinging traditional fermented tofu noodles to a Michelin-starred temple of gastronomy making fish roe-encrusted crab leg lollipops, an accurate blueprint to great dining covers every corner of the City of Angels.

Chawadee Nualkhair is a Bangkok-based food writer whose cookbook, Real Thai Cooking , will be out in 2023.

Krua Khun Ein

For a less rarefied taste of Southern Thailand than the impenetrable Sorn, look no further than this unassuming (air-conditioned) shack set on the outskirts of town. The menu is stuffed full of regional specialties like stir-fried malindjo leaves with egg, pork in shrimp paste with stink beans, and of course, gaeng tai pla (fermented fish organ curry). The kitchen presents as boldly flavored and ear-ringingly spicy a glimpse into Southern Thailand as is humanly possible without an actual plane ticket to Hat Yai. Note: The second branch, listed here, is superior to the first.

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Or Tor Kor Market

Think of this market as your go-to Thai food wonderland. Apart from a fresh produce section, the space also features cooked food and desserts you can try in the open-air food court. For central Thai cuisine, line up at the Samran Gaeng Thai stall, and follow up with a bowl of shaved ice. Other highlights include cooked seafood, pork satay, fresh durian, and mangoes. 

A descendant of the now-defunct stall at the Chatuchak Weekend Market, Prik-Yuak now lives in comfy, air-conditioned digs on Pradipat Road, a part of town chock-full of under-the-radar cafes and bars. Despite the elevated setting, the kitchen has maintained its high standards when it comes to the food; the kanom jeen sao nam (rice vermicelli with fresh coconut milk), rice with shrimp paste, and even the simple kai pullo (five-spice pork belly and egg stew, a typical elementary school dish) are as good as ever.

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Gaeng Pa Sriyan

Gaeng pa (aka “jungle curry”), one of the spiciest dishes Thailand has to offer, has a deep, cult-like following, illustrated by the perpetually full tables at this culinary institution in the Dusit district that focuses intently on the delicacy. Here you get a whole roster of options for this fiery, coconut milk-free favorite; variations feature frog, snail, quail, and wild boar, alongside the more common chicken, beef, and fish meatball. Round out your meal with stir-fried catfish in chile paste and river snails stir-fried with green peppercorns and wild ginger. Finally, don’t miss out on the durian ice cream with sticky rice for dessert if you are a fan of the “king of fruits.”

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Krua Apsorn

Krua Apsorn has several locations around Bangkok’s more picturesque, old school neighborhoods, making it a great place to go for a hearty Thai meal while strolling around. The decadent crab omelet is an all-time favorite; round out an order with stir-fried crab with string beans and yellow chilies, river prawns with garlic, and a bowl of sour lotus stem and prawn soup. Do not skip the signature coconut sorbet for dessert. If you have a choice, try the Samsen Road location, where the chef herself, Pa Dang, spends the most time.

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Kanom Beung Bang Mae Prapa

Traditional Thai kanom bueang, or crispy crepes, look nothing like the typical street-stall crepes you will find in many areas of Bangkok. Mung bean flour creates a crispy shell, which complements a filling of sweet eggs, hand-grated young coconut, foi thong (egg floss), and candied persimmon. Savory filling options include dried shrimp, grated coconut, a pinch of makrut lime leaves, and shallot. Prepare for a wait because this is one of the few places that knows how to make its crepes perfectly crisp; fortunately, there’s a row of chairs for those who need to sit with their snack after standing in line.

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Hia Tai Kee 

A charming old-school cafe that has been around for more than 60 years, the original Hia Tai Kee retains its vintage ambience, even after opening in multiple locations. Sip freshly brewed Thai-style coffees (served with condensed milk and complimentary Chinese tea) at round marble-top tables, or try one of the newer drinks like an iced latte. If you’re hungry, try the delightfully greasy Chinese Western breakfast of fried eggs and Chinese sausages cooked and served in a pan, which comes with kanom pang yad sai (stuffed bread) filled with Chinese sausage and butter.

Likhit Kai Yang

Located behind one of Bangkok’s former Thai boxing stadiums, Likhit specializes in grilled chicken. The deliciously scrawny birds are grilled until smoky and just short of dry (in a good way), and served with two dips that the owner, Boonkhem Silathulee, will encourage you to mix. A full menu featuring dishes such as papaya salad, laap , and sticky rice lends this place its northeastern accent.

Roast pork and duck are available just about everywhere in Bangkok. But once you’ve tried the versions at the century-old Jib Kee, you won’t want to go anywhere else. The pork is crispy and rich, the duck fragrant and meaty. Delicious food aside, eating at this open-air shophouse feels like living out a part of Bangkok history, replete with octogenarian servers and a similarly aged crowd of diners. Don’t forget to order the side of stewed duck soup to go with your rice.

Nai Hong Pan Fried Chicken Noodle

Nai Hong is just a couple of woks set up in a decrepit, hard-to-find alleyway, but it does only one thing really, really well: kuaytiaw khua kai, a dish of wide rice noodles fried in lard over coals with chicken and egg. Ask the staff to score you a bottle of beer from the mini-mart nearby, and you’ve got yourself the classic Bangkok Chinatown meal.

Nang Loeng Market

This charming, buzzy, antiquated market is a time capsule of Bangkok 80 years ago. It’s also a great place for lunch. Inside, a loosely linked community of vendors and restaurants sell the kind of dishes — jewel-like desserts, rich curries, slightly sweet snacks, rare noodle dishes — that are getting harder and harder to find in the Bangkok of today.

Don’t let the Chinese name fool you; Kim Leng is, in fact, a great place for homestyle Thai cooking. At the front, find ready-cooked food like chile pastes and crispy fried fish. But really, people come here for mee krob (crispy Thai vermicelli) plus the tom som with fish filets, hor mok (steamed fish cakes with curry), and winged bean salad with toasted coconut.

If you’re willing to brave the lines, this long-standing eatery is the most famous — if not necessarily the best — place in Bangkok for phat Thai. Assert your Bangkok cred by ordering the version with “shrimp oil,” which is actually the rich fat from the shrimp’s head, and cut the richness with a bottle of fresh-squeezed orange juice.

A one-star nod by the Michelin organization has made this once relatively quiet shophouse restaurant into one of the most famous eateries in Bangkok. It’s all about decadence here, with the seafood-packed stir-fries; immense, crab-stuffed omelets; and rich soups still prepared by owner Supinya Junsuta (nicknamed Jay Fai). These days, a visit requires waiting hours. Come as early as 10 a.m. to cut down on time spent glaring angrily at diners lingering over their meals.

Kor Panich was once the go-to for the best sticky rice with ripe, sweet mangoes. Several decades later, there are now tons of choices in Bangkok, but the small shop remains an institution. Kor Panich at Prang Phuthorn mostly offers staples to go, but visitors can pop in just to enjoy the iconic mango sticky rice at the one and only table inside.

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Chote chitr .

A classic inside and out, Chote Chitr is a small eatery that has been around for almost a century among the preserved historic architecture of Prang Phuthorn. Run by the same family for three generations, it’s known for classic mee krob (crispy vermicelli) served with chicken and shrimp. Other popular dishes include the signature banana flower salad with coconut milk and toasted chilies, and the deep-fried grouper served with spicy mango salad. Chote Chitr is a fantastic place to enjoy the Rattanakosin-era wooden shophouse ambiance.

Nataporn Ice Cream 

Thai tropical fruits have been reborn in this small, vintage, and very charming ice cream parlor in the historic Prang Phuthorn area of old Bangkok. Nataporn Ice Cream serves flavors like durian, mango, coconut juice granita, combined with Thai-style toppings like candied palm seeds, candied yam, toasted peanuts, corn, red beans, and millet. Take a seat among the wooden furniture and enjoy the view of the historic community’s common courtyard.

Located on the outskirts of Bangkok’s Chinatown, On Lok Yun has become a famous backdrop for selfies with its wooden booths, cracking floor tiles, and stained walls. Visitors also snap plenty of pictures of the all-day old-style Western breakfast (think greasy plates of fried eggs, ham, and Chinese sausages). Another big draw is the restaurant’s signature fat-loaded, pillowy white bread, which can be ordered on the side with chunks of butter, condensed milk, and gaya, a sweet, egg-based spread.

Ahmad Rosdee

Although a handful of long-standing Muslim Thai restaurants have fallen by the wayside in the wake of COVID, this quiet restaurant on the side of a busy thoroughfare has continued to flourish. Well-regarded for its extensive halal menu and friendly service, Ahmad is particularly known for its goat biryani, spicy oxtail soup, and beef satay; however, a little-mentioned sleeper hit here is the mango sticky rice. To avoid the lunch rush, get here before noon.

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Eathai delivers Bangkok’s best street food without the outdoor heat. This themed food court in the basement of the posh Central Embassy has become a favorite for its delicious variety, as well as its more affordable prices, air conditioning, and comfortable ambiance. Try the fish-ball noodles and the Vietnamese rice vermicelli with grilled pork, as well as the desserts and iced tea. Bangkok Bold Kitchen, recent recipient of a Michelin Bib Gourmand award and an offshoot from the Bangkok Bold Cooking School, holds court in the same space. 

Nai Mong Hoi Thod

Nothing epitomizes Thai Chinese cuisine like the eponymous specialty at this semi-outdoor, shophouse restaurant in Bangkok’s Chinatown: hoi thod, an eggy batter fried until crispy and topped with mussels. More experienced eaters will go with or suan, in which the batter is just barely set and topped with oysters, or maybe the or lua, which boasts a batter fried to crispy shards.

The Originals Mae On's Curry Over Rice at Saphan Han

The somewhat unwieldy name belies this petite 50-year-old khao gaeng (curry rice) stall with a well-edited menu. There’s a section of stir-fries, including the popular catfish in chile paste, a section of curries, including the hard-to-find gaeng kii lek (cassia leaf curry), and a selection of chile dips. All are on offer by 7:30 a.m. in time for workers to drop by on their way to the office. While the deep-fried son-in-law eggs and salted egg yolk in pork-and-crab mince dazzle, the most popular dishes hands down are the simple salted pork and sweet pork.

Sa-nguan Sri

It’s not fancy and it doesn’t appear on international must-eat lists, but Sa-nguan Sri has been a local favorite for over four decades. Small, crowded, and a bit run down, this was the place where many of today’s celebrity chefs learned modern and traditional Thai recipes. Diners can reminisce about the old no-frills Thai way of eating while enjoying green curry with fish balls, kai palo (braised eggs and pork belly), and crispy fish preserves. From March until May, be sure to drop by for the gorgeous khao chae (Thai summertime rice).

Tep Bar focuses on traditional Thai elements: There are live bands, drink lists composed of ya dong (Thai herbal-infused whiskeys) and cocktails with iconic Thai flavors, local craft beers, dishes, and snacks. And because it focuses so much on traditional Thai vibes and ingredients, the bar has become a favorite of residents and tourists.

Most Bangkok Thai restaurants excel in one or two dishes, so you rarely encounter a menu where every dish is a star. But good luck finding a single dud at this stylish place, which specializes in the herb-forward, seafood-focused cuisine of Bangkok’s eastern seaboard. Don’t miss the deep-fried fish, piled high with garlic and turmeric, or the assertively herbaceous stir-fry of chicken thighs and Siamese cardamom.

Nakorn Phochana

The area around Sam Yan Market – known today for catering to nearby university students – used to be famous for its seafood restaurants. These grandes dames of cuisine were often helmed by Thai Chinese cooks with a talent for melding fresh Thai ingredients with Chinese cooking methods such as steaming and stir-frying. Most of the big names have since moved on to more glamorous neighborhoods, but Nakorn Phochana remains, churning out the same stir-fried curried crab, tom yum (spicy lemongrass) soup, and langoustine tails that first charmed diners 50 years ago. Look out for the restaurant’s version of fried rice with Chinese olives, studded with fresh chilies, cashews, and slivers of lime.

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Nom Jit Kai Yang

With great original recipes and a well-managed kitchen, Nom Jit Kai Yang is still the best place to go for a decent Isan meal. The selection of som tam (the famous papaya salad) represent the best of the classic preparations, from basic takes to more involved versions with Isaan’s famous pla ra (preserved fish).

Charmgang Curry Shop

In spite of its location in a dimly lit back alley, Charmgang (loosely translatable to “curry bowl”) has quietly gained a loyal following based on word of mouth over the past three years. Run by a trio of chefs who once worked under David Thompson at Michelin-starred Nahm, the menu — which changes every month — features Thai dishes that have been tweaked to evolve with the times. As a result, you get inventive appetizers like grilled scallop salad on rice crackers and an ever-evolving array of chile dips. Of course, the curries are reliably delicious.

Took Lae Dee 

Took Lae Dee (literally “Cheap and Good”) is like Bangkok’s all-day diner. People come here to tuck into Thai, Asian, and Western food at all hours. It’s great after a night out or when jet lag leaves you craving something substantial, like a burger, fried rice with deep-fried chicken drumstick and egg, or pad kra praw (rice stir-fried with spicy meat and basil). Try to snag a seat at the counter with a view of the bustling open kitchen.

Named after a traditional three-wheeled rickshaw, this tiny shophouse on Charoen Krung Road, run by husband-and-wife team Napol (Joe) Jantraget and Saki Hoshino, has made a big splash in the dining scene. Boasting a menu of kap klaem, Thai drinking favorites, Samlor offers both seasonal tasting menus and a la carte options featuring whatever is good in the market that day (chef Jantraget’s Thai-style omelet is a particular standout). Even better, chef Hoshino’s inventive dessert concoctions blur the edges between Thai, Japanese, and Western flavors (think matcha and sweet potato mille-feuille, or pink guava cake). Note: If you prefer the set menu, book ahead.

Yen Ta Fo JC

One of Bangkok’s most popular noodle dishes is yen ta fo, noodles in a slightly sweet broth, stained pink from the addition of fermented tofu and studded with fish balls. It’s available just about everywhere, but noodle aficionados know that the best version is at this streetside stall, where the cantankerous owner will tell you exactly where and how to sit (couples must not face each other).

Samrub for Thai

Chef Prin Polsuk, formerly of Michelin-starred Nahm, has brought his encyclopedic knowledge of Thai food to this intimate chef’s table tucked away in a quiet neighborhood off of one of the city’s busiest streets. Styled after a Japanese kappo, chef Polsuk doles out creations based on whatever is fresh and local, while his wife Thanyaporn “Mint” Jarukittikun handles front-of-house duties and helps with menus. Also like a kappo, space is limited to a handful of counter seats, so reservations can be hard to get. There is no phone number, so make sure to message the team via its Facebook page for a prompt reply.

Err Urban Rustic Thai

Set up in the former location for the now-closed (and much-lamented) Soul Food Mahanakorn, culinary standby Err continues in the tradition of top-quality casual Thai drinking food spots. Helmed by Dylan Jones and Duangporn “Bo” Songvisava of the Food Trust (and formerly Bo.lan), Err churns out crowd-pleasing favorites like its Chicken Movie (chicken skin served with house-made Sriracha sauce) and Isan-style sausages, as well as traditional Thai tipples such as ya dong (an herbal Thai spirit) and sato (rice beer).

Taling Pling 

Run by descendants of Thailand’s most famous cartoonist and columnist, the late Prayoon Chanyavongs, Taling Pling serves time-honored Thai family recipes in a modern, colorful house. While the restaurant has a few other locations in Bangkok, local connoisseurs prefer the original for namprik rong reur (chile paste with salted egg), stir-fried dok kajorn with eggs, lemongrass salad with crispy fish, rice vermicelli with coconut milk, and custard apple ice cream.

Chef David Thompson’s latest venture takes his obsession with heritage Thai recipes of the 1900s to a new level. At Aksorn (meaning “alphabet”), he draws recipes from funeral books (printed to commemorate the deceased, detailing their lives and favorite dishes), with a particular focus on books memorializing well-known society ladies of the 1940s to 1970s. The restaurant seeks to capture a historical moment when Thai society — and its food — underwent a series of seismic shifts, as quality food spread from the kitchens of wealthy families to the masses. The setting is right on theme, on the top floor of the original Central Department Store, which opened in 1950 and has since become a mixed-use behemoth.

Mae Waree Mango Sticky Rice

Probably the only place in Bangkok that can satisfy a craving for mango and sticky rice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Mae Waree is the first thing you see when you turn the corner into the busy Soi Thonglor area. For convenience, buy a ready-to-eat set (peeled whole mango and a small serving of sticky rice, plus coconut cream) for 130 baht (about $3.40). There are a handful of other Thai desserts — kanom chan, egg flosses, sticky rice with banana — on the shelves as well.

Authors' Lounge

If you are looking for an unmatched teatime experience, book a table on the covered veranda of the historic Authors’ Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. Visiting writers who have stayed at the hotel over the decades — Somerset Maugham, Joseph Conrad, James Michener, Noel Coward — are immortalized with memorabilia in this frequently photographed space. Three sets of afternoon teas, served with tiers of finger foods, are available. Be sure to try the homemade scones served with clotted cream and rose petal jam.

Out of all of the high-end Thai restaurants in Bangkok, Sorn may be the buzziest, thanks to its two Michelin stars and place on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. But even before the restaurant won international plaudits, chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri had been packing his 20-seat restaurant daily, luring Thais with innovative five-course sharing menus centered on the cuisine of his native Southern Thailand. Although the menus change on a seasonal basis, the Gems on Crab Stick — a steamed jumbo crab leg dipped in crab roe and chile paste – remains a perennial favorite. International travelers need to email the restaurant to make a reservation; after Sorn began receiving reservations months out, the team limited bookings to one month in advance, adding to the restaurant’s reputation as one of Bangkok’s toughest tables to land.

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11 Best Restaurants in Bangkok

By Jenny Adams

“ Gin khao laew ruu yaang? ” This phrase translates to “have you eaten yet?” It’s is the Thai equivalent of “what’s up,” and it’s tossed casually out as a greeting and presented frankly as a serious question at all hours of the day and night.

Sitting down for a meal is cultural currency in Bangkok. It’s famously done curbside, on tiny plastic stools in the heat, with no frills but a truly mind-bending amount of flavor—be it a bubbling pot of spicy Tom Yum Goong , with shrimp and chilis bobbing to the surface, or a warming bowl of Khao Soi , where the chicken is falling off the bone in a nest of creamy noodles. The city’s renowned street food is your welcome, but you’ll quickly see the modern, more refined side—accessible in clean, simple café settings and in glittering, opulent dining rooms with river views. The scene includes Michelin nods aplenty, from haute German to molecular Indian to as much Chinese rice and duck as you could fit into a year of eating. Bangkok is a big place. You’ll want a game plan. Then, be prepared to toss it out the window when you wander past something you just cannot pass up eating.

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Outside Prachak Pet Yang in Bang Rak, you'll see a row of hanging ducks—and then you'll see a man methodically butchering them up behind a wall of glass. This joint serves the best Cantonese-style duck in Bangkok; the waterfowl is stuffed with herbs and spices, then slow cooked, resulting in soft flesh with a slightly crunchy skin. Many items on the menu are noodle dishes, but go with a large order of the duck, which comes with rice, a side of cucumber and ginger, and a sweet sauce that nicely balances the saltiness of the meat.

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A restored garden home in Sathorn is a lovely backdrop for Sühring's modern takes on German classics—a type of cooking not readily found in Bangkok. The menu changes daily here; one day you'll see spätzle, the next, brotzeit. The restaurant has a reputation for its wine list, which, unsurprisingly, skews German; you might find your new favorite Riesling. The service is as refined as the setting, and the crowd is dapper through and through.

It's exciting to dine at COMO Metropolitans Bangkok hotel's Nahm, which is, by every measure, one of the finest restaurants in town. There are playful canapés to start, followed by appetizers like the famous pigeon larb salad and a range of creative, spicy soups. The mains are portioned to share, and each dish has something that you've likely never had before; skilled servers are eager to tell you all about the wok-fried fiddlehead ferns or the preserved prawns. This restaurant is a solid pick at any time of day. Come for an extravagant lunch or an evening tasting menu that somehow costs less than $100.

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Issaya Siamese Club's front lawn begs you to wiggle your toes; after all, the steel and concrete of the city feels like distant memory. You plop down into a colorful bean bag (built for two) and drink your first cocktails in the glow of a century-old home while admiring its open shutters, exterior staircase, and pretty roof tiles. Inside, the walls are a brilliant blue, the ceiling slants at funny angles, and the food feels like edible art. There's smoke and fire, and there's a dessert that's literally thrown at the table.

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Downstairs at Supanniga Eating Room, glass walls overlook the river—it feels sort of like a houseboat, if said houseboat also had an industrial, Brooklyn-esque design, and was packed with a crowd of grad students, trendy Thai 30-somethings, and families out for dinner. There's assorted seating—couches, iron and wooden chairs—a long bar, and stairs leading up to an open-air roof, which is the prime location for dining. The kitchen here is known for bold flavors, large portions of traditional Thai comfort foods, and a heavy dash of creativity; you'll see everything from smoked fish to braised bitter melon.

Err is a traditional shophouse reimagined as a funky one-room restaurant in Bangkok's royal quarter. The doors are always swung wide, meaning there's no air-conditioning, even if you opt to sit inside amid the mismatched chairs and cool art. It's playful and inviting, especially if you're in the mood to drink with friends. Garlic, chilis, soy, betel nut, ginger, lemongrass: This is Thai drinking food at its best. You nibble on sausages or pull pork off of satay skewers with your teeth. It's communal, casual, and never dumbed-down for tourists.

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Nai Mong Hoi Tod is a no-frills, uber-local street-food joint with a small, garage-style setting right in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown. The vibe is unfussy: just some red, small, plastic stools amid a flurry of hawker activity, bright bursts of fire from the woks, and the sound of oil sizzling up hoy tod, or oyster omelets, a local favorite. The dish consists of crispy fried egg, a chewy batter, and salty, plump oysters, all garnished with green onions.

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Yaowarat, Chinatown's most famous road, is a deluge of neon lights from thousands of colorful signs stretching overhead in all directions and a cacophony of traffic from taxis and tuk-tuks. One of the most congested areas—the madness within the madness, if you will—is around Guay Jub Ouan Pochana, a stall that's been dishing up rolled noodle soup for five decades. You'll see everyone here: Japanese millennials, iPhones held high, Chinese families out for dinner with their kids, Western tourists, and Thai couples on a date. Get the aromatic pork belly soup with traditional rolled noodles in a fragrant, hot broth—you won't be disappointed.

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Eat Me's owners are Australian, and the menu looks like one you might see in Melbourne, with lamb that's arguably the best in the city. Moments you've maybe come to miss if you've been dining on Thai food for a week—creamy goat cheese, pine nuts, sunchokes—are all represented here. Asian flavors chime in with beautiful restraint; for instance, the sea-urchin butter on hamachi collar. Many of the mains also come in two sizes, making this Silom spot a wonderful place to share.

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You access the Mandarin Oriental hotel's Le Normandie through a small, hallway elevator, and when the doors open, you're hit with an immediate "wow" factor. The design drips in antiques; the lighting has golden hues; and windows stretch the entire length of the dining room, offering some of the best river views in the city. There's a tasting menu as well as an à la carte option; the latter begins with beautiful canapés and moves on to perfectly cooked venison and scallops with bergamot, radish, and lime. Every French plate is a work of art.

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32 Must-Eat Restaurants In Bangkok 2024 – Thai & International

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In this article about the must-eat restaurants in Bangkok, we dive deeper into the best eateries in the city. All of the recommended restaurants were visited by ourselves and we can fairly say that this article is perfect for those who are planning to visit Bangkok for its food scene. As this article is a long read, we try to keep things simple for you as a reader.

Looking for must-eat restaurants in Bangkok? Keep reading!

We divided the list into several sections. By tapping on one of the following green links, you get directed to the designated section. Keep in mind that the recommendations are not listed in a particular order. Under each recommended restaurant, you find one or several food-related links that helps you find more amazing food. At the bottom of the article, you can find a map with all the must-try restaurants in Bangkok we recommend. It’s good to know that all these restaurants and many others are listed in our food app, which we give more information about at the end of this long read. With that being said, let’s jump to our results.

1. Must-eat restaurants in Bangkok that serve local Thai food.

2. Must-eat restaurants in Bangkok that serve mid-range Thai food.

3. Must-eat restaurants in Bangkok that serve Thai desserts.

4. Must-eat restaurants in Bangkok that serve international food.

5. Map of must-try restaurants in Bangkok.

The must-eat restaurants in Bangkok are:

Must-eat restaurants in Bangkok that serve local Thai food

Jay Fai is a must-eat restaurant in Bangkok for the simple fact that it’s a local restaurant with a Michelin Star. The owner of the restaurant, the older lady named Fai (Jay means Auntie) is arguably the most famous Thai chef in the country, especially after Netflix’s Street Food, she gained quite the fame. For decades, she serves impressive Thai food made with all her passion. Famous dishes such as the Crab Omelette (1,000 THB) and the Yellow Crab Curry (1,000 THP), are impressively made over her stoves, no electricity is used. As she works with hot cooking oil, she wears ski goggles to protect her from spitting hot oil. All these details and the fact that the food tastes phenomenal with the best quality crab meat possible are the ingredients for a successful business and make it one of our favourite must-eat restaurants in Bangkok!

2. Pochana 55

The Thai food scene in Bangkok is heavily influenced by the Chinese, as Chinese merchants settled a long time ago before Bangkok was the capital city. A capital the size of Bangkok obviously has every type of Thai food available, however, Thai-Chinese food is most common in Bangkok, especially in Yaowarat (Bangkok’s Chinatown). Pochana 55 is not located in Chinatown but is one of the specialists in the city when it comes to delicious Thai-Chinese food. Absolute highlights are Duck Pad Krapow, Fried Beef with Black Pepper and Fried Clam with Brown Chili. Dishes are available at around 150 – 200 THB. Pochana 55, which is located close to Thonglor BTS Station, is open almost all night long and is, therefore, one of the favourite local eateries for many for a late-night meal.

3. Here Hai

This relatively new restaurant had a clear goal as soon as the doors of the restaurant were open: serving the best crab fried rice in Bangkok. Well, we can easily confirm that they are a top contester, and I personally admit that it’s the most exciting version I’ve tried in this chaotic city. First of all, the portions are large and come with a lot of crab meat. The fried rice itself is nicely salty and this as a whole is super-satisfying to eat. The crab fried rice is so popular that it comes in different sizes including an insanely large family version. Aside from its signature dish, there are several other impressive and unique seafood dishes to be found on the menu. We recommend you try their Stir-Fried Mantis Shrimp with Garlic & Pepper (360 THB) and their Stir-Fried Scallop with Holy Basil (300 THB). A regular plate of Crab Fried Rice costs you 340 THB.

When it comes to Tom Yum soups, there are two restaurants in the city that compete against each other to serve the best tom yum soup in Bangkok. As Pe Aor serves all sorts of versions of the tom yum soup, including ones with lobster, we selected only Pe Aor for this article. For a slightly more authentic version, you must try the soup at Tom yum Goong Banglamphu. Why is the soup from Tom Yum Goong Banglamphu more authentic? First of all, it’s served in a street food “restaurant”, right in the middle of the street. Second of all, the owner of Pe Aor told us that he has to change its recipe slightly to make the soup more likeable for foreigners, simply because the original recipe was too spicy for the Westerner’s taste palette.

Nonetheless, the soup tastes phenomenal and the variety of seafood options is something every customer loves. We highly recommend you to go for the Lobster in Love (350 THB), which is the best value-for-money option and it includes a small lobster. Smaller versions such as the Tom Yum with Prawn, Mussel and Boiled Egg (80 THB) and the Tom Yum with Freshwater Prawn (60 THB) are the popular options for those who visit Pe Aor alone.

5. Polo Fried Chicken

As the name of this local eatery already suggests, Polo Fried Chicken is specialized in fried chicken. When you ask around for fried chicken in Bangkok, locals point you straight to this restaurant. The fried chicken itself comes in two sizes and half a chicken only costs you 130 THB. The meat is succulent, the skin is nicely crisp and the cherry on the cake is the fried garlic that comes with it. For those who are scared to try out new cuisines, especially a cuisine with all those exotic spices like the Thai gastronomy, Polo Fried Chicken is ideal as it has some dishes that match perfectly to what Westerners are custom to. Another recommended fried dish is the Pla Tub Tim Todd (250 THB), which is a deep-fried ruby fish with that tasty fried garlic added to it as well. Both fried dishes go perfectly with one of the tasty, yet spicy and sour Thai salads, such as the Yum Pla Duk Foo (100 THB), which is a spicy Thai salad with fried catfish.

6. Wattana Panich

Wattana Panich is like many of these must-eat restaurants in Bangkok, an institution. Most of the recommended local eateries are in business for decades and recipes go from one generation to the next. These kinds of places are gems and locals who live nearby know exactly where to get these affordable, tasty Thai dishes. Wattana Panich is specialized in beef noodles and is awarded many recognitions. Similar to the majority of these recommended local restaurants, the interior can definitely use a make-over. But it’s not the atmosphere people come for. Right in front of the restaurant, almost on the street, is a huge pan with beef broth that never stops boiling. The fragrance of this heavenly broth can be smelled dozens of meters from the street. The signature Beef Noodles (100 THB) are the bestseller but for those who want something special, go for the Goat Stewed Soup (300 THB).

7. Thip Samai

Many foreigners think that Pad Thai is the most popular Thai food the country has to offer. But that’s because of a solid PR campaign during a rice shortage and a boost of nationalism during World War II. The most popular Thai dishes among Thai are Som Tam (papaya salad) and Pad Kra Pao (holy basil stir-fry with a fried egg). Pad Thai on the other hand, is mostly popular among tourists and the foreigners who tend to stay longer in Thailand quickly pick other favourites such as Khao Soi and Pad Kra Pao. With that being said, Pad Thai is still popular and it’s not that Thai doesn’t eat Pad Thai.

The most famous Pad Thai restaurant can be found in Bangkok, namely Thip Samai. It’s located almost next to Jay Fai, the most famous Thai restaurant in Bangkok we discussed earlier. In this street, you can find all sorts of somewhat legendary Thai restaurants. When at Thip Samai, we recommend you go for their Superb Pad Thai with Large Prawns (200 THB), although there is a regular version available as well for only 90 THB. When opting for the Superb version, you get two huge, juicy prawns with it and it’s not that you eat Thailand’s most famous Pad Thai on a daily basis.

Crispy pork can be eaten as a stand-alone dish or put as an ingredient in other dishes such as noodles (soups). Finding good crispy pork can be a challenge as you want the outside of the pork belly to be crisp while the inside is still succulent. There is one legendary restaurant in Bangkok that does this perfectly, although there are other competitors nowadays in the market. Mr Jo is the most famous crispy pork restaurant in the city and is absolutely worth the visit. The restaurant even got listed in the Michelin guide. Because of its fame, the restaurant is crowded and visitors often have to wait in line. A small plate of crispy pork costs you 55 THB, but you can also order by the kilogram (550 THB)!

9. Sanguansri

Before visiting Thailand and especially when you do have not much knowledge of Thai gastronomy, you think Thai cuisine is all about curries. In reality, curries are not that often eaten by Thai, especially as the Isaan cuisine (the Northeast part of Thailand) is one of the most popular cuisines among Thai and curries are not part of that. But there are amazing curries to be found in Thailand’s capital. One of the most popular ones is Sanguansri, a local eatery close to Phloen Chit BTS. The signature dish is the Green Curry, which comes with chicken. However, every Thursday, the Green Curry is served with Beef and on that day, the restaurant is completely packed. Expect a creamy, rich and slightly spicy green curry that is among the best we’ve ever tried.

10. Soei Restaurant

Listed in many of our articles and others as among the best local restaurants in Bangkok, Soei Restaurant is exactly the type of restaurant you must visit. What makes Soei Restaurant so unique? The restaurant does not have any fancy looks, it’s all about proper food. The meals are packed with flavour, prepared with fresh ingredients and cooked professionally. The owner checks every dish for quality before it’s served. The menu is exciting and you won’t find the dishes served here somewhere else. There are five dishes we recommend you to try: Mackerel in Dried Red Curry (100 THB), Stir-Fried Soft-Shell Crab in Curry Powder (400 THB), Pla Goong (500 THB) which is a Thai shrimp salad, Thai Shrimp Ceviche with a Twist (200 THB) and their most famous dish: Fried Mackerel Cheeks (100 THB). For the latter, you must make a reservation as this dish is often sold out.

11. Nai Mong Hoi Thod

As mentioned earlier, the food scene in Bangkok is heavily influenced by the Chinese. One of the best food areas in Bangkok is Yaowarat, home to countless exciting local eateries and even street food vendors. One of the more famous local restaurants is Nai Mong Hoi Thod who is specialized in Hoi Thod (crispy fried oyster omelette). Simply put it this way: you can’t find any tastier version in the city than the one at Nai Mong Hoi Thod, and trust us, we’ve tried many of these greasy yet super tasty omelettes. The omelettes here come in different sizes and a standard version Crispy Oyster Omelette, which is the bestseller, costs 100 THB. You can combine oysters and mussels along with crispy and spongy omelettes.

12. Aey Seafood

When it comes to local Thai seafood restaurants, Aey Seafood is one of our personal favourites. In recent years, the restaurant got a well-deserved transformation. The menu was slimmed down and the interior get refreshed. Although the menu is somewhat limited compared to other Thai seafood restaurants, what’s being served tastes phenomenal. The fact that every day, people wait in front of the restaurant until it opens its doors at five o’clock in the afternoon, proves that Aey Seafood is still a local favourite. Highlights of the menu are the Stir-fried Crab in Curry Powder (480 THB), Scallops Baked in Butter & Garlic (120 THB), Boiled Cockles (130 THB), Deep-Fried Sea Bass in Fish Sauce (390 THB) and Baked Tiger Prawns with Glass Noodle (240 THB). We love the fact that there are smaller dishes and larger dishes so you can combine them easily to your preference.

13. Somtum Der

As mentioned earlier, Som Tam, or Papaya Salad, is arguable to most eaten Thai dish among Thai. This hugely popular sour and spice salad made with green papaya originates from the Laotian cuisine and is adopted by the Isaan region with their own influence. There are countless versions to discover, but the most popular versions are the Som Tam Thai and the Som Tam Pla Ra. The latter version is made with fermented fish, an adventurous ingredient, not every foreigner is fond of. At Som Tum Der, which has several branches in Bangkok and is recommended by the Michelin Guide, you can discover fifteen different versions of papaya salad. The Spicy Papaya Salad with Deep-Fried Catfish (95 THB) is one of our favourites as it’s in fact a next-level Som Tam Thai with catfish. The sourness and spiciness of Som Tum go perfectly with grilled meats, so we recommend you to choose one of the following specialities when ordering papaya salad here: Grilled Coconut Milk Marinated Pork Skewers (110 THB), House Special Grilled Marinated Pork (95 THB), Deep-Fried Spicy Minced Pork (95 THB) or Der Styled Deep Fried Chicken (85 THB).

14. Nakhon Sanook

Nakhon Sanook is specialized in Khao Moo Grob, which is plain white rice served with crispy pork and topped with a delicious sweet gravy called Siu Haau sauce, which originated from China. There are several popular Khao Moo Grob specialists to be found in the city, but our favourite is Nakhon Sanook as their sauce is simply amazing. A plate of Khao Moo Grob costs you 60 THB and there are different versions to be found, which vary with the type of meat you want extra with. An extra nice detail is that you eat at an aluminium table in a small alley!

15. On Lok Yun

On Lok Yun is one of the most popular local breakfast restaurants in Bangkok. The restaurant is more than 80 years old and is a family-run business serving Asian-style breakfast options such as Scrambled Egg with Bacon, Ham and Chinese Sausage (55 THB), Egg Custard Bread (28 THB) which is a well-known dish served in Malaysia and Singapore also known as Kaya and French Toast (35 THB). The whole atmosphere of this old yet hugely popular local eatery is quite the experience as you have breakfast with locals away from touristic attractions. The restaurant is particularly popular among Singaporeans, but the food served here matches the Westerners’ taste palette too!

16. Tee’s Yen Ta Fo

Yen Ta Fo soup is a spicy and sour soup made from fermented red beans which give the soup that distinctive red colour. One of the best versions can be found at Tee’s Yen Ta Fo, which has one street food shop close to Jay Fai and Thip Samai and a proper, air-conditioned restaurant not that far from it. One of the popular Thai dishes, especially during lunch, is noodle soup. There are countless versions of noodle soups to discover, which we highly recommend you do. If you want to taste something unique, go for the Red Tofu Spicy Noodle Soup (60 THB) or the Red Tofu Spicy Soup with Seafood (200 THB). Be warned, the soups are spicy. For the full Thai food experience, we recommend you to visit the street food shop instead of the restaurant as you devour your red soup right in the middle of a chaotic street.

17. Prachak Pet Yang

Many must-eat restaurants in Bangkok that we recommend have often been in business for several decades but no restaurant is as long in business as Prachak Pet Yang. Mr Prachak brought the centuries-old Cantonese duck recipe over from China in 1878 and today, it’s served by the fourth generation of the family. This famous eatery is widely known for its delicious roasted duck which comes as a stand-alone dish – Roasted Duck (100 THB) – or as part of a larger meal, for example, the Egg Noodle with Shrimp Wonton, Roast Duck and Mixed Meats (120 THB). Prachak Pet Yang is yet another place that’s heavily influenced by the Chinese gastronomy, with dishes that put the emphasis on salty and sweet, rather than the extreme spiciness the Thai cuisine sometimes is known for.

18. Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle

The last must-eat restaurant that serves local Thai food that we recommend is Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle, one of our favourite street food places in Yaowarat (Chinatown). This legendary street food vendor is in business for over eighty years and perfected its recipe over all these years for their famous fishball egg noodles. While other restaurants that serve their typical food for decades often move to a proper restaurant instead of selling the food on the street, Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle chooses to keep things the way they are, which we absolutely love. This hugely popular place is located in a small alley near Yaowarat road, and right after opening during sunset, the majority of the tables are filled with hungry customers as well as locals waiting for their takeaway orders. The service is quick and within minutes, you can enjoy a delicious bowl of noodles. Not only does represent Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle everything that Thai street food stands for, but the noodles are also heavenly too. Their signature Fish Ball Egg Noodle only costs you 40 THB, however, we guarantee you will go for a second.

Must eat Thai restaurants in Bangkok

19. khua kling pad sod.

The spiciest Thai food comes from the Southern region and in Bangkok, you can find a few amazing Southern Thai restaurants. Among them is Khua Kling Pak Sod, which is a family-run business with several branches in the city. The restaurants are all well decorated in a colonial style and the food is clean, served beautifully and packed with flavours. Although the Southern Thai cuisine is the spiciest, there are plenty of non-spicy dishes to discover and the menu of Khua Kling Pak Sod displays clearly which ones are spicy and which are not. The signature dish is the Khua Kling, which is a stir-fried dry curry that is seriously spicy. Other highly recommended dishes are Kai Pa Loh Kha Moo (280 THB) and Nua Pu Pad Prik Kee Noo Sua (480 THB). If you’re into something with a large amount of heat but also exciting flavours you won’t easily find elsewhere, head over to Khua Kling Pak Sod.

20. PraiRaya

One of the most popular Thai restaurants in Phuket named PraiRaya has also a branch in Bangkok and is located near Nana BTS Station. The restaurant itself is inside a beautiful old colonial building and offers typical Southern Thai food. Although some Southern Thai food options are usually extremely spicy, there are some signature options available that are not spicy at all.

The signature dish is the Fresh Crabmeat with Yellow Curry (400 THB) and is usually eaten with Khanom Jeen, a white rice noodle, however, plain white rice can be opted for as well. It is this dish that made PraiRaya so popular in Phuket and the version in Bangkok tastes the exact same with plenty of crab meat. Another best-seller is the Steamed Pork Belly with Pepper (250 THB), which are super soft pieces of pork belly covered in a black-peppery sauce, which is not that spicy. Keep in mind that in Asia, they love to keep the pork belly soft, whereas, in Europe, we tend to bake out the fat. An absolute delicious seafood option is the Deep-Fried Sea Prawn with Tamarind Sauce (480 THB), which are enormous prawns covered in a sweet dressing topped with fried garlic and onion. In our opinion, PraiRaya deserves more credit for the food they serve, but that has maybe to do with the neighbourhood they are located in.

21. ERR Urban Rustic Thai

ERR Urban Rustic Thai is an exciting restaurant serving delicious Thai food from all the regions with finesse. The menu is curated by Bo.Ian, which is one of the higher-end Thai restaurants in the city. ERR Urban Rustic Thai on the other hand, is less formal while you can still enjoy some of the most creative Thai dishes the city has to offer. Combine these two aspects and you have a perfect restaurant for travellers as reservations are needed. Highlights of the menu are: 

(a.) Geng Krua Si Krong Moo (395 THB), which is a Southern Thai curry with pork ribs,

(b.) Moo Hong (295 THB), which is Braised Southern-style pork belly,

(c.) Yum Kai Dao (145 THB), which is a Thai fragrant salad with deep-fried egg and the

(d.) Naem (220 THB), which are Grilled Northern style skewers made from fermented pork.

The dishes are smaller than you are used to, which makes it to share and order a bit more than you are used to. But there is one dish that you absolutely must try and that is the Nang Kai Tort (250 THB), which is the signature crispy chicken skin with homemade Sriracha sauce.

22. Ginger Farm Kitchen

Ginger Farm Kitchen is a restaurant that we visited quite often to get that fragrant taste the Northern Thai cuisine is so famed for. After its success in Chiang Mai, the owners started opening up several branches in Bangkok. With their creative menu, they’ve put the emphasis on homegrown, organic vegetables accompanied by high-quality ingredients. The result: proper clean, tasteful food and a menu large enough to keep even regular customers excited.

Some of our favourite dishes are the Northern Style Poung Jackfruit Salad (225 THB), Khao Soi Northern Style Noodle (165 THB), Grilled Marinated Beef Tenderloin (225 THB) and the fusion Spaghetti with crab Paste and Bacon (195 THB). But as said, there is plenty of other deliciousness to discover.

Must-eat restaurants in Bangkok that serve Thai desserts

23. kor panich.

Mango Sticky Rice is by far the most popular Thai dessert among travellers and that’s for a very good reason. The so-called Nam Dok Mai mango is the king of all mangos that are juicy, sweet and taste like perfection during mango season. A bad mango will ruin this dessert completely, so the key is to find a Mango Sticky Rice seller who sells only ripe Nam Dok Mai mangos. There are a handful of popular vendors to go to and one of them is Kor Panich, which is probably the most famous vendor in the city and definitely the oldest.

Established in 1947, this legendary dessert shop offers a variety of Thai sweets but their mango sticky rice is the most famous. With their Royal Kitchen recipe and quality ingredients imported from all over the country, Kor Panich takes Mango Sticky Rice in Bangkok to the next level. The mango sticky rice at Kor Panich costs 100 THB and they also serve sticky rice with sweet Thai custard and the unusual dried fish with sugar version (both 50 THB).

24. Natthaphon Coconut Ice Cream

Simply put it this way: Natthaphon Coconut Ice Cream serves the best coconut ice cream in the city. Located inside a small house right in the middle of a residential area, you won’t expect to find something unique here. In the room next to the shop, they make all sorts of ice cream, including their famous coconut ice cream, completely pure from one specific ingredient. For example, the mango ice cream is made from one hundred per cent pure mango, without any artificial flavour enhancers or whatsoever. That rule applies to all the ice cream including the coconut version. One scoop costs either 30 or 40 THB and the ice cream is more like a sorbet. There are several flavours to discover, but the coconut version is by far the best seller. Natthaphon Coconut Ice Cream is located relatively close to famous restaurants that are earlier mentioned in this article, so you can combine both visits, however, the shop is already closed at 17:00.

25. Tub Tim Grob Shop

Although travellers are more familiar with the Thai dessert mango sticky rice, locals often choose Tub Tim Grob instead. Tub Tim Grob is a treat made with sweetened coconut milk and shaved ice mixed with jellied coconut flesh, water chestnut and eye-catching crunchy red rubies, which are water chestnuts coated with tapioca flour. The result is a sweet, ice-cold dessert. One of the best versions can be found at Chatuchak Weekend Market and one Tub Tim Grob goes for only 40 THB.

Must-eat restaurants in Bangkok that serve international food

26. gaggan anand.

Whereas Jay Fai gained popularity as the best local restaurant in Bangkok thanks to Michelin and Netflix, Gaggan got its fame thanks to the same channels but as the best restaurant in Asia. Gaggan is a chef from India with a fascinating background and after getting all the required experience in Europe, he opened up his restaurant in Bangkok. And with success. Gaggan was awarded two Michelin stars and awarded as the best restaurant in Southeast Asia. In August 2019, he closed his restaurant and ended an important chapter in his life. In November 2019, Gaggan opened his new restaurant named Gaggan Anand Restaurant with a fresh new start.

Many things changed, but some things stayed the same, including his iconic emoji menu. Gaggan is among the best food experiences you can get in Bangkok, although there is plenty of competition nowadays. Visitors can enjoy either the Dinner Tasting Menu or the Lunch Tasting Menu, both come with a high price tag. If you’re up for something special and of course willing to pay for it, an experience you will never forget in your life, then make a reservation and enjoy the creations of this culinary genius.

27. Artisan Craft Burgers

When craving a burger, you are lucky to be in Bangkok as the burger scene is top-notch. Many foreigners open up burger restaurants that stick to the magic rules of classic burgers, meaning that they grind their own meat with the 80/20 ratio (80% top-quality meat, 20% fat), make their own buns, perfection their fries and keep topping simple, yet original. There are gourmet burgers and smash burgers and everything in between to be found in the capital. One restaurant stands out as they do everything perfect and that is Artisan Craft Burgers. But the competition is fierce and preferences and flavour are always subjective. The Signature Artisan Burger (280 THB) is the bestseller and aside from that it’s a heavenly burger, the fries including their homemade sauces are what make the picture complete. Burger-lovers should most definitely check out other restaurants too, of which the link to our well-read article is listed below.

28. Tacos and Salsa

While the burger scene is booming, the Tex-Mex and Mexican food scene can use a boost. There are a handful of excellent Mexican restaurants, but ask an expat about his favourite Mexican go-to and there is always some sort of negative feedback. Luckily, there is Tacos and Salsa, which is hugely popular in the expat scene and seems to do everything well. The quality is concision, the food is well-flavoured and the sauces are spicy and it has a good variety of Tex-Mex options, all for a decent price. Personal favourites are the Quesadilla Chicken Tanga (250 THB), Soft Tacos (250 THB), Chorizo Sopes (220 THB) and of course their California Burrito (300 THB).

Note: unfortunately, one of the branches was shut down during the pandemic. The only branch that is open is the one in On Nut. Hopefully, the other branches will reopen soon.

29. Aoringo

With a large Japanese community, as many expats from large Japanese companies live and work in Bangkok, you can expect exciting Japanese restaurants in Thailand’s capital. Aoringo is the place to go for Japanese curries. If you want to taste something extraordinary, definitely go for their Deep-Fried Soft Shell Crab (380 THB). Other more common options are Japanese Yakiniku (300 THB) and the Deep-Fried Pork Loin (280 THB). The soft-shall crab version has that unique flavour that none of the other curries can replicate. The Yakiniku is garlicky and the grill flavour makes it super savoury. While the deep-fried pork loin is a classic Japanese combination. Which of the three do you choose?

30. Broccoli Revolution

Vegetarian and vegan restaurants pop up everywhere as the demand for these restaurants increases significantly. Broccoli Revolution is not new to the vegetarian food scene. It is one of the most popular vegetarian restaurants you can find in the city. The menu is original and even for a non-vegetarian like myself, the food is exciting and flavorful. Some of the exciting foods we tried:

• Broccoli Quinoa Charcoal Burger (290 THB)
• Pitaya Bowl (350 THB)
• Tortilla Pizza (250 THB)
• Kayanthee Thoke (180 THB)

One of our favourite sushi restaurants is located in Sukhumvit Soi 31, between Phrom Phong and Asoke. This hugely popular eatery serves beautiful presented and great tasting sushi rolls. Due to its popularity, it’s often completely full during lunch and dinner hours. What makes this place unique is that it’s a low key restaurant, the prices are acceptable and the quality of the sushi is outstanding. Bangkok is home to many sushi restaurants, in different price classes. We believe that Isao is the perfect sushi restaurant with top quality rolls for a good price. Highlights of the menu include Jackie (450 THB), Dragon (450 THB), Sushi Sandwich (350 THB), Crunchy (320 THB) and Volcano (300 THB).

32. Limoncello

Bangkok is home to many amazing Italian restaurants, including some that specialized in pizza. There is always a huge debate about where you can find the best pizza in town. One thing is for sure, Limoncello is one of the popular Italian restaurants in the city and is in business for quite some time. The pasta and pizzas taste divine and the food itself won’t break the bank. For many expats and tourists, Limoncello is your go-to for proper Italian food and that’s why it deserves a spot on this list. Highlights of the menu include the Limoncello Pizza (450 THB), Spaghetti Alla Marinara (430 THB) and the Pizza Zanotti (590 THB). Make sure to leave some room for dessert with their impressive Tiramisu (230 THB).

For more information about this must-eat restaurant in Bangkok, such as the exact location, menu, opening times, recommended dishes and other TopTravelFoods users’ opinions, check out the TopTravelFoods review page of Limoncello.

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THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN BANGKOK

Tantalise your tastebuds with an eclectic culinary journey throughout Bangkok’s lively city! The Asia Collective’s lastest guide to The Best Restaurants in Bangkok will guide you to the most drool-worthy restaurants, from South-East Asian and Local  Thai cuisine to Japanese and Med-inspired eats.

There is something which will tick every foodie’s box of approval!

THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN BANGKOK YOU MUST-TRY IN 2024 – WHERE TO EAT IN BANGKOK

Jim thompson, a thai restaurant.

CUISINE: Thai ADDRESS: 6 Kasem San 2 Alley, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM:  @jimthompsonathairestaurant

Enter the world of Jim Thompson – A Thai Restaurant, paying homage to the legendary gatherings hosted by Jim Thompson and the lively spirit that once delighted guests in the Silk King’s home. Situated amidst traditional Thai houses and lush landscapes, the restaurant seamlessly blends tradition with innovation.

Executive Chef Pepe Dasi skillfully crafts the à la carte menu, drawing from his expertise in award-winning kitchens. The menu strikes a perfect balance between local classics, bold flavours, and inventive twists, all while honouring the rich tapestry of Thai culinary heritage.

Check out the menu at Jim Thompson here , one of Bangkok’s best restaurants.

RIVA DEL FIUME RISTORANTE

CUISINE: Italian ADDRESS: Four Seasons Hotel, 300/1 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Khet Sathon (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @ rivadelfiumebkk

Riva Del Fiume Bangkok is an exquisite culinary destination that transports guests to the elegant ambiance of Lake Como, positioned right in the heart of Bangkok. With four spacious terraces offering panoramic views of the river, guests can indulge in seasonally inspired dishes in the show kitchen, where natural light floods the space, enhancing the lively dining atmosphere.

At the helm of Riva Del Fiume’s kitchen is Executive Chef Andrea Accordi, renowned for his innovative approach to modern Italian cuisine, with menu favourites such as Tagliata di Manzo; thinly sliced grilled beef sirloin served with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan shavings.

Salivate over the menu at Riva Del Fiume here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

VERTIGO, BANYAN TREE

CUISINE: International ADDRESS: 21/100 South, S Sathon Rd, Khwaeng Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @banyantreebangkok , @vertigobangkok

Experience the ultimate rooftop dining experience at Vertigo, offering up sparkling skyline views of Bangkok’s bustling city. Set on the 61st floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok, Vertigo is the place for the sophisticated crowd to be and be seen for a cheeky evening tipple and a delectable dining experience. Indulge in freshly caught seafood and prime cuts of tender meat at Vertigo while their Moon Bar offers the perfect spot for a catch-up over drinks or a post-dinner aperitivo. We recommend the iconic Vertigo Sunset cocktail. The space can get quite packed, so make sure you arrive early or book ahead; it would be rude not to catch a glimpse of this view while in Bangkok!

Discover the menu at Vertigo here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok. 

100 MAHASETH

CUISINE:  South-East Asian ADDRESS: 100 Mahaseth Rd, Si Phraya, Bangrak, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @100mahaseth

Walk your way up to house number 100 on Mahaseth Road, just nearby the charming Charoen Krung, and breath in the aromatic flavours wafting out from the kitchen. Specialising in authentic South-East Asian recipes with an emphasis on a root to fruit and nose to tail experience, this is one of the best restaurants in Bangkok to indulge in local Thai with flair. Showing their support for the local community all ingredients are sourced locally from Thailand farmers with a focus on seasonal produce.

Visit this little gem for flavoursome fresh produce and exotic cuts of meat, try their famous bone marrow roasted in charcoal and longan wood topped with perilla seeds offering flavours of galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime, lemongrass and fresh chillies, delish!

Check out the menu at 100 Mahaseth here , one of Bangkok’s best restaurants.

CUISINE: Indian ADDRESS: 68, 1 Soi Langsuan, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @inddeebkk

This newly opened gem combines flavors, spices, and heat to create an unforgettable dining experience. Housed in a restored 19th-century home, the restaurant boasts a captivating interior under stunning arches with two open kitchens, a wine cellar, and distinct seating areas over two floors.

Headed by Chef Sachin Poojary, Inddee offers a seven-course tasting menu that pays homage to diverse Indian regions. The menu, available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, takes diners on a culinary journey. Dishes like the coal-kissed scallop with injipuli dressing, and a tribute to Nagpuri saoji showcase the art of open-fire cooking. The experience can be extended with supplemental dishes such as a grilled lamb chop and a lobster tail with kanji porridge.

Salivate over the menu at INDDEE here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

CUISINE:  Thai-French Fusion ADDRESS: 1052-1054, 26 Charoen Krung Rd, Bang Rak, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM:  @8020bk

Located in one of Bangkok’s oldest riverfront districts, 80/20 is led by husband-and-wife duo Napol “Joe” Jantraget and Pastry Chef Saki Hoshino. Fusing together regional Thai cuisine with French cooking methods, the 9-course menu truly showcases Thai food in the realm of fine dining. With the use of 100 per cent local-souced, grown-and-raised produce and meat products, 80/20 showcase their commitment to traditional Thai dining. The restaurant layout features a dark-hued dining space of black and brown, industrial pillars, stone walls covered with Thai mural paintings and simplistic furnishings. 

Salivate over the menu at 80/20 Restaurant here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

NAN BEI AT ROSEWOOD BANGKOK

CUISINE: Chinese ADDRESS: 1041/38 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @nanbei.bkk

Nan Bei, meaning South and North respectively in Mandarin, is Rosewood Bangkok’s landmark restaurant – a buzzy, stylish destination for Chinese dining, offering authentic regional specialties from the two China regions, served both indoors and outdoors.  Open kitchens are dedicated to the preparation of popular Chinese seafood dishes  from North to South and world-famous Peking Duck.

Fanciful design touches are inspired by the lyrical Chinese folktale of the Weaver Girl and Cowherd.  A custom-woven art feature stretches the length of the ceiling, in homage to the Weaver Girl who weaves clouds for the sky. A dazzling light installation of 600 illuminated birds in flight references characters in the tale. Two luxurious VIP private dining rooms complement the story with silk wall panels and mirrors referencing the mystical pond where the Weaver Girl and Cowherd first meet and fall in love.

Check out the menu at Nan Bei  here , one of Bangkok’s best restaurants.

CUISINE:  Japanese ADDRESS: 199 Soi Sukhumvit 22, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM:  @akirabackbkk

Setting the culinary bar high is Japanese restaurant Akira Back, situated on the 37th floor of Bangkok’s Marriott marquis queens hotel boasting panoramic, skyline views. The restaurant design is dark and smooth, big and spacious, made up of the main dining area, sushi bar, omakase bar and four private dining rooms. Uncommon in most Japanese restaurants their artistically designed dishes are generously sized, serving up premium quality ingredients with both Japanese and Korean influences.   Expect tantalising dishes, crafty cocktails, designer gins and unbeatable views.  

Check out the menu at Akira Back here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

EAT ME RESTAURANT

CUISINE: Modern International ADDRESS:  1 6 Convent Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM:  @eatmerestaurant

True to its name, Eat Me restaurant serves up mouth-watering Modern International fare, Chef Tim Butler’s ingenious and creative approach is what makes Eat Me’s cuisine so irresistible to one’s tastebuds. The New York-born cook combines various ingredients to create bold and daring flavours, served in a laid-back, ever-changing art gallery setting. Must-tries on the menu include their drool-worthy Alaskan scallops with avocado, yuzu and pancetta and for those seeking something unique, try the homemade ice cream and sorbet in flavours such as chestnut rosemary and blueberry mangosteen. To finish, guests are treated to a complimentary farewell shot of homemade chocolate vodka or a digestive limoncello, the perfect aperitif after an Eat Me culinary experience!

Salivate over the menu at Eat Me Restaurant here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

ERR URBAN RUSTIC THAI

CUISINE:  Urban Rustic Thai ADDRESS: 56 10 Thong Lo Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (Location Map) INSTAGRAM:  @errbangkok

Step foot down a quaint small alley into the drool-worthy Err, offering up the authentic flavours of Thailand and utilising traditional Thai culinary culture and techniques. Unique recipes are created from their in-house preserved products which are made from quality Thai ingredients (including no MSG), it’s not uncommon to see meats hanging in their kitchen so don’t be alarmed!  Err shows off the best of Thailand’s culinary culture, pick from their sectioned menu; preserved, pickled, charcoal grill, crunchy & crispy, wok wok, clay pot, curry or soups; there is something for everyone! The menu is created by Bo & Dylan, the owners of popular restaurant Bo.Lan.

Check out the menu at Err Urban Rustic Thai here , one of Bangkok’s best restaurants.

ISSAYA SIAMESE CLUB

CUISINE: Thai ADDRESS: 4 Soi Si Akson, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @issayasiameseclub

Hidden away in a beautiful two-story colonial villa with an enchanting, floral garden you’ll discover a little Thai-dining treasure, the charming and magnificent Issaya Siamese Club. The majestic setting alone almost steals the show, with adjoining rooms that pop in colour and electric patters creating a tranquil and inviting setting, perfect for a signature cocktail or meal out with friends. From the mind of one of the world’s most well-known Thai celebrity Chefs, Chef Ian Kittichai delivers a farm to table approach to Thai cuisine with a modern twist. Order from the multiple set menus or opt to expand your taste buds with a selection of dishes.

Salivate over the menu at Issaya Siamese Club here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

CUISINE:  Japanese ADDRESS: 672 49 Charoen Krung Rd, Bang Rak, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @jua.bkk

Serving modern Izakaya cuisine in the heart of Bangkok’s creative district, JUA is an intimate sake bar and yakitori restaurant. Located in an old-school illegal gambling house, JUA is a reference to the game of Siamese blackjack (pok daeng) relating to its cheeky and notorious past. Owner and Executive Chef, Chet Adkins, curates igniting flavours for skewered meats and fresh vegetables which are grilled over binchotan, or Japanese charcoal. Alongside their traditional kushiyaki menu the team have also developed an assortment of progressive Japanese and Korean delicacies which are perfect for sharing. Pair these delectable flavours with artisanal sake, craft beers or small-batch spirits for the perfect evening shared with loved ones!

Check out the menu at JUA here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

CUISINE: Thai ADDRESS: 399/3 Silom 7 Alley, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM:  @ledubkk

Tucked around the corner from Chong Nonsi BTS in Bangkok’s bustling Silom district, sits one of the most creative and artsy Thai restaurants in Bangkok, Le Du Restaurant and Wine Bar. This effortless stylish restaurant serves up modern Thai cuisine, paired with a wide range of fine wines. The decor of the restaurant is a neat blend of traditional and modern, Le Du translates to ‘the season’ both the menu and atmosphere here are inspired by each season, with food featuring local and sustainable produce from around Thailand. The interior consists of warm wooden furnishings highlighted by soft lighting, white furniture, floor to ceiling glass windows and pastel floral arrangements.  

Salivate over the menu at Le.Du here , one of Bangkok’s best restaurants.

CUISINE: Thai ADDRESS: 999 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @pastebangkok

A dining destination that reaches into the depths of Thai history and heritage, with recipes inspired by Thai royalty, aristocratic families and heritage cookbooks. Each dish has been intricately crafted by chef Bongkoch ‘Bee’ Satongun, named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2018. The result, an exciting blend of passion and innovation, with artistic visionary, bold flavours and warming hospitality all combining to make Paste one of the Thai capital’s most unique and delicious restaurants. The restaurant itself is set in an unexpected location, the top floor of a shopping mall, yet it’s modern and inviting, laid-back and sophisticated, with a spiral sculpture made from hundreds of silk cocoons serving as the focal point of the striking interior.

Salivate over the menu at Paste here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

CUISINE:  Mediterranean ADDRESS:  14/2 Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM:  @quincebangkok

Be greeted by rich brown leathers, hues of deep blue and warm timber accents, Quince’s stunning mid-century decor and flair for delicious cuisine and cocktails will have you coming back for more, time and time again. The main dining room is bordered by a large wooden-top kitchen counter, where you can watch Chef Charlie Jones and his crew hard at work in the kitchen at the two wood-fire ovens. Crowd favourites include; Hummus and Merguez accompanied by naan bread, pickled chilli and dukkah; BBQ Baby Octopus accompanied by artichoke and paprika butter; Black Truffle Chicken Liver Parfait with mandarin jelly, nut brittle and sourdough; and last but not least the Wood Roasted Coquelet with baby potatoes, roasted vegetables and chicken jus. We’re drooling already!

Check out the menu at Quince here , one of Bangkok’s best restaurants.

SAFFRON CRUISE

CUISINE: Thai ADDRESS: ICON Siam Pier 2 Embarkation (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @banyantreebangkok

Embark on a sensory adventure on board Banyan Tree Bangkok’s Deluxe Saffron Cruise. Cruising along the Chao Phraya River, feast your eyes on the two-storey vessel that features beautiful, natural wooden flooring and warm wood-panelled walls. Take in the unrivalled sights of the stunning Bangkok skyline and impressive landscapes whilst treading the River of Kings.

Broad floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around the lower-deck dining saloon ensure that you enjoy the best views of the vibrant Land of Smiles whilst indulging in authentic, tantalising Thai cuisine. You can expect a thrilling experience as the Saffron Cruise also includes live entertainment and cultural performances for guests. Head to Moon Deck on the upper level of the vessel where you can sip on cocktails under the stars or overlooking the brilliant sunset.

CUISINE:  German ADDRESS: 10 Soi Yen Akat 3, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @restaurant_suhring

Serving up a storm is German twin brothers Thomas and Mathias Sühring, producing seasonal, high-end German cuisine for Bangkok fine dining lovers to enjoy. Situated down a leafy residential street within the neighbourhood of Sathorn, Suhring takes over the first floor of chef’s house creating a home from home ambience that is welcoming and positive. The restaurant offers multiple rooms to dine in; the open kitchen, the living room or the conservatory, which is filled with small keepsakes from Berlin. The menu changes daily and is presented in a unique and fun way; old tin boxes contain tasty canapes, foie gras on brioche comes balanced on a tall wine flute filled with an Austrian dessert wine and pots and cutlery cover the table creating a rustic atmosphere.

Salivate over the menu at Suhring here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

SUPANNIGA EATING ROOM

CUISINE:  Mediterranean ADDRESS: 392/25-26 Maha Rat Road Phraborom Maharajawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @supannigagroup

Situated in the middle of Bangkok’s historical quarter amongst attractions such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Flower Market, Supanniga X Roots serve authentic Thai cuisine in the heart of town. Indulge in dishes which are inspired by Trat and Khon Kaen culture, formulated with top-notch produce to create light savoury bites and punchy mains. Fancy something sweet? Supanniga recently collaborated with famed roasting house, Roots Coffee, who specialise in Thai-inspired cakes and ice-creams to fix any sweet cravings. This joint venture is a big hit, completed by an unparalleled riverside location for guests to enjoy an unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the menu at Supanniga Eating Room here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

GIGLIO TRATTORIA FIORENTINA

CUISINE: Italian ADDRESS: 149 Sathorn Soi 12 (Silom), Bangkok (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @giglio.trattoria

Taste traditional Tuscan cuisine and a wide selection of Tuscan wines at the Trattoria Fiorentina. In Bangkok’s bustling Sathon area, chefs Manuelo Pintore and Paolo Vitaletti offer an informal, family-style trattoria atmosphere. 

With spectacular dishes like pici al ragu di salsiccia and the classic Panzanella, a crisp salad of tomato, cucumber, celery, and toasted Tuscan bread, the restaurant concentrates on the basic, classic cooking of Italy’s largest region.

Check out the menu at Giglo Trattoria Florentina here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

SWEET POPPY

CUISINE: Australian ADDRESS: 90/10 Soi Samakee, Tambon Tha Sai, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Chang Wat Nonthaburi (Location Map) INSTAGRAM: @sweetpoppythailand

An Australian-inspired restaurant, open-air cafe, juice bar, private studio, store, and outdoor play and event area are all part of this beautiful green lifestyle place. The restaurant’s owner and chef, Jesse McTavish, drew inspiration for the menu from his homeland of Melbourne. 

The Kingfish in coconut cream, the Barramundi, and the Australian roast beef tenderloin are some of the must-try dishes here. To cap things off, finish your dinner with a delectable Brownie with intense chocolate flavour and ice cream!

Check out the menu at Sweet Poppy here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

VILLA FRANTZÉN

CUISINE: Modern Nordic ADDRESS: 7 Soi Yen Akat 3, Khwaeng Chong Nonsi, Khet Yan Nawa (Location Map) INSTAGRAM:  @villafrantzen

In the heart of Bangkok lies Villa Frantzén, a modern Nordic restaurant serving some of the city’s best food with Asian influences. From the moment you step into the restaurant, you will feel like you are in a different world, with its interior inspired by a modern Nordic aesthetic. They have a 6-course menu with options to choose from per serving. A selection of dinner cocktails is also available, but for a full cocktail experience, you may head to the cocktail bar just beside the restaurant.

The service is impeccable, and the setting is intimate and romantic. It belongs to Frantzén Group, an award-winning restaurant group that includes 3-Michelin-starred restaurants in its portfolio: Zén in Singapore and Frantzén in Stockholm. Also, beyond cocktails, the restaurant has at its disposal a vast wine cellar with new-age and classic wines. 

Salivate over the menu at Villa Frantzén here , one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.

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8 restaurants in Bangkok on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list

Which of the city’s top dining rooms are on this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list?

Along with the Michelin guide, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants is one of the most celebrated and awaited dining awards in the region. Each year, it rolls out a list of both establishments and praise-worthy chefs that churn out great dishes using traditional and innovative techniques, and push new boundaries in the culinary scene.

But while Michelin recognition is based on the critiques of inspectors, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants is decided by votes from industry experts, insiders, chefs, and editors, each of whom can vote for 10 restaurants that he or she has visited in the past 18 months. 

Here’s the list of Bangkok restaurants that made it to Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024.

RECOMMENDED: Here's the list of Michelin-starred restaurants in Thailand

No. 3 - Gaggan Anand

• Phrom Phong

Located deep in Soi Sukhumvit 31, this establishment is the new eponymous dining room of the famed Indian rock star chef. The restaurant features 25 unique dishes that prove that Chef Gaggan is still on top of his game when it comes to fun, progressive cuisine. 

No. 6 - Nusara

• 5 out of 5 stars
• Rattanakosin

Thitid Tassanakajohn’s award-winning fine-dining restaurant Nusara has moved to a larger location on the same soi. It now occupies all three floors of a corner shophouse that strategically faces Wat Pho, the ancient and much-revered temple that lights up at night.

The menu still focuses on Thai fare with modern twists. Chef Thitid sources fine ingredients from around the country for recipes inspired by his ancestors, particularly his beloved grandmother. The 10-course meal is priced at B4,500++.

No. 7 - Sühring

Twinnies Mathias and Thomas Sühring have partnered with Gaggan Anan, the owner of Asia’s best restaurant, to elevate German cuisine. Sühring serves up a tasting menu of either nine or twelve servings, both of which modernize traditional German dishes. However, the true highlight is the Brotzeit, based on the German bread-centered staple. Homemade sourdough is topped with butter, cripsy pork skin and a pretzel with sour-and-spicy sauce before being wrapped in foil, charcoal-grilled and served with aging Black Forest ham and homemade sauerkraut. Result? One of the best breads in all of Bangkok. 

No.11 - Sorn

• Sukhumvit 26

Chef buddies Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri and Yodkwan U-pumpruk have revolutionized the perception and taste of southern Thai cuisine, which was previously regarded as casual fare. They achieve this through elevated settings, profound storytelling, advanced techniques, and the use of rare and fresh seafood ingredients, some of which even Thais have never experienced.

No. 12 - Le Du

Le Du has recently undergone its first renovation in 10 years, revealing a mesmerizing interior designed by the celebrated studio, Department of Architecture. Illuminated with captivating lighting, the new design shines brightly in the dark. In terms of cuisine, celebrity chef Thitid Tassanakajohn draws inspiration from traditional Thai recipes, presenting them in contemporary ways without sacrificing their authentic flavors. Pairing the meal with Dassai sake comes highly recommended.

No. 17 - Potong

Prolific chef Pichaya “Pam” Utharntham draws inspiration from her Thai-Chinese heritage to create a dining experience that’s completely different from what she offers at The Table , her intimate dining room where she churns out creations influenced by French fare and western cooking techniques.

No. 29 - Samrub Samrub Thai

What started out as a pop-up eatery known for forging collaborative dining experiences is now one of the most sought-after restaurants in town. Samrub Samrub Thai, helmed by Chef Prin Polsuk, is stylized as a chef’s table restaurant that revives age-old Thai recipes. Recently it was named the 75th best restaurant in the world by the folks behind the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. 

No. 42 - Baan Tepa Culinary Space

• 4 out of 5 stars

Baan Tepa embodies Chudaree "Tam" Debhakham's dedication to transforming traditional Thai recipes and locally sourced ingredients (many of which are harvested from the on-site farm) into distinctive dishes that are not available elsewhere. Thai classics are skillfully played and presented to create a dining experience that entices guests to return time and time again.

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17 Best Places To Eat And Drink In Bangkok, Thailand

Thailand, otherwise known as The Land of Smiles, has so much to offer the world — not least of which is the country's beautiful cuisine, which has seen an explosion of popularity in recent years. And what's not to love? Thai cuisine is adept at meeting the needs of various eaters; it's easy to go gluten-free or vegetarian, and Thai cooking is notoriously dairy free. If you've become as consumed by Thai tastes as us, you probably hope to one day get right to the source and experience this amazing cuisine in its home country.

And that's just what we did. During a recent tour of Thailand, we went right to the country's capital to explore all of the street food stands we could find. Bangkok is famous for its night markets and a wide array of food courts that offer both traditional Thai dishes as well as foods influenced by immigrants from neighboring countries. Along the way, we made sure to peek into some exceptional cocktail bars and dig for as many hidden gems as we could find. Enjoy this guide to eating and drinking in Bangkok.

From the World's 50 Best to the Michelin Guide, there doesn't seem to be a culinary awards organization out there that has yet to recognize the Sukhumvit-based Sorn restaurant for its exciting, innovative approach to revitalizing Southern Thai cuisine. The restaurant is at the top of its game when it comes to creating renewed expressions of traditional Thai dishes , which it does by bringing inventive, sometimes completely undiscovered ingredients to the dining table.

Through 22 courses, diners at Sorn may try completely new varieties of guava, cultivated from years of breeding that culminate at the moment when the tangy, florally sweet fruit hits your tongue. They may be exposed to sandfish, a small sea creature the size of an anchovy but with less of a fishy flavor. A meal at Sorn starts with an individual focus on small plates but gradually ascends to a shared affair, merging artistic exploration with a shared sense of cultural values.

Or Tor Kor Market

All fine dining establishments considered, more likely than not, you're going to end up eating most of Bangkok's meals from street food vendors in various markets and stalls across the city. Not only is it affordable, but it's the easiest way to get right to the heart of what local Thai people eat on the daily. Few places offer as robust and reliable choices as Or Tor Kor Market, located off Kamphaeng Phet Road in the Chatuchak neighborhood.

That said, what locals informed us about, Or Tor Kor is considered a higher-end market. However, take that with a grain of salt, as even a premium food hall cost is worth it when you factor in the exchange rate. Or Tor Kor mostly serves as a fresh farmer's market for fruits and produce, seafood, meat, and spices (among other things). There is a well-organized and very clean food court in the heart of it all, where duck noodles, curries, and som tam are plentiful. Along the way to it, you'll pass other prepared food sections serving Thai crepes, various satays, and other usual street foods. Most importantly, regional Thai foods from farther north and from the south are easier to find here, which is especially good to know if your travel doesn't include destinations other than Bangkok.

Ranking at number 79 on the World's Best Bars , and number 19 in Asia , Vesper is one exceptional place for cocktails when dining and drinking in Bangkok. The establishment is apparently named after James Bond's favorite martini cocktail, and, true to that claim, the interior is swanky enough to make you feel that you, too, are one of cinema's suavest characters. Despite the vibe (and a moderate, "Smart Casual" dress code), Vesper couldn't be a more welcoming place if it tried. Here is a place that recognizes that gathering people is its purpose for being. That's not always the case with high-end bars making international waves.

The current rotational menu at Vesper is a case study in contrast. Classic cocktails, like The Libre, are treated with reverence through well-thought bases, like Appleton's 12-year rum, before being imparted with the harmonious disparity of sweet and sour tamarind cordial with Frenet and cola. For North Americans traveling to Thailand, you'll find that the heat and humidity turn up the craving for familiar, thirst-quenching tastes that are actually oceans away. Like a margarita, for example. Vesper delivers. Featured beverages transcend borders, such as the Grilled Babycorn Margarita (jalapeño, grapefruit, lime, and grilled corn-infused Don Julio Blanco). Likewise, a non-alcoholic menu transcends the idea of what a bar can be.

For many hungry eaters, Thai cuisine and street food are inseparable. But there is a finer side to the nation's food as well, and establishments like Saawaan urge diners to consider the bold, innovative ideas that talented chefs can deliver from Thai techniques and ingredients. The thoughtful touches begin with the ambiance. Unlike the country around it, the interior is dark; severe wood panels deck the floor. But the black walls are hung with gold clouds, floating parallels to the shining, gold-wrapped buildings of Bangkok's Grand Palace.

From this lead, the quality of the food follows. The Michelin 1-star Saawaan offers a tasting menu that rotates with the Thai seasons but always follows disciplined principles of fresh sourcing and informed Thai cooking. A recent menu offering explores numerous preparation methods: a melange of raw oyster, scallop, and yellowtail tuna precedes tangy fermented Surat Thani river prawns atop well-crafted rice noodles. Further down the offering list, native torch ginger offers a botanic complement to charcoal-grilled guinea fowl. The luminous colors of khao yum salad explode beneath it all, calling the vibrant tropical environment of Thailand right into the dining room.

In today's world, finding a quality café has never been easier. But locating a place that takes matcha as seriously as MTCH isn't so simple. Several locations can be found across Bangkok, each one offering a profound take on green tea. During a recent visit to Bangkok, we stopped at the Ari location, where hōjicha green tea was also available for sale.

White walls, wooden benches, and long fluorescent lights wash the matcha counter in neutral tones, making the stark green of your chosen tea all the more vivid. Dried matcha choices vary between cafés. Each pour is carefully measured in quantity and temperature, which helps even the uninitiated matcha drinker recognize the fruity, herbal, floral, mineral, or grassy notes that blossom from a well-poured cup of matcha. Iced and hot lattes are available, but we highly recommend taking the chance to try the bold tastes of matcha fully realized.

The Bamboo Bar

Another World's Best inclusion, The Bamboo Bar, is the hotel cocktail lounge at Mandarin Orange Bangkok. While you won't find fresh fruit hanging from every tree in the hotel lobby, at the bar, bamboo is in more than name. Furniture, walls, and even the serving area are embedded with bamboo. Tiger print accents adorn couch pillows and push your eye line toward gilded lamps. With such a bold approach in such a historic venue, you might think the tasteful jungle design is doing the heavy lifting here.

Let's just say this: Cocktails at The Bamboo Bar would be as good if the bartenders served them out of the back alley. Signatures are available, but we recommend going with the Elements menu. It's a clever play on the varied climates of Thailand, from the rivers to the mountains to the cityscape — and yes — the rainforest. There are innovations in every biome; Under the Sea highlights Matusalem Platino white rum and a vegetal seaweed framboise brightened by pineapple and balanced with cucumber bitters; One Cloud Nine (Bulliet bourbon, mountain herbs, and white port) and simultaneously grounded and heady. Your love for this bar will grow faster than bamboo shoots.

Chatuchak Weekend Market

If there is one market that captures the fully vibrant energy of Bangkok, it's Chatuchak Weekend Market, the largest in the entire country of Thailand. It doesn't qualify as one of the city's famous night markets (it's only open until 6 p.m.), but Chatuchak has all you need to make a visit to BKK feel complete. Despite being roof-covered, an extensive grid of shops sells everything under the sun. While you explore, there are plenty of stalls to order food or (especially) coconut ice cream.

Among our favorites at Chatuchak Market are Hey Garlic, a stand selling skewered pieces of grilled garlic bread that taste like clouds of buttery, salty, piquant goodness. If you need something to cool off with, look for the "ice stick" vendor, who's taken your favorite childhood hobby of freezing random beverages into popsicles and made a full career out of it. Tom yum is a common staple among the stalls, and if you can find it, the shop selling moo yang (honey-roasted pork) is the hidden gem of the market.

Krua Apsorn

Michelin Bib Gourmand-rated Krua Apsorn is part of a contemporary class of older, less fine dining-focused establishments, which are being recognized more by the organization in recent years. For folks who appreciate Thai food cooked in a homey atmosphere, one of the several locations of Krua Apsorn will be a perfect pick. The restaurant has been open for two decades, and in that time, chef Pa Dang and her family have served everyday folks and the Thai royal family alike.

When visiting Krua Apsorn, we suggest going for the stir-fried crab with yellow chilies. The mud crab meat has even more seaborne sweetness than the blue crabs we're used to eating, but the tingling peppers make for a well-rounded plate. If you can't shake the heat from this dish, order up a coconut sorbet. In fact, order one regardless of whether or not you've had something spicy. There are many vegetarian options as well, and you will be hard-pressed to find a better deep-fried tofu anywhere in the world.

Tropic City

A bartending duo from Sweden may have founded Tropic City, but that doesn't mean that the watering hole is any less in-touch with its home city of Bangkok. In fact, located in the artist sector of Charoen Krung, Tropic City couldn't fit anywhere better than its current location. The creativity on display at TC has helped it ascend even higher in the eyes of the international cocktail community. The regular events hosted at the bar are also a good draw for locals, as well.

Inquiries about the cocktail menu at Tropic City reveal that the creative vision for the bar is in flux, though we'd guess that the overarching theme (everything you would expect to taste in a tiki cup) will remain the same. The Change of Air (Thai parsley-infused Beefeater gin, mezcal, Fernet Branca, egg white, lemon, and elderflower) is a good example of what to expect at this buzzing, neon-pink hot spot.

Nang Loeng Market

Visiting Nang Loeng Market in Bangkok serves two purposes during a trip to The Big Mango. Not only is it a well-known place for some of the best street eats around, but it is also a historical landmark of the city. The market opened in 1900. It was intended as a food-products market that could serve a wide diversity of residents who were settling in Bangkok from all across Asia. As such, the delicacies that you'll find here — from China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and further — do more than keep you full; they display the diasporic history of Bangkok.

With iron-crusted fans struggling mightily to cool things down and tall, overarching wooden beams that seem to sag under humid weight, eating at Nag Loeng is an atmosphere that promises a true experience. The outer rim of vendors sells more traditional Thai dishes, like braised beef noodles, pink soup, and pad Thai, while deeper in the market, a wider range of influences becomes the norm. Thanks to food court seating, there are plenty of places to sit while sampling dish after dish.

After a few decades in business, it's safe to say we can't be the first to recommend Kor Panich. Nor will we be the last. Ours is just one more recommendation in the already mountain-high stack of tributes and suggestions that urge each and every traveler in Bangkok to visit this monumental institution.

What's so special about Kor Panich? There's some amazing taro root or banana coconut rice, but the mango sticky rice is world-renowned. It's certainly not hard to find good sticky rice in Bangkok, but there is history in how it's served at Kor Panich. Family has passed down the recipe for this dessert for over 80 years. Cooking with it results in a nutty, equatorial, and texturally perfect plate of coconut-soaked rice. Just-ripe mangoes offer a pleasant amount of tangy sweetness, and once it's all topped with coconut cream, it's impossible not to react with a strongly-worded expression, "Wow."

BKK Social Club

Maybe it's the rush of being in such a large capital city, the incredible fashion sense of so many people walking the streets, or the energy of sightseers wanting to make the most of their time here; Bangkok has an undercurrent of excitement rolling through it. One that makes you want to out the Bat Signal to your friends for a night out on the town. But since most wayfarers don't travel in packs, that can be sort of hard if you're far from home. It was in this sort of circumstance that we found ourselves at BKK Social Club.

Placed in the Four Seasons Bangkok, walking into BKK Social Club is like jet-setting to another place without ever hopping on a plane. The atmosphere is modeled to give you more of a Buenos Aires vibe. White-jacketed bartenders sling cocktails with international influence, like the Abierto (Cynar, pink peppercorn-basil-grapefruit cordial, basil, soda), while maintaining service so friendly it's like they saw the signal lighting up the sky.

Chote Chitr

Chote Chitr is another of the capital's historic staples and has been serving food for close to a century. The restaurant is slightly hidden in an area called Old Bangkok or Prang Phuthorn. Here, the preserved architecture gives you an idea of what the city looked like in a more historic era. Despite the retrograded Rattanakosin-period environment and the fact that Chote Chitr has been serving victuals for so long, the food doesn't feel antiquated. Instead, it's authentic in a way that is fresh for our modern times.

Among the most championed dishes from the chalk-written menu at Chote Chitr is mee krob, a form of sweet and sour crispy vermicelli that comes with chicken or prawns. Another highly praised dish is the banana flower salad with toasted chilis. It has a botanic, herbal spiciness uncommon among the tingling capsaicin-loaded profiles of other Thai salads. The service and experience match the home-cooked tastes. There are some roaming house dogs that might direct a hopeful sniff toward your tabletop and were only a pair of people working the joint during this trip. That said, patience and curiosity pay off at Chote Chitr.

What culinary figure has had a more inspiring rise in the past half-decade than Supinya Junsuta of the self-named Jay Fai restaurant? Once regarded as a well-known street food cook but now treated with the respect of a Michelin-starred chef (which she is), Junsuta is a banner example of how a less pretentious approach to culinary accolades can develop into justified grassroots growth.

But what is Jay Fai these days? Street food? A full-service restaurant? Depends on your definition of either. One thing that hasn't changed is that even with the attention, the chef is still in the kitchen, goggled against the brash heat of roaring forges and flipping the wok as she personally cooks every dish.

The signature golden-fried crab omelet is just as decadent as the word says; it's also the priciest street food dish you're likely to buy in Bangkok. We heard a lot of complaints about this. But stopping to consider that the sizeable quantity of lump crab meat would fetch just as much or more at a Western seafood restaurant — while potentially being cooked by less talented senses — should remind diners to check their privilege. It only takes one taste of the tom yum — acidic, sour, and umami-laden with each spoonful — to make it clear that Jay Fai's taste and passion for food deserve the five-hour waitlist. In the meantime, get there early, see some sights, build up your appetite, and don't miss your number being called.

Tanee Khao Moo Daeng

Khao moo dang is a simple dish of rice and barbecued pork. It is essentially Thai char siu. However, there is a unique aspect to this dish that sets it apart. A red gravy sauce, which is a little sweet and a little savory, often dresses the pork cutlet. Oh, and in Thailand, char siu also comes with some of the best crispy pork bellies you'll ever try.

And few do this crackling piece of meat like Tanee Khao Moo Daeng, a hawker stall just south of the Lat Phrao suburb. It's a long process to get this pork belly to the divine texture it will exhibit when your crunch down on it. The vendors at Tanee Khao Moo Daeng cook the bellies all night long, rendering fat into a crust so gold it might sneak into Fort Knox. The meat beneath the layer is sublime in flavor and feel. In place of rice, consider ordering your char sui with egg noodles dyed pink from bean paste, along with a half-boiled egg.

Jek Pui has had a pop in fame with food travelers recently, thanks to a feature in the Netflix food show "Street Food: Asia." Yet the hawker stand, known for its several curries, is beloved by locals who know it as "Musical Chairs," thanks to the lack of tables outside. Instead, you'll order your curry from the cooks, who ladle it out of large stockpots, and then try and find an open stool. The plastic seats open randomly as diners finish their food and carry on with the day.

Eating a Jek Pui is a quick affair. In fact, most are coming for takeaway meals. While visiting the stall, we sampled the green curry rice with chicken, which was smooth and mild. The red curry with beef was a touch spicier. A braised egg was plated for a smothering effect over that heat, and all in all, this was a delightfully fuss-free meal.

Yaowarat (Chinatown Market)

Many tourists visiting Bangkok do so for an opportunity to walk through one of the oldest, largest, and most well-known Chinatowns outside of China. Yaowarat Road is the main thoroughfare through Bangkok Chinatown, and it is studded with shops, stands, and hawkers stalls of all sizes and flavors.

We won't recommend any particular stalls to visit in Yaowarat as there are too many to count, and, honestly, we were too dazed by the food to take notes. Instead, there are a few foods, in particular, you should look for. Patonggo, a Thai-style Chinese donut, can be found in many grilled and fried forms and shouldn't be passed up. The dim sum choices you'll find on Yaowarat are unparalleled and make it hard not to stop every 30 seconds. You should also keep your eyes peeled for whole grilled crabs, Chinese fish balls, and a peppery-broth rice noodle soup called guay jub.

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Best Restaurants And Bars In Bangkok For You To Experience The City Like A Local On Your Next Trip

Wondering which are the best restaurants, bars and places to visit when in bangkok here's the ultimate guide for you..

By: Lisa Gries Published: Dec 05, 2022 04:00 PM ICT

The world is slowly getting back to pre-pandemic travel norms and international tourism is picking up pace again. It is time to start planning the Thailand trip that you have been postponing for quite some time now. And, if you are wondering, “where should I eat/play/stay in Bangkok?” we have got you covered. 

If you are one of those travellers who are not about touristy things and want to truly experience the essence of the country with lesser mainstream list of recommendations. This is the cheat sheet you need.

Balancing cool points with cultural points, read on for our list of the best Bangkok restaurants , the best Bangkok bars, and the all-round must-see places when visiting Bangkok. All boast a sense of character and distinct personality, and offer the visiting traveller something different and special. We’ve tried to keep the list as budget-friendly and insider-recommended as possible, with plenty of ‘grammability to suit.

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Thai food, but make it fun

One of the first things most people want to experience when they come to Thailand is Thai food. The biggest name in the game that comes to mind here is Jay Fai, which now accepts walk-ins and is still relatively easy to get in to (as compared to pre-Covid). It’s Michelin-starred street food with an authentic taste to suit.

For more contemporary places, Sri Trat is a great restaurant to explore lesser-mainstream Thai cuisine in a charming setting. If you’re one for views, try Rongros on the river, overlooking Wat Arun, the temple of dawn. A big meat eater? 100 Mahaseth is a must-try for Thai meats and Isaan specialities, with the added bonus of a dope new Thai-inspired cocktail bar located on top called Mahaniyom .

If finer dining is preferred, check out Phra Nakhon at Capella. It isn’t as ‘famous’ as many of the other Thai restaurants in Bangkok just yet, but it comes highly recommended and boasts a river view. Also in Charoenkrung, Aksorn by the famous Chef David Thompson is also a hidden gem spotlighting ancient Thai recipes. Of course, if you can get a table, Sorn is one of the most impressive Thai dining experiences you could get.

For a more private and unpretentious meal, try Kate’s Place Supper Club for a cosy chef’s table experience and an inspired seasonal Thai menu. Advanced booking is required.

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Breakfast and cafe vibes

Bangkok does brunch really, really well, and is not shy of a good coffee shop. There’s a reason why we do a monthly round-up of new cafes and best Bangkok restaurants after all.

If you are on a workation, maybe you are looking for Bangkok cafes that can balance work and play. We love Sarnies for this, especially for their sourdough and coffee, but also for their relaxed vibe. The Charoenkrung branch is especially worth checking out for its rustic design. Toby’s has long been a brunch favourite and just opened a branch at Noble Play in Phloenchit, combining a working space with an art space, amongst its usual cafe facilities. At Siri House is where you’ll find a big brunch crowd, and it is also a trendy spot to go from day to night, with your laptop or without. There’s a pool, a bar, a bookshop, and plenty of good energy and crowd.

For more unique structures, afternoon tea at The House on Sathorn comes highly recommended. The yellow house on Sathorn road stands out for its exterior, and offers a nice escape from buzzing city life. Nearby, there’s also the brunching Bangkokian’s favourite, Luka , located on Pan Road, and just a stroll away from the Hindu temple and beautiful Neilson Hays Library. The Mustang Blu is also an interesting building for tea, located in the Old Town, and boasting a riveting history and story. Further on in China Town, you could try Chinese desserts at Ba Hao Tian Mi for something uniquely Asian. Adventurous palate? Try Indian breakfast or brunch at HERE , helmed by one of Asia’s best female chefs, Garima Arora.

Lastly, if a sweet tooth is among your friend group, definitely take them to Kad Kokoa (or the newly-opened 31 Degrees Cacao Bistro by Kad Kokoa) and have them try some sumptuous local Thai chocolates.

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Where to drink in Bangkok depends heavily on budget and location — are you more of a bucket on Khaosan crew or a Cristal at the Waldorf Astoria crew? — but here’s a general pick of the mix.

No trip to Bangkok these days is complete without a bar-hopping tour of Soi Nana-Chinatown. The area is growing year after year into the biggest must-visit hipster and cool cat haven. Start at the cult-favourite Teens of Thailand (Thailand’s first proper gin bar), and work your way across to Ba Hao , Asia Today , Tep Bar , Tax , and more — all less than a minute walking distance of one another. For post-drinking munchies, Chinatown and Yaowarat Road are just a few minutes walking distance away, and offer many late night street food options.

Bangkok boasts quite a few speakeasies, such as Find The Locker Room , Rabbit Hole , or the new Opium located in a stunning heritage building atop fine dining Chinese restaurant Potong. Each may present a bit of a challenge to find, but each will woo you once inside. For a hotel bar, we also highly recommend Lennon’s . There’s a sense of speakeasy, but it is also located atop the Rosewood Bangkok. The bar featuring an endless amount of vinyl records is very much a music bar, and also has a cute chocolate buffet to pair with your cocktails.

If you’re up for both food and drink, Zuma’s night brunch on select weekends is also worth checking out. Located within The St. Regis hotel, it’s a more glitzy affair, serving up various Japanese dishes alongside free-flow sake. A chic young crowd can normally be found here. Similarly but a lot more casually, theCOMMONS Thonglor is also a fun communal space to wine and dine in a very millennial and laid-back setting. The community space has several well-known dining outlets, and bottles of wine or beer can be easily purchased to enjoy in the open space. Just across the street, you’ll also find Beam nightclub, for when dancing is in order.

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Other attractions and activities

Beyond the big tourist attractions that range from temples to JJ market, keep a list of other locations and activities handy for your guests.

Bangkok’s art scene is really worth showing off about, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is definitely an interesting (albeit slightly far out) museum to visit. Closer to central Bangkok, head to the riverside and check out the ever-changing exhibitions at River City , or the lesser-known ATT19 gallery. You could also stroll along Warehouse 30 , or check out Woof Pack in Sathorn (and maybe have Guss Damn Good ice cream downstairs, while you’re there). You could follow this up with a walk through Lumpini Park nearby, and go Komodo dragon spotting.

Another big thing in Bangkok is wellness. Isn’t this a weekly massage a ritual every Bangkokian loves? Make a day of it and hang out at Yunomori Onsen on Sathorn Soi 10 for a full-day Japanese spa experience, or Panpuri Wellness at Gaysorn tower for a Thai spa brand offering a similar service. The latter even offers newly-legal cannabis treatments. Let’s Relax has branches all over town and comes highly recommended by locals, and the new branch at Mahanakhon cube offers something city-snazzy in terms of interiors, too. Healthland is the go-to for many, and is also the most budget-friendly.

As for activities, have your guests tried rock climbing at Racquet Club ? Biking on Bang Krachao? Garden yoga and sound bath at Patom Organic Living ? Or indoor skating at Jump Master Skate Haus ? Plenty of workshops take place every week in Bangkok too, so keep an eye out for our event calendar, and all our other guides to the good life.

This story first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Bangkok

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Thai cuisine is one of the tastiest and most versatile in Asia, offering a huge variety of salads, soups, curries, fried meats, seafood and delectable desserts, infused with an incredible range of spices. The capital Bangkok is a foodie’s paradise and it offers the best in Thai dining, while food from virtually every other country in the world is never too far away. From modern fusion cuisine, to old-school restaurants, to the capital's renowned street food stalls (that have so far survived the authorities’ city-wide street food cull), let Tom Vater, Telegraph Travel's Bangkok expert, be your guide to the best restaurants in the city.

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Khao san road, blue elephant.

The Blue Elephant is located on two floors of a beautifully lit colonial-style mansion, and is both a fine Thai dining restaurant and one of Bangkok’s most highly praised cookery schools with branches around the world, including London. Diners sit in high-ceilinged rooms with wooden floors that feel almost palatial. The menu is hardly daring but this restaurant is all about classic dishes cooked to perfection, including vegetarian options. The Massaman lamb curry with sweet potatoes, one of the chef’s signature dishes, almost melts on the tongue and the restaurant’s very good house wine is from France.

Contact: blueelephant.com Prices: £££ Reservations: Essential

Al Saray Silom

Al Saray is a cut above most of the city’s middle-eastern eateries. This smart restaurant, a few steps from BTS Sala Daeng, serves a winning combination of Lebanese and Indian dishes. The grilled haloumi cheese and the gently spicy dal makhani - black lentils slow cooked in cream and butter - are both excellent. It’s best to book a table at weekends.

Contact: alsarayrestaurant.com Prices: ££

Baan Rim Naam, Talat Noi

This cozy Thai restaurant, located in a 200 year old warehouse on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya river, offers casual on-the-wooden-floor seating on bean bags or more traditional chair and table arrangements amidst eclectic artifacts and vintage, recycled furnishings, including a giant Chinese dragon, and there are art exhibitions and live music. The menu offers a wide range of tasty Thai standards, though portions are a little small, though this might be forgiven as one watches the sun setting over the river traffic. Oh, and there’s a foot massage service for weary walkers.

Contact: 99 142 5592, facebook.com/thehouseattheriver Prices: ££ Opening times: Daily, 5pm -2am Reservations: Recommended for groups and at the weekend

Chennai Kitchen

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Address: 107/4Thanon Pan, Bangrak, Pan Rd, Ang Thong 10500 Contact:  00 66 2 2341266 Prices:  £ Opening times: Daily, 10am-3pm, 6pm-9.30pm Payment type:  Cash only

Le Normandie by Alain Roux

Bangkok’s first French restaurant opened in 1958 and received two Michelin stars in 2017. It's housed in the Mandarin Oriental and offers the very best of contemporary fine dining in Bangkok, with all the products imported from France. No wonder it's popular with visiting royalty and VIPs. Chef Patron Alain Roux has long run the 3 Star Michelin restaurant The Waterside Inn in Berkshire, from where several classic dishes have been imported onto Le Normadie’s menu. The set menu, which changes every three months, is a dream of different flavours and might include roasted sea bass, pan-fried Brittany blue lobster medallion (a Waterside Inn signature dish), and braised beef cheek in Beaujolais wine. The 450 different wines on offer, a pianist, vintage chandeliers and stupendous views over the Chao Praya make for a special dining experience.

Contact: mandarinoriental.com Prices: £££ Reservations: Essential Best table: By the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river

Baan Somtum

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Contact:    linktr.ee/wallflowersth Prices:  ££ Payment type: Cash

Goji Kitchen & Bar

Located in Bangkok’s largest hotel, the  Marriott Marquis Queen's Park , this smart-casual and, as befits the venue, large restaurant offers regional cuisine and western dishes. It's best known for its lavish buffets, which include an overwhelming selection of Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Korean and Western (French, Spanish, German and Italian) choices. Many dishes are prepared in open-plan kitchens and the quality is fantastic throughout. Once one tires of the mains, a great variety of cheeses and cold meats with breads await, unless one becomes trapped amidst a stupendous selection of desserts – from Thai sticky rice with mango to Italian ice cream.

Contact:  bangkokmarriottmarquisqueenspark.com Prices:  £££ Reservations:  Recommended Best table:  By the windows overlooking the park adjacent to the hotel.

Suda Restaurant

For a vast choice of cheap, clean Thai food with a Chinese touch in downtown Bangkok, head to the humble Suda Restaurant in Asoke; it's just a couple of minutes’ walk from the Skytrain station. Tables and chairs spill out of this corner building onto a quiet soi (side street) and while the staff can be distracted and grumpy, the food is tasty. Standards such as pad pak bung fai daeng – water spinach in brown bean sauce with chili and garlic – and beef panaeng, along with a multitude of fried rice and noodle dishes, all deliver. It can get very busy at lunch time.

Contact:  00 66 2 229 4664;  facebook.com/SudaRestaurantBkk Prices:  £ Opening times:  Mon-Sat, 11am-10.30pm Payment type:  Cash only

Jok Pochana

A huge selection of street food dishes is on offer at the rustic and very friendly Jok Pochana, in a quiet back street a few minutes’ walk from the Khao San Road. This road-side stalwart has moved a few times in recent years, but has survived the Bangkok authorities’ on-going city-wide street food cull for now. The extensive menu offers tourist-friendly chicken with cashew nuts, tasty seafood and soups such as tom yam gung, and everything is served piping hot within minutes, at very reasonable prices.

Address: 96-98 Soi Samsen 2, Phra Nakhon Contact: 00 66 2 88 890 5263 Prices:  £ Opening times:  Daily except Sundays, 4pm-11pm Payment type:  Cash only

Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin

Created by Danish chef Henrik Yde Andersen and awarded a Michelin star from 2018 to 2023, Sra Bua in the Siam Kempinksi Hotel Bangkok invites diners on an outstanding culinary journey through Thailand. Guests first sit comfortably by the lotus pond that gives the restaurant its name to enjoy cocktails and exquisite appetisers reminiscent of Thai street food favourites, before being seated for an eight-course set menu of contemporary Thai cuisine – the cotton candy salad with red snapper and the tuna tartar are highlights. The experience of dining here provides a perfect introduction to the country’s exceptional flavours.

Contact:  srabuabykiinkiin.com Prices:  £££ Reservations: Essential

Tawandang German Brewery

For a completely different dining experience, try this huge and very popular restaurant-cum-brewery-cum-events venue. The restaurant, located on Rama 3 Road, serves excellent Thai and European (mainly German) food and great beer – Tawan Dang is Thailand’s first micro brewery. A nightly music revue showcases latest Thai pop hits as well as some traditional music. There’s entertainment for the children, too – with balloons, darts and a fun-fair atmosphere. A second branch in Ram Intra has more than 2,000 seats. It’s not intimate, but it’s certainly  sanuk  (great fun, Thai style). Dress casual.

Contact:   tawandang.com Prices:  ££ Reservations:  Recommended at weekends

How we choose

Every restaurant in this curated list has been tried and tested by our destination expert, who has visited to provide you with their insider perspective. We cover a range of budgets, from neighbourhood favourites to Michelin-starred restaurants – to best suit every type of traveller’s taste – and consider the food, service, best tables, atmosphere and price in our recommendations. We update this list regularly to keep up with the latest opening and provide up to date recommendations.

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MUST-TRY: 10 Best Restaurants in Bangkok (2023)

When you think Bangkok, you’d think of street food and shopping. But despite the array of street food available, let’s be realistic — many would want to try out restaurants and cafes as well for a good mix. Here are 10 restaurants we recommend you try in Bangkok!

10 Restaurants Not To Be Missed in Bangkok!

1. Eat Me Restaurant

A piece of bacon atop a glass of cocktail? Yes please! Eat Me Restaurant offers a range of unique eats that fuse inspiration from different cuisines all over the world. Their dishes are characterised by daring flavour combinations that are sure to leave you wanting more!

Location: 1-6 Convent Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Opening Hours:   3pm – 1am, Daily

Read Also: 25 Best Street Food In Bangkok

2. Issaya Siamese Club

“Issaya” is an old Thai word for the rainy season. The garden at Issaya Siamese Club flourishes because of the rainy season, hence its name! Issaya Siamese Club was also listed in Asia’s top 50 restaurants, so you definitely will not be disappointed by its classic Thai dishes with modern twists!

Location: 4 Soi Si Akson, Thung Maha Mek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Opening Hours:  11.30am – 2.30pm and 6pm – 10.30pm, Daily

3. Steve Cafe

Steve Cafe & Cuisine is tucked away on the riverside, far from busy streets. It offers a relaxing ambience which is perfect for a quiet evening getaway! In addition to its unique dining experience , it also serves authentic Thai dishes you are sure to love. The restaurant recommends taking off your shoes before entering in order to relax better!

Location: 68 Sri Ayuthaya road, Soi Sri Ayuthaya 21 (Devet), Vachiraphayabaan, Dusit, Bangkok 10300

Opening Hours: 11.00am – 10.30pm, Daily

4. Sensi Restaurant

Sensi Bangkok is a family run business started by an Italian chef. His wife takes care of the front of the house, and you can sense their passion upon entering the restaurant from the smell of good ol’ Italian food and the hospitality of the staff! If you pay them a visit, their deconstructed Tiramisu is a must-try!

Location: 1040 Soi Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra 17, Thung Maha Mek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Opening Hours: Mon – Sat:  5.30pm – 11.30pm, Closed on Sun

5. Supanniga Restaurant

Inspired by his grandmother traditional recipes, the owner, Eh, opened Supanniga Eating Room serving a range of Thai dishes from both her hometown in Trat, and Khon Kaen where the family is now based. With its comfortable ambience and delicious food, it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Location: Next to ‘Ei8ht’ shopping complex, 160/11 Sukhumvit Rd, Thong Lor

Opening Hours: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm, Daily

6. Gaggan Bangkok

Gaggan Bangkok is a unique Indian molecular dining experience. Behind these doors is some of most daring Indian food from Kolkata, which is the hometown of chef Gaggan Anand. From cooking for Bill Clinton to interning at the world-famous El Bulli in Spain, to opening his very own restaurant in Thailand, you are promised an experience like never before!

*Although Gaggan himself had resigned in 2019, the restaurant is still continuing its operations and he is now a shareholder of the company.

Location:  68/1 Soi Langsuan (opposite Soi 3), Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330

Opening Hours: 5pm – 11pm, Daily

7. Water Library Restaurant

The Water Library Restaurant at Chamchuri has been one of the key players in Bangkok’s fine-dining scene since it first opened its doors. Although they have gone on to open up half a dozen other venues around the city, the Silom spot still remains the Water Library’s flagship restaurant, and probably also the most exclusive. You can expect premium food and lots of special drinks here!

Location: Chamchuri Square, 2nd floor, Phaya Thai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Opening Hours:  11.30am – 2.30pm and 6pm – 10pm, Daily

8. Chamlong Asoke

Chamlong Asoke is a great choice for our vegetarian friends! It is more of an affordable all veg hawker centre rather than a singular restaurant. However, it runs on coupon currency, which means you would need to exchange cash for paper coupons before you can place your order! Here’s a place you won’t run out of options at!

Location:  586 26 586/26 Kamphaeng Phet 1 Alley, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand

Opening Hours:  Tues – Fri: 6am – 2pm, Sat & Sun: 6 am – 3 pm

9. La Table de Tee

La Table de Tee offers well-presented, mouth-watering French food in an intimate and romantic setting. The five-course inspired set menu is only 1,150 baht per person (excluding service charge), so if you’re looking for a relatively affordable dating spot that won’t break the bank, this is it!

Location:  69/5 Soi Sala Daeng, Silom Rd., Bangkok

Opening Hours:  Tues – Sun: 5.30pm to 10pm

10. Soul Food

Soul Food Mahanakorn is actually run by an American, who serves up creative spins on traditional street food favourites that are sure to impress! They keep things fresh with weekly specials and a list of creative cocktails that will certainly blow your mind!

Location:  56/10 Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Opening Hours:  Mon – Fri: 5.30pm – 11pm, Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 3.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm

10 Restaurants You Must Try in Bangkok!

*The post is curated by Bangkok Foodie .

The next time you head to Bangkok, be sure to check these restaurants out! As good as street food is in Thailand, you can’t miss out on what their restaurants have to offer. We hope you found this list of 10 restaurants in Bangkok helpful, happy eating!

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5 of Bangkok's top chefs share their favourite street food spots

Bangkok is known for its street food, but it’s also home to innovative and delicious fine-dining restaurants. Some of the city’s most exciting chefs tell us how they’re shaking up Thai cuisine — and their favourite hole-in-the-wall dining spots.

Bangkok is packed with fine dining restaurants, dozens of which hold Michelin stars, and many more of which have simply garnered loyal fan bases for their refined takes on Thai cuisine. Yet, the city is also inextricably linked with street food, thanks to the countless carts, stalls and hole-in-the-wall that turn out flavoursome dishes from morning until night, whether it’s noodles, curries or something else entirely. It can be hard to know which street food spot to choose, so we asked some of Bangkok’s top fine-dining chefs to tell us where they like to grab a bite when they clock off work.

Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij   Potong has wasted no time in scooping up accolades since opening in 2021, having earned not only a Michelin star but the guide’s inaugural Opening of the Year Award (2023), as well as a spot on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Driving this success is Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij, whose ‘progressive Thai-Chinese’ cuisine, as she calls it, combines traditional and modern techniques. “I was born into a Thai-Chinese family but my culinary training was in New York and very Western-style,” she says. “When it came to Potong, I wanted to make something more personal.”

The result is a reimagining of Thai-Chinese dishes, such as five-spiced duck, aged for 14 days and roasted for 10 minutes to create a crispy bird with “intense duck flavour”, and frog meat encased in a bamboo lattice and paired with a clear broth. It’s all served up as part of a changing 20-course tasting menu. All of this takes place within a converted shophouse — formerly the headquarters of Soontornyanakij’s family’s traditional Chinese medicine business — located on an alley in Chinatown. Above the restaurant, on the building’s top floor, is Potong’s cocktail bar, where willing guests can try a ‘cocktail omakase’ (a selection of the mixologist’s favourite creations).

Street food tip:   “I like Sai Nam Phueng Noodle Shop’s dry rice noodles with slow-cooked chicken wings. The noodles are cooked just right, with a gooey texture and slippery mouthfeel, and the chicken wings themselves are very tasty.” Alley 392/20, between Sukhumvit Sois 18 and 20

Dylan Eitharong “Chefs take Thai food too seriously,” says Dylan Eitharong. “Thai food isn’t a mythical old man in the mountains who can only be accessed through meditation.” Born in Florida to a Thai father and a US mother, Eitharong came to Bangkok just before the pandemic to open Haawm, the supper club he runs from his home. With cooking for the public temporarily not an option, he used the time to deepen his Thai food knowledge.

One conclusion he reached: “Thai fine dining is a fad”. Despite that, Eitharong’s dishes — made traditionally but with a hint of cheeky ‘your grandma would never’ energy — are decidedly elegant. They include a ‘dry’ tom kha gai (coconut and galangal soup) with chicken braised in young galangal juice; and gaeng tai pla (Southern Thai-style fermented fish innards curry) enriched with roasted coconut and a dash of coconut cream.

Having grown up with Thai-American food in the US, “at some point I realised there was more to Thai food than that”, Eitharong says. Initially inspired by recipes from 1970s and ’80s Thai women’s magazines, he’s now finding his own style. He’s not chasing awards or stars, but his cooking has won Haawm a loyal following. And with just 20 covers, spread across part of his home (he still lives upstairs), this spot has become one of the city’s hottest tickets.

Street food tip:   “Khao Tom Jay Suay is my number-one, especially late night. Always order stir-fried pork and Chinese olives, smoked duck breast (add fried garlic), Chinese sausage salad and khao tom (rice porridge) on the side.” 547 Thanon Phlap Phla Chai

3. Nawa Thai Cuisine

Napol ‘Joe’ Jantraget Understated yet elegant, with an open kitchen at its heart, Nawa Thai Cuisine is all about offering an inclusive, less formal vision of fine dining, where “no matter how elevated, we can welcome mom and dad, auntie and uncle”, according to chef Napol ‘Joe’ Jantraget. Having opened the popular — and more casual — restaurant Samlor in 2021, Jantraget decided to return to fine dining, having previously worked at Bangkok’s Michelin-starred 80/20. “I felt my job, in terms of Thai food, is not done yet,” he says. Last year, Jantraget opened Nawa, which he runs alongside his pastry chef wife Saki Hoshino, and which has already earned a star from Michelin and picked up its Opening of the Year award.

The innovative menu features Central Thai dishes such as Hua Hin caviar, Surat Thani crab and organic pork from Nakhon Pathom. It isn’t afraid to tweak the classics, as evidenced in dishes like ma hor — traditionally, sweet-and-salty pork paste on an acidic slab of pineapple or orange, here served with different fruit depending on the season. “What makes ma hor is the paste. That’s something we’d never touch,” says Jantraget.

Street food tip:   “Jay Fat is an aharn tham sung (made-to-order) stall where they make great deep-fried chicken with lots of MSG. It’s so wrong but so right.” Charoen Krung Soi 28

Sujira ‘Aom’ Pongmorn Sujira ‘Aom’ Pongmorn debuted on the Bangkok dining scene like a culinary supernova, becoming the first winner of Michelin’s Young Chef Award in 2021, while working at high-end restaurant Saawaan. The chef has now brought her talents to Khaan, a spot she co-owns in downtown Bangkok, devoted to “reimagining traditional Thai cuisine”. The move came about after the pandemic, when Pongmorn’s “ideas and experiences were quite different”, she says. “I wanted to move out of my comfort zone, get inspiration from locals.”

This inspiration has come from trips out of Bangkok. “Every weekend, I go out to places like Rayong, Ranong, Phuket or Krabi,” Pongmorn says. It was on one of these sojourns that the chef found inspiration for Khaan in Southern Thai cuisine. “It’s not just spicy food — there are Muslim and Chinese elements, mixed cultures,” she says. As a result, many of Khaan’s creations are peppered with ingredients from the south. These include puu naa (rice field crabs) with sticky rice, which Pongmorn says “tells a story about how farmers use whatever they can find to create good food”.

Street food tip:   “Yoo Fishball is a stall open at night in Chinatown. I always order sen yai nam (rice noodles in a pink fermented tofu broth).” 433 Yaowarat Road

5. Charmgang

Aruss ‘Jai’ Lerlerstkull At Charmgang, diners can hear the chefs grill, chop and grind ingredients in a pestle and mortar in the open kitchen. The restaurant feels informal, even homely, but the skill that goes into the cookery is a cut above.

“The food is more casual, but we achieve the same quality as fine dining,” says Aruss ‘Jai’ Lerlerstkull, who helms the kitchen with his wife, Atcharaporn ‘Aew’ Kiatthanawat. But the restaurant’s popularity comes down to more than just cooking — it’s “the ambience, the people”, Lerlerstkull says.  

The chef, who met his wife while they were working under David Thompson at Nahm, launched Charmgang as a retro-style ‘curry shop’. A rotating menu of Thai classics shows off his knack for curries and his love of coconut. “I know coconut cream very well; every season,   every taste, where it comes from,” he says. No surprise, then, that coconut-heavy fish curry and panang curry are both permanently on the menu.

While these dishes seem traditional — made ‘with a passion verging on obsession’, according to one reviewer — Lerlerstkull is happy to add his own touches, such as a sprinkling of peanuts to a Penang curry. After all, the ‘traditional’ dishes of today were the “fusions of 50 years ago”, he says. “Food always develops.”  

Street food tip:   “I love som tam (green papaya salad) shops. At Mae Nid Som Tum, in Si Phraya, I like the laab kua (minced meat salad) with sticky rice and tom saap (spicy Isaan-style clear soup) with bitter bile.” Surawong Road, close to Wat Hua Lamphong.

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The insider guide to Bangkok: Best restaurants, bars, and cool places to visit

As Thailand reopens to international travellers and restrictions are eased, you might find yourself asking what’s new in Bangkok. Thankfully, our friends over at Lifestyle Asia Bangkok are here to help you.

So you’ve been to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. You’ve seen the floating markets. You’re not about touristy things. You want to know where Bangkokians actually go, and have a lesser mainstream list of recommendations. Yet often the truth is that Bangkokians go to the same old Starbucks for breakfast meetings, and the same old street food stall outside their condo for late night bites. But if you want an intriguing list, enter: this cheat sheet.

Balancing cool points with cultural points, read on for a list of the best Bangkok restaurants, the best Bangkok bars , and the all-round must-see places to recommend to your friends and family next time they visit. All boast a sense of character and distinct personality, and offer the visiting traveller something different and special. We’ve tried to keep the list as budget-friendly and insider-recommended as possible, with plenty of ‘grammability to suit.

The best Bangkok restaurants, bars, and other cool places:

Thai food, but make it fun

One of the first things most people want to experience when they come to Thailand is Thai food. The biggest name in the game that comes to mind here is Jay Fai, which now accepts walk-ins and is still relatively easy to get in to (as compared to pre-Covid). It’s Michelin-starred street food with an authentic taste to suit.

For more contemporary places, Sri Trat is a great restaurant to explore lesser-mainstream Thai cuisine in a charming setting. If you’re one for views, try Rongros on the river, overlooking Wat Arun, the temple of dawn. A big meat eater? 100 Mahaseth is a must-try for Thai meats and Isaan specialties, with the added bonus of a dope new Thai-inspired cocktail bar located on top called Mahaniyom .

If finer dining is preferred, check out Phra Nakhon at Capella. It isn’t as ‘famous’ as many of the other Thai restaurants in Bangkok just yet, but it comes highly recommended, and boasts a river view. Also in Charoenkrung, Aksorn by the famous Chef David Thompson is also a hidden gem spotlighting ancient Thai recipes. Of course, if you can get a table, Sornis one of the most impressive Thai dining experiences you could get.

For a more private and unpretentious meal, try Kate’s Place Supper Club for a cosy chef’s table experience and an inspired seasonal Thai menu. Advanced booking is required.

Breakfast and cafe vibes

Bangkok does brunch really, really well, and is not shy of a good coffeeshop. There’s a reason why we do a monthly round-up of new cafes and best Bangkok restaurants after all.

If your guests are here on a workation, maybe they’re seeking Bangkok cafes that can balance work and play. We love Sarnies for this, especially for their sourdough and coffee, but also for their relaxed vibe. The Charoenkrung branch is especially worth checking out for its rustic design. Toby’s has long been a brunch favourite, and just opened a branch at Noble Play in Phloenchit, combining a working space with an art space, amongst its usual cafe facilities. At Siri House is where you’ll find a big brunch crowd, and it is also a trendy spot to go from day to night, with your laptop or without. There’s a pool, a bar, a bookshop, and plenty of good energy and crowd.

For more unique structures, afternoon tea at The House on Sathorn comes highly recommended. The yellow house on Sathorn road stands out for its exterior, and offers a nice escape from buzzing city life. Nearby, there’s also the brunching Bangkokian’s favourite, Luka , located on Pan Road, and just a stroll away from the Hindu temple and beautiful Neilson Hays Library. The Mustang Blu is also an interesting building for tea, located in the Old Town, and boasting a riveting history and story. Further on in China Town, you could try Chinese desserts at Ba Hao Tian Mi for something uniquely Asian. Adventurous palate? Try Indian breakfast or brunch at HERE , helmed by one of Asia’s best female chefs, Garima Arora.

Lastly, if a sweet tooth is among your friend group, definitely take them to Kad Kokoa (or the newly-opened 31 Degrees Cacao Bistro by Kad Kokoa) and have them try some sumptuous local Thai chocolates.

Where to drink in Bangkok depends heavily on budget and location — are you more of a bucket on Khaosan crew or a Cristal at the Waldorf Astoria crew? — but here’s a general pick of the mix.

No trip to Bangkok these days is complete without a bar-hopping tour of Soi Nana-Chinatown. The area is growing year after year into the biggest must-visit hipster and cool cat haven. Start at the cult-favourite Teens of Thailand (Thailand’s first proper gin bar), and work your way across to Ba Hao , Asia Today , Tep Bar , Tax , and more — all less than a minute walking distance of one another. For post-drinking munchies, Chinatown and Yaowarat Road are just a few minutes walking distance away, and offer many late night street food options.

Are your guests into speakeasies? Bangkok boasts quite a few, such as Find The Locker Room , Rabbit Hole , or the new Opium located in a stunning heritage building atop fine dining Chinese restaurant Potong. Each may present a bit of a challenge to find, but each will woo your guests once inside. For a hotel bar, we also highly recommend Lennon’s . There’s a sense of speakeasy, but it is also located atop the Rosewood Bangkok. The bar featuring an endless amount of vinyl records is very much a music bar, and also has a cute chocolate buffet to pair with your cocktails.

If you’re up for both food and drink, Zuma’s night brunch on select weekends is also worth checking out. Located within The St. Regis hotel, it’s a more glitzy affair, serving up various Japanese dishes alongside free-flow sake. A chic young crowd can normally be found here. Similarly but a lot more casually, theCOMMONS Thonglor is also a fun communal space to wine and dine in a very millennial and laid-back setting. The community space has several well-known dining outlets, and bottles of wine or beer can be easily purchased to enjoy in the open space. Just across the street, you’ll also find Beam nightclub, for when dancing is in order.

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Other attractions and activities

Other than the best Bangkok restaurants and beyond the big tourist attractions that range from temples to JJ market, keep a list of other locations and activities handy for your guests.

Bangkok’s art scene is really worth showing off about, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is definitely an interesting (albeit slightly far out) museum to visit. Closer to central Bangkok, head to the riverside and check out the ever-changing exhibitions at River City , or the lesser-known ATT19 gallery. You could also stroll along Warehouse 30 , or check out Woof Pack in Sathorn (and maybe have Guss Damn Good ice cream downstairs, while you’re there). You could follow this up with a walk through Lumpini Park nearby, and go Komodo dragon spotting.

Another big thing in Bangkok is wellness. Isn’t this a weekly massage a ritual every Bangkokian loves? Make a day of it and hang out at Yunomori Onsen on Sathorn Soi 10 for a full-day Japanese spa experience, or Panpuri Wellness at Gaysorn tower for a Thai spa brand offering a similar service. The latter even offers newly-legal cannabis treatments. Let’s Relax has branches all over town and comes highly recommended by locals, and the new branch at Mahanakhon cube offers something city-snazzy in terms of interiors, too. Healthland is the go-to for many, and is also the most budget-friendly.

As for activities, have your guests tried rock-climbing at Racquet Club ? Biking on Bang Krachao? Garden yoga and sound bath at Patom Organic Living ? Or indoor skating at Jump Master Skate Haus ? Plenty of workshops take place every week in Bangkok too, so keep an eye out for our event calendar, and all our other guides to the good life.

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Where To Eat in Bangkok – 10 of the Best Places

Thailand’s capital city has an extremely vibrant dining scene and with so many restaurants and bars to choose from, it’s hard to pick just 10 of the best restaurants in Bangkok. If you’re wondering where to eat in Bangkok, look no further than these suggestions.

What to Eat in Bangkok

Firstly, when you eat out in Bangkok, it’s important to specify the level of spiciness that you can cope with, or you might be surprised!

• Pad Thai – this famous noodle dish is thought to have originated in China, where stir frying and cooking with noodles are traditional. Thailand put its own stamp on this delicacy by adding chili and tamarind.
• Tom Yum Goong – a delicious hot and sour shrimp soup, with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and chilies.
• Som Tam – this green papaya salad is made from shredded green papaya, peanuts, chillies, fish sauce and palm sugar.
• Gaeng Keow Wan Gai – Thai green curry is a classic dish with coconut milk, green chillies, vegetables and meat or fish.
• Pak Boong – known as morning glory, it’s a tasty vegetable that’s usually served fried.
• Khanom Buang – crispy Thai pancakes, that are eaten for dessert.
• Khao Neow Mamuang – mango sticky rice is a popular Thai dessert made with coconut milk.

Best Places to Eat in Bangkok, Thailand

If you’re looking to embark on a culinary journey full of spices and flavour, Bangkok is the place for you. Home to some of the most delicious food in the world, Bangkok has quickly become a favourite destination among gourmets who come here searching for mouth-watering dishes prepared with fresh ingredients.

From traditional Thai cuisine filled with spice and flair that will tantalise your taste buds, to creative fusion dishes that bring together flavours from all over Asia, there’s something for everyone in this bustling metropolis. So join us as we explore what makes dining in Bangkok so unique and discover why it has become such an essential part of any foodie trip!

1. Celadon at Sukhothai

Within the grounds of the elegant Sukhothai hotel , Celadon is a real oasis of calm. Escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok for the duration of your meal whilst you feast upon authentic Thai cuisine.

Named best restaurant in Bangkok by Travel and Leisure , the restaurant overlooks a picturesque lotus pond. We particularly like the Celadon appetiser selection and the birdy shaped dim sum.

Address: Celadon at Sukhothai, 13/3 S Sathorn Rd, Khwaeng Thung Maha Mek, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

2. lebua Sky Bar

World-famous as the bar where The Hangover Part II was filmed, Sky Bar is a must visit for its panoramic views and impressive architecture. If you’re staying at the lebua hotel where the Sky Bar is located, you’ll get priority access.

At 820 feet, its one of the world’s highest rooftop bars and is a great choice when considering where to eat and drink in Bangkok. Why not try a Hangovertini cocktail to fully get into the spirit of things?

Just remember to dress smartly – long trousers are obligatory for gentlemen. There’s also a restaurant, Sirocco , where you can dine whilst admiring the illuminated State Tower and the capital’s skyline.

Address: lebua Sky Bar, 63rd Floor, lebua at State Tower, 1055 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

3. Breeze at lebua

Much less crowded than Sky Bar but equally photogenic, Breeze is located on the 51st and 52nd levels of lebua hotel . Executive Chef Sam Pang creates Pan Asian dishes that successfully combine traditional and contemporary influences.

Whether inside or outside, the decor is spectacular. Diners can choose from 3,000 types of wine.

Address: Breeze at lebua, 1055 Si Lom, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

4. Nahm at COMO Metropolitan

One of the  World’s 50 Best Restaurants  of Thailand and considered by many as one of the best restaurants in Bangkok, Nahm delights with its subtle blend of flavours. Chef Pim Techamuanvivit and team have won a Michelin star for the second year running in 2019.

This stylish restaurant is also listed as one of the top 10 restaurants in Asia in the San Pellegrino awards. At Nahm, you dine overlooking the swimming pool and every course is a feast for the senses. 

Address: Nahm at COMO Metropolitan , 27 Sathon Tai Rd, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10210, Thailand

5. Cafe Claire at Oriental Residence

Nestled inside the luxurious Oriental Residence a stone’s throw from the American and Dutch embassies, you’ll find Café Claire . If your tastebuds are craving European food or simply something a bit less spicy than traditional Thai food, this fits the bill perfectly.

The bistro style decor is light and airy and the dishes are popular classics such as eggs benedict, croque madame and tiramisu. Their afternoon tea is a hit with locals and tourists alike.

Address: Cafe Claire at Oriental Residence, 110 Witthayu Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

For innovative Asian cuisine, refined service and decor, look no further than Paste . Don’t be put off by the location in a shopping mall, it’s a very luxurious one and the air conditioning will make a welcome respite from Bangkok’s humidity.

Chef owners Bee Satongun and Jason Bailey pride themselves on beautifully presented, locally sourced dishes. Just be aware that some of these are rather spicy, although the friendly waiting staff will be able to advise you which ones are most suited to your taste.

Address: Paste, 999 Phloen Chit Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

7. Asiatique The Riverfront

For a fun and relaxed atmosphere after dinner in Bangkok, head to Asiatique The Riverfront  in Wat Prayakrai District. You can even take a river cruise to get there.

Asiatique is located on the site of the former East Asiatic freight company warehouses and bills itself as a nightime shopping experience. There are also many casual bars and over 40 restaurants as well as a ferris wheel and puppet theatre.

Bear in mind that most places are closed at lunchtime, and open from 5 pm.  Brasserie 9 is a good choice for waterfront dining and specializes in French cuisine.

For Thai food, try Baan Khanitha which has great views of the bay from the first floor dining room. There’s also a popular food court, with many street food vendors to choose from.

Address: Asiatique the Riverfront, 2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Wat Phraya Krai, Khet Bang Kho Laem, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

8. Water Library

Somewhat surprisingly, Water Library started out as a bar featuring a huge variety of bottled waters. That all changed when the owner, Mr Pote Lee, an importer of water and wine met chef Mirco Keller.

Since then, Water Library has expanded to 4 restaurants, each with its own stunning design. They’re a favourite with locals for after work drinks and dinner.

Water Library Brasserie at Central Embassy is situated inside one of the most luxurious Bangkok shopping malls. Come here for tasty French bistro dishes.

Address: Water Library at Central Embassy 1031 Ploenchit road, 5th Floor, Pathumwan, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Inspired by who else but the iconic Audrey Hepburn, founder Janista Lewchalermvongse has created some of the most stylish venues to eat and drink in Bangkok as part of the Audrey Group . A former member of Parliament and TV host, she has successfully turned her hand to dining.

There are currently 8 branches of Audrey in Bangkok and Nonthaburi province, each with their own distinctive style. However, they all have a common theme of French vintage design.

Who could resist these flower pot cakes from Audrey Cafe? They’re one of the cutest desserts in Bangkok.

Address: Audre Cafe Glamour Central Embassy, L5-03/1R Central Embassy (5th Floor) Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

10. Issaya Siamese Club

Chef Ian Kittichai and team cook up a storm in a historic Thai villa. The building is over 100 years old and has beautiful gardens. 

Diners can relax with a drink on the colorful beanbags before heading inside to taste signature dishes like mussuman curry lamb shank. The atmosphere evokes a private members club and the vibrant interior was designed by Hans Bogetoft Christensen.

Address: Issaya Siamese Club, 4 Chuea Phloeng Rd, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Final Thoughts: Where to Eat in Bangkok Thailand

Bangkok has some great food, and you don’t have to spend a lot of money to eat well. There are street food vendors all over the city serving up delicious meals for very reasonable prices.

If you’re looking for something a little more upscale, there are plenty of options as well. No matter what your budget is, you’ll be able to find good food in Bangkok. For more ideas on places to visit in Thailand , be sure to check out our other articles.

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48 thoughts on “Where To Eat in Bangkok – 10 of the Best Places”

I know this is about food, but I really like your dress xx

Well that’s a valid comment – and thanks so much! How are you?

I ate 2 times at the Celadon last year when I was staying in the Sukhothai Hotel and it was delicious ! The atmosphere is lovely too !

I think that place could possibly be my favourite – it was nice that it wasn’t over spicy and the presentation is incredible

I’ve eaten at Celadon and Sirroco both are excellent. I’d also recommend Vertigo at The Banyan Tree and the bar at The Mandarin Oriental.

We’d have loved to visit the Banyan Tree rooftop bar, we were almost next door but it was only open in the evening – next time!

this all looks awesome, i would love to visit one day!

www.avecdanielle.com

I hope that you get the opportunity, Danielle – thanks for stopping by

Bangkok is very high on my list of places to visit and just got even higher up on the list after reading this! The restaurants look amazing – foodie heaven!

Miriam www.londonktichendiaries.com

You’d love it, Miriam! We already have a long list of other places to visit for our next trip. I really enjoyed your W Doha post by the way

hmm looks delicious!

Candice | Beauty Candy Loves

It was all so tasty, some of it a lot spicier than we’re used to 😉

Love reading this.!

Alice Cerea babywhatsup.com

The Sky bar at Lebua sounds wonderful and the interior design of the Water Library certainly seems to be worth seeing! I’ve never visited Bangkok and so it’s lovely to read/see more about what’s on offer there 🙂

Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice x

Both places have amazing interior design and a cool vibe in common! You’d love both of them, I’m sure

Suze your dress is gorgeous and I love that photo of you outside Breeze! I’m definitely going to put the Water Library on my list for next time

Oh that’s really kind, Maggie – thank you! Water Library was very funky too

Sky Bar had been on my list when I visited Bagkok three years ago but I never made it unfortunately as time was running out! Did go to the Moon and Vertigo though which was nice.

I’ll have to check out the Moon and Vertigo next time, thanks for the tip

Really glam shot of you. Awesome.

Sky Bar. I always wondered where the scene was filmed. We needs move sometimes from our cozy little 40 Baht tofu and curry dishes and 150 Baht messages by Khao San Road to these fab areas. We get ensconced within our comfy zone during 1-2 day stays in this area, as BKK is a layover spot for us on the way to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Lanta, or Pak Name Pran. Much more to see do, eat and drink in this inspired city.

Ah bless you, Ryan! As for the Sky Bar, there were quite a few people heading up there in quirky outfits that I think were definitely inspired by the film. If I go to Chiang Mai, I will hit you up for some tips as I’d love to fit it in next time we visit

That rood top place looks so amazing xo www.laurajaneatelier.com

It has a real out of this world feel, Laura

Amazing post, thanks for sharing 🙂 I would love to visit Bangkok one day!

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I hope that you get the opportunity, Camille

For some strange reason Bangkok has never been at the top of my list but I think you just busted all the myths I had. What a stunning place, Sky bar looks breathtaking!

Elle www.theellenextdoor.com xx

Well it can get very humid and it’s not an easy place to walk around but it does have some amazing eateries and I’ve never seen so many shopping centres in my life!

Stunning shots, lady- love that picture of you on the rooftop with the city view behind you!

-Ashley Le Stylo Rouge

You have to visit there, Ashley, if you go to Bangkok – the views are incredible!

You make Bangkok look so luxe. Most Thailand impressions we get are virtually from the islands or drunken Aussie shenanigans at a Full Moon party in Phuket.

Sxx www.daringcoco.com

Well it would have been interesting to see that side too, but funnily enough we also visited Phuket and the area we were in was very unspoilt – I’ll be writing about it later this week

Wow, Suze, I would have never thought that Bangkok has stunning restaurants. You really made me curious about it. I’ve never been in Asia, but it’s in my plans. Thanks for sharing this post.

It’s my pleasure, Anda and I hope that you get to visit!

All of these sound delightful! I’ve never been to Asia (yet) but Bangkok looks like it has so much to offer!

It’s certainly better than I’d expected – as long as you plan everything it can be good fun. When we didn’t, we ended up getting hot and sticky and looking for air con!

I’m the biggest Thai food lover on this planet, no joke! When in Bangkok, I was stuffing my face with coconut ice-cream, smoothies, grilled veggies and a lot of fish and meat dipped in sweet chilli sauce. Great restaurant recommendations! <3

You’re brave with the sweet chilli sauce, Agness! I did find some of the food a bit too spicy but I washed it down with lots of water

I have never been to Bangkok but it looks amazing. Some of that food is so artistic looking

They really take pride in their food, I agree that it’s like an artwork!

SouthEast Asia has never been on my ‘list’ but it keeps popping up darnit!

Maybe it’s a sign, Emma 😉

Thailand is hopefully my next long term trip! I’ll keep that list in mind 🙂

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I really recommend Thailand, I just wish we had had longer there as I’d like to visit Chiang Mai and Koh Samui

I definitely recommend Breeze as it’s less crowded than the iconic Sky Bar but it’s only one floor down so you can go to both

Cafe Claire looks wonderful. I am sitting reading this post, in cold, wet and dark London, oh i’m jealous. It all looks divine Lucy x

Ooooh I love this list! I was in Thailand a year ago and had a quick day trip in Bangkok and would have loved to have visited ANY of these spots. Gonna have to take another trip out there now 😛

Danielle | FollowMyGut.com <3

What a delectable list! Definitely going to refer back to this next time I’m headed for Bangkok.

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The Absolute Best Restaurants to Eat like a Local in Bangkok

Words & images by Sofia Levin

From hidden gems and Michelin-starred street food to authentic sit-down restaurants, it’s no coincidence that the best places to eat in Bangkok are frequented by locals.

This list of nine gems to eat at in Bangkok will take you from deep-fried mackerel heads as moreish as Pringles to the seductive sourness and spice of Northeastern Thailand's Isaan food. Slip into daily life in Thailand's buzzing capital city and eat like the people who live here. Read on for curries on rice at a khao gaeng restaurant, a quick boat noodle stop for lunch, Chinese-influence family feasts and so much more.

1. Soei Restaurant ร้านเส่ย Fried Fish Heads & Seafood

The front, floral-tiled patio of this seafood haunt is reminiscent of a wet market after everything’s been meticulously hosed down. Plastic baskets of seafood on ice sit beside the kitchen and customers eat whole kaem pla too tod, garlicky mackerel heads so light and crisp they could have come from a chip packet. Visit hungry and order hot-as-hell tom yum pla too (mackerel tom yum soup); blood cockle salad lavished with herbs, shallots and galangal and aromatic pu pad pong garee (soft shell crab curry).

THB100 to THB150

Phibun Watthana 6 Alley, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok, soei-restaurant.business.site

2. Som Tam Jay So ร้านส้มตำเจ๊โส Isaan Cuisine

Isaan is a region in northeastern Thailand known for its love of spice and fermented ingredients. The cuisine is characterised by sourness, chilli and heavy-handed use of herbs, lime, dried shrimp, fermented fish sauce and sticky rice. Som tam (spicy green papaya salad) and larb (minced pork with lime juice, fish sauce and herbs) hail from Isaan and are especially good at Som Tam Jay So. Also try gai yang (grilled chicken marinated in garlic, fish sauce and herbs), pik gai yang (wings on skewers), kaw moo yang (fermented strips of grilled pork) and tom saeb moo (sour soup with lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime). Use the check-box paper menu (Thai only), point and order, or better yet, visit with someone who speaks Thai.

THB40 to THB80

Phiphat 2, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

3. Pa Daeng Kitchen ครัวป้าแดงบางลำพู Khao Gaeng

A khao gaeng restaurant is a worker's canteen where pre-prepared dishes are served with rice. Most people visit in the morning for breakfast or to pick up food for lunch. If you come late morning, the second-generation owner of this 40-plus-year-old business will be apologetic, even if there appears to be plenty left. Look for moo paloo, a braised dish of spongy tofu, hard-boiled eggs and pork belly in five-spice broth; kai loug kheuh (son-in-law eggs); hor mok pla, fish curry steamed in a banana leaf cup with coconut milk; clear and sour tom yum pla too and khanom jeen nam ngeow, a spicy broth from northern Thailand with Chinese and Burmese roots.

423-425 Phra Sumen Road, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

4. Tang Jai Yoo 陈再裕 Whole Suckling Pig

In the middle of Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown, is an unassuming restaurant façade flanked by live fish tanks and swaying Chinese lanterns. Eighty-year-old Tang Jai Yoo is dated in all the best ways. Thai-Chinese families confiscate bowls from children spinning glass lazy susans like roundabouts. Groups of men empty Jim Beam by the bottle. But you're here for the whole roasted suckling pig. Its brittle skin is cut into rectangles so you can easily add a piece to a thin pancake with cucumber and hoisin sauce. Once the skin is gone, they rest is chopped up in the kitchen and fried with garlic before being returned for further eating. For other menu highlights, click here.

Dishes 300 BHT to 600 BHT (specialty dishes more, whole pig 2000)

85-87 Soi Yaowaphanit, off Thanon Yaowarat Samphanthawong, Bangkok 

5. Doy Kuay Teow Reua ต้อยก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ Boat Noodles

Boat noodle restaurants alley, the strip along the canal just north of Victory Monument, is frequented by locals and visitors who travel stomach first, but the boat noodles are better about a kilometre west along the canal at Doy Kuay Teow Reua. Here you’ll find a more traditional experience. Your choices are pork or beef and the default is thin rice noddles. The broth here is superior to the more modern set ups along Boat Noodle Alley; thick and dark enough to leave a muddy residue on the sides of the bowl as the liquid level drops.

Doy Kuay Teow Reua : alley off Soi Ratchawithi 18, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok

6. Nai Mong Hoi Thod นายหมงหอยทอด Oyster Omelette

Nai Mong Hoi Thod’s Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade means it’s pricey for an oyster omelette, but not for a Western traveller. There are a few rickety tables inside the white-tiled shophouse, but the best seats are on the street. Eggs are fried in batter with rice flour and an abundance of plump, shelled oysters in lard. There are two choices: crispy or regular. Both recipes have gone unchanged for 30 years. The crispy version is browned in the pan for longer so crust-like edges form, while the regular omelette has a soft, slippery quality.

S/M/L 100/200/300BAHT

39 Phlap Phla Chai Rd, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok

7. Chef Man Dim Sum

The eponymous restaurant of veteran Chinese chef, Wai Yin Man is one of the most popular places in Bangkok for dim sum – or yum cha, depending on where you come from. Chef Man has been awarded a Michelin Plate and is known for peking duck, ordered a day in advance. Highlights include roast duck and goose, delicate dumplings, rice noodle rolls layered with thin pastry and wrapped around juicy shrimp, pillowy turnip cake, perfectly crisp pork belly, bua loy glutinous sesame rice balls in ginger soup, papaya slices tipped with lemon jelly and purple taro lava buns with hot liquid middles.

Dim sum 115BAHT to 320 BAHT (excluding larger dishes)

Chef Man – Royal Place, 2 Ratchadamri Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok

Check chefmangroup.com for other branches

8. Outside Canton Shrine, Thong Ching Thang Jok (Rice Porridge)

This local congee stand sits at the entrance of Canton Shrine (Thong Ching Thang) and around the corner from Nai Mong Hoi Thod, the Michelin-recognised oyster omelette vendor. The woman in charge stirs cauldrons of congee with her whole body, her white-gloved hand gripping the yellow rag tied around the top of the elongated ladle. This version of jok moo (pork rice porridge) is thick without being stodgy, salty and comforting. Lurking in the soupy rice are pork balls, pork intestine and liver slices. This version is the most luxe with three kinds of egg (soft-boiled, salted and century).

Charoen Krung Road near the corner of Phlap Phla Chai Road outside Canton Shrine, Wang Burapha Phirom, Bangkok

9. Guay Jub Ouan Pochana (aka Kuay Chap Auon Pochana) ก๋วยจั๊บ อ้วนโภชนา Rolled Rice Noodle Pork Soup

Laminated Michelin accolades from 2018 to 2020 frame the boss wielding a clever at this popular guay jub (rolled rice noodle soup) vendor in Chinatown. Pork belly is added from a pile to pin bowls filled with rolled rice noodles and murky broth, along with bits of liver, intestine, kidney and lung. There are two versions: guay jub nam sai (clear soup) and guay jub nam kon (thicker, darker soup with five spice). Guay Jub Ouan Pochana has been serving the dish for more than 50 years.

50BHT (small), 100BHT (large), 10 BHT (egg)

408 Yaowarat Road, Chakkrawat, Chakkaphat, Bangkok

Want to finish on a sweet note? Click here for a self-guided walking tour through Bangkok of traditional Thai desserts.

Sofia Levin travelled with assistance from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways, but this article remains autonomous.

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If you think you have a discerning tongue for flavor, then you must try having a meal at a Bangkok restaurant. When it comes to fine dining, or eating meals spread across different cuisines, a Bangkok restaurant will genuinely amaze you. Not only will this guide help you select the choicest eateries out there in the city, but will also help you understand a bit about the cuisine and its origins.

Bangkok is a city which has people from high-flying executives to workers whose wages are the bare minimum. So don’t be surprised to see a Bangkok restaurant serving noodles for just under $3 beside a Michelin starred eatery. On the contrary, this should be taken advantage of by you to explore all the types of cuisines available in the city. Nudge shoulders with construction workers at a small noodle hut as you gorge on a bowl of delicious fish and rice for lunch, before heading for a fine dining experience.

From traditional Thai cuisine in a Bangkok Thai restaurant to French entremets in a cafe, the city of Bangkok has something for everyone. So without much further ado, let’s take a look at 15 essential restaurants across various cuisines which you must hit if you are in the city for a long haul.

Thai Restaurants

Bangkok is a city which has thousands of restaurants serving traditional Thai food. If ever in the city, a Bangkok Thai restaurant is something you shouldn’t miss. It is indeed quite difficult to choose the best as all have a unique character to them. If you ask any expat or local regarding the Thai food served at any Bangkok restaurant, they will suggest a hundred different places to you which they claim to serve the best of the cuisine in the city.

However, with lots of delicious research we don’t regret, here is our list of restaurants where you can indulge in some really good Thai food –

Le Du Restaurant :

Le Du Restaurant has been making a mark in the Bangkok restaurant scene for quite some time now. The cuisine here is curated and treated like pieces of art rather than food. With seasonal hues and creative flair, the food served here is truly something to write home about. Run by Chef Ton and his highly skilled team of around 5-10 sous-chefs, this Bangkok restaurant has changed the way locals think about Thai food. The crew and the chef are quite friendly and speak perfect English, which is excellent as you will need their help in understanding the menu. Overall, a lovely place with good wines, delicious desserts, and brilliant food. Easily the best restaurant in Bangkok for providing a new twist to tradition.

Blue Elephant :

A trip to the Blue Elephant is about more than just the food. The entire menu tells a story and allows you to enjoy all the niceties of Thailand, from the décor, food, service, and atmosphere. Opening its doors to the public in 1980, Chef Nooror had always wanted to open a unique Bangkok Thai restaurant serving traditional Thai cuisine. Today, they have branches across the world, including Paris, Dubai, London, and Malta, but none can replicate the charm of the unassuming yellow building on Sathorn Road, Bangkok. Open for lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and for dinner from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, this Bangkok restaurant is a must-visit.

Issaya Siamese Club :

A charming little place tucked away on an unassuming street near Rama IV Road, the Issaya Siamese Club is a Bangkok restaurant serving delicious Thai food in the middle of a garden.Believe it or not, the house itself is a hundred years old, although renovations have been made since then to improve safety. With a wooden verandah and a cosy décor, it is a perfect place for a romantic liaison with your partner. Run by Chef Ian Kittichai, few of the highlights on the menu are the Yum Hua Plee (banana flower salad), Tom Klong seafood soup, and the Poo Nim Tod Kai Kem (soft shell crab served with a spicy egg sauce).

Easily a Bangkok restaurant must go if you are in the city. Having performed consistently as a hub for Thai food, Nahm is ranked among the most excellent restaurants in the world. With a Michelin star chef at the helm, the speciality of this Bangkok restaurant is the menu. Famous for recreating ancient Thai dishes, the uniqueness lies in how they blend textures to create exquisite results. It doesn’t matter if you are new to Thai food, as the experience itself will be a delightful and magical time for you. Try their set menu as opposed to a la carte, only then will you get to experience their famed combinations of spicy, sweet, bitter, and sour which are the hallmarks of Thai cuisine.

Sometimes touted as the best restaurant in Bangkok, it truly is a Bangkok restaurant must go. If you are interested in indulging in some fine dining, then Bo Lan is the restaurant you should head to without hesitation. Here you will find some of the best ideas of European cuisine blended with traditional Thai recipes. Located in Sukhumvit Soi 53, it is a few hundred meters away from the Thonglor light railway station. The restaurant is also famous for using fresh local condiments which you can see the moment you walk in. You can also purchase some from the small farm inside! With three menus all costing less than 2000 Baht, it is advisable to come here when you have some time on your hands — not recommended for fast meals.

Suppaniga Eating Room :

If tradition is what you are after, then Suppaniga Eating Room is by far the best restaurant in Bangkok. The restaurant is owned by Eh who has designed all the dishes based on his grandmother’s recipes. Most of the food have their origins in Trat and Khon Kaen from where the family is from. The décor inside is chic and comfortable, and a few things which you must try on the menu are some cabbage fried with fish oil, and Kaeng Moo Chamuang curry which is a sweet and mild pork dish.Definitely, a Bangkok restaurant must go if you want to understand the unique flavours of traditional Thai cuisine.

American Restaurants

Although Bangkok is situated in South-East Asia, sometimes the craving for some change can become quite unbearable. Needless to say, Bangkok has that covered with a number of restaurants offering authentic American cuisine round the clock. Here we take a look at a couple of famous restaurants in Bangkok offering American food which you shouldn’t miss –

The Smokin’ Pug :

The barbeque has been associated with American cuisine since time immemorial. The Smokin’ Pug is quite easily the best Bangkok restaurant as far as a barbeque is concerned. Drawing influence from the southern states of America where the barbeque first gained prominence, their drinks are traditionally southern and delicious. Some sound advice if you are hitting this place for a meal would be to go for their show-stopping and a mouth-watering full rack of baby back ribs.These come for just under 1000 Baht, and the meat is tender, perfectly cooked, and just about falling off the bone. The restaurant makes its own cornbread which is served with most dishes, and use homemade barbeque sauce on all their cuts of meat. So if you are someone who swears a good meal by a barbeque, then head over to Langsuan Road, Chit Lom, and you will find the place right next to Luxx XL Hotel. You can also try their craft beer which is quite popular as well to wash down everything.

Daniel Thaiger :

Known to provide some of the best burgers in Bangkok, Daniel Thaiger has multiple restaurants now. What began as a burger food truck now creates exquisite sandwiches with the best beef in the city. Originally located around Sukhumvit Soi 38, this former Bangkok street food cart can now be found between Thong Lo and Phrom Phong BTS, right behind the Philippines Embassy. They offer both beef and pork burgers and use brioche buns and grilled onions in all their offerings. You can also find grilled cheese sandwiches, and grilled tuna melts for 50 Baht and 80 Baht respectively. Our suggestion would be to try their Mr.Steve, Cowboy, Sumo-Oat, and The Thaiger. All of them are pre-filled burgers, but you can build your own burger as well with the toppings you like. They will try to accommodate your preferences as much as possible.

French Restaurants

French cuisine has always been regarded as something which you should try only in France if it’s your first time. Yes, the intricacies and the techniques which are needed to produce the perfect French haute-cuisine dish are indeed tricky to master. However, in Bangkok, a lot of French chefs have settled down over the years and imparted everything they know about the cuisine to the city. That is why you will find that all of the gravies served in a French Bangkok restaurant to be thick and bursting with flavour.

Most restaurants serving French food in Bangkok have stayed true to the banquet style, which was common during the aristocracy. The serving style which is service en confusion, or all at once can still be seen in some traditional French restaurants here.

So let’s dive in and see what some of the best French restaurants in Bangkok are like –

Le Normandie :

Le Normandie has been touted as one of the best French restaurants in Bangkok for a long time. Located inside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the restaurant opened its doors to the public around 40 years ago. This was a time when much of Bangkok did not understand French food and couldn’t tell the difference between a bouche and an entrée. However, this ultra-luxurious restaurant has been a pioneer in haute French cuisine in the city and has inculcated a love for French food among the locals. You should try their expertly paired wines while looking over the Chao Phraya river. Run by Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier, the restaurant’s kitchen has also played host to various Michelin star chefs like Michel Roux and Christian Bau. According to Chef Arnaud, it’s the quality of the products which at the end are responsible for elevating a dish. Only ingredients sourced from France are used in the dishes as the restaurant firmly believes that without French products there can be no French cuisine. Try their duck foie gras terrine which has a rich meaty flavour and their lobster bisque which instantly transports you from Bangkok to the beaches of Normandy. Truly a Bangkok restaurant which is worth more than just one visit.

Scarlet Wine Bar & Restaurant :

Located on the 37 th floor of the famous Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, is set a bar apart from other restaurants in the vicinity. Providing authentic French dishes along with an extensive and mouth-watering wine list, the Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant truly is an epitome of French cuisine in Bangkok. It doesn’t matter if you are in the mood for charcuterie cheese and tapas, or something a bit more heavy like a steak, this French restaurant in Bangkok has it all. The eating area is beautifully designed with exquisite attention given to detail as can be seen from the décor. It also has a diner on the roof from where you can experience a rooftop dinner overlooking the Chao Phraya river.

Other Restaurants

Apart from Thai, American, and French cuisine, Bangkok also offers other types of cuisine like Indian, Arabic, and Chinese through its multitude of restaurants. So, if you want to explore all the varieties of food that Bangkok has to offer then take a look below which lists a few of the other types of international cuisines offered –

Situated in Riverside, Silom & Lumphini, this restaurant features as a great place to hang out and try out some food influenced by both European and Thai styles. You can go ahead and try the Charred Witloaf, mozzarella salad, preserved lemon, and dry-aged Cecina beef which are not just tasty, but absolutely marvellous to look at. Overall the place has a very relaxed and comfortable décor with an air of sophistication permeating the soft furnishings. They have some excellent and unique cocktails, an extensive wine list, and some of Bangkok city’s best desserts. If you are exploring the food scene of the city, then this place is something which you should definitely try.

A classic Chinese restaurant, Hong Bao is located in Central Embassy and boasts of the best dimsums in Bangkok. They also specialise in Cantonese cuisine and sources traditional recipes. It’s a slightly more expensive place than most of the street food stalls in Bangkok, but the quality is excellent. One of the dishes which they are famous for is the steamed chicken feet with black bean sauce. It is a personal favorite of many and is a go-to dish for anyone visiting Hong Bao the second time. Its wobbly texture is created perfectly, so it doesn’t taste mushy and is a treat. Other items on the menu which are quite good are the Har Gau shrimp dumplings, steamed spare ribs in black bean sauce, roast pork belly, and steamed buns with lava salted egg yolk filling. Indeed, one of the best places for a hearty Cantonese meal.

A wonderful place for some German food, Suhring opened its doors to the public quite a few years ago. Run by a pair of twin brothers who are chefs this restaurant exists solely to deliver elevated dishes from German cuisine. A typical menu would have 9 to 12 servings, and the place is famous for its homemade sourdough and Brotzeit.

An Indian inspired, and themed restaurant, its owner Gaggan Anand wanted to elevate Indian dishes like how Chinese and Japanese food was being done in Bangkok. One of the main features of this restaurant would be the menu which does not have any words. All dishes are shown through emojis, which, according to the owner, is an attempt to transcend language barriers. The restaurant has won multiple awards in 2015, 2016, and 2017 and has featured in the list Asia’s Top 50 Restaurants. It serves a 25-course tasting menu and closed its doors to the public on August 25 th 2019.

Serving dishes from the Australian and Pacific region, Freebird has been offering modern bistro-style cuisine to the people of Bangkok for quite a long time. Their kitchen is constantly changing and evolving, so expect a fresh produce-driven menu.The restaurant itself is relaxed, approachable, and accessible. Be sure to take a look at their wine list which is supposed to extensive and is an eclectic mix of various international wines. The entire restaurant is divided into different areas, with each offering a welcoming experience.You can also see Chef Top, and his team prepares your food through the open kitchen. So order some wine, and relax while you listen to the birds sing in the property’s private garden!

There you have it! Fifteen of the best restaurants you can visit whenever you are in Bangkok.

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