Recommended Eats and Treats Bangkok

Your essential guide to the best bites in Thailand’s bustling capital. Dive into a world of flavor, where street food stands serve up spicy, sweet, and savory treats side by side with cozy cafes and busy restaurants. This guide will start your journey into Bangkok's endless food options, from the classic pad Thai to specialty Thai dishes and relaxing cafes.

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General food tips

There are countless food options in Bangkok, from hawkers selling pork sticks on the side of the road to fine dining on the 56th floor of a 5 star hotel. Having spent around 6 months in Thailand I have picked up a few general tips that'll help you enjoy your food journey in Bangkok and all of Thailand.

1. Hawkers (Carts on the side of the road) provide tasty, quick and cheap food. If you see a queue of people, stop and try whatever they are serving , it'll be safe and great!

3. Eat everything you can find, its worth it for the taste and experience.

4. You will pay more the closer you are to the city centre, The same as most cities, you'll likely notice a significant drop in price as you walk further from the centre

Suki Teenoi

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A Shabu restaurant, this place is part of a chain of restaurants however you will find a great selection of buffet food with really low places, many locals and few tourists.

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ลิ้มเหล่าโหงว สะพานเหลือง

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Take a couple friends, order a plate of everything and sample all the different flavours of thai cuisine. If you don't know what to do with the different dipping sauces just ask!

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Ann Guay Tiew Kua Gai

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Simple, tasty, great value noodles. Worth a stop as you travel past!

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Thipsamai

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This place is supposed to be on of the first places Pad Thai was conceived, expect a long queue and quick service. It does taste great though!

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Joke Sam Yan

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Want to experience breakfast as a local? Joke, a rice based breakfast dish, its simple, tasty and very affordable. There are just a couple of choices from the board on the wall, if your Thai is patchy you'll need your phone to translate the menu on the wall, its worth it though!

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Feel Restaurant

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A Burmese restaurant hidden in the centre of Bangkok. The dishes are large and great to share with new and old friends, its really worth a visit!

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Go-Ang Pratu Nam Chicken Rice

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Very local, very cheap, selection of chicken and duck soups and noodles. The queue can look intimidating but you wont be waiting long, and it will be worth it!

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Akira Back

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A little more up market than the other recommendations, if you want some good quality jJapanese food in a beautiful setting, pick this place.

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STOCKROOM

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This cafe is tucked away down a backstreet, its peaceful and a great place for a bit of a rest. They have a good selection of coffees, teas and smoothies along with some sweet treats to enjoy.

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Sarnies Roastery

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For the remote workers, this is a great place to get some work done with good coffee and a decent menu of food to power you through the day.

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Akira Back

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A little more up market than the other recommendations, if you want some good quality jJapanese food in a beautiful setting, pick this place.

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Sri Trat Restaurant and Bar

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Upscale Thai dinning, this is a great place to sample the other extreme of Thai food having spent some time eating from the hawkers and noodle shops.

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Embark on your next adventure with insights from a seasoned globetrotter who's made the world their home! Hi! I'm Ash, originally from the UK, I have lived in Portugal, Nepal, Thailand and most recently Hungary! For the past four years, I've been continuously exploring the nooks and crannies of our planet, diving deep into the cultures and landscapes of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. By immersing myself in each destination for three months at a time, I've gathered lots of localised knowledge, from navigating intricate visa processes to uncovering hidden gems that only locals might know. My passion lies at the crossroads of gastronomy, history, and the great outdoors. Each journey is a quest to savor the finest flavors often including cooking classes, unravel the threads of time, and bask in the raw beauty of nature. My interests have been the compass guiding my itineraries, which are custom-crafted with a personal touch. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast eager to taste authenticity, a history buff ready to tread ancient paths, or a nature lover seeking serenity, I'm here to chart your course. Let's design your next journey that not only touches destinations but also hearts and minds and your stomach!

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