Where to Eat in Bangkok
Street food so good it has Michelin stars
Bangkok is where street food became fine dining's equal. Pad thai from a cart. Michelin-starred soup from a sidewalk stall. The heat, the chaos, the flavors — it's sensory overload in the best way. And it's absurdly cheap.
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Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Vibe: Chaotic, night-focused, overwhelming
Best for: Street food crawl, seafood, late night
Sukhumvit
Vibe: Modern, expat-heavy, diverse
Best for: International dining, rooftop bars
Old Town (Rattanakosin)
Vibe: Historic, daytime, authentic
Best for: Traditional Thai, temple-hopping fuel
Ari
Vibe: Local, hip, less touristy
Best for: Coffee shops, Thai comfort food
Thonglor/Ekkamai
Vibe: Upscale, trendy, nightlife
Best for: Modern Thai, cocktails, see-and-be-seen
What to Eat
Street Food
The sidewalk is the restaurant. Pad thai, satay, som tam, grilled everything.
Must try: Pad thai from a vendor with a crowd
Boat Noodles
Small bowls, intense broth, meant to eat many. A Bangkok specialty.
Must try: At Victory Monument or a dedicated boat noodle alley
Isaan
Northeastern Thai. Spicy, sour, funky. Som tam, larb, grilled meats.
Must try: Som tam (papaya salad) — specify spice level carefully
Rooftop Bars
Bangkok's skyline is absurd. Drink in it. Literally.
Must try: Sunset cocktail overlooking the chaos
Local Tips
- →If a street stall has plastic stools and a crowd, sit down
- →Michelin-starred street food is real here. Jay Fai, Raan Jay Fai — book ahead
- →Spicy means SPICY. Mai phet (not spicy) is a useful phrase.
- →Night markets are for eating, not just shopping
- →Ice in drinks is generally safe in established spots
When to Eat
Breakfast
7-9am
Congee (joke) or noodle soup from a cart
Lunch
11am-1pm
Street food lunch — follow the office workers
Dinner
6-9pm
Night markets fire up, Chinatown comes alive
Late night
10pm-2am
Chinatown street food peaks late
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