Must-see restaurants in Banglamphu

  • Men preparing food, Thip Samai.

    Thip Samai

    Banglamphu

    This institution reputedly serves the definitive version of pàt tai (fried noodles) – period. Every evening, scores of eager diners queue on the pavement…

  • Jay Fai

    Banglamphu

    Wearing ski goggles and furiously cooking over a charcoal fire, septuagenarian Jay Fai is renowned for serving Bangkok’s tastiest (and priciest) crab…

  • Krua Apsorn

    Banglamphu

    This cafeteria-like dining room is a favourite of members of the Thai royal family and restaurant critics alike. Just about all of the central and…

  • Shoshana

    Banglamphu

    One of Khao San’s longest-running Israeli restaurants, Shoshana might resemble your grandparents’ living room right down to the tacky wall art and plastic…

  • Khun Daeng

    Banglamphu

    This popular place does gŏo·ay jáp yoo·an, identified on the menu as 'Vietnamese noodle'. Introduced to northeastern Thailand via Vietnamese immigrants,…

  • Karim Roti-Mataba

    Banglamphu

    This classic Bangkok eatery serves tasty Thai-Muslim dishes such as roti, gaang mát·sà·màn ('Muslim curry'), biryani, tart fish curry and má·đà·bà (deep…

  • Jok Pochana Mr Lek

    Banglamphu

    Operating out of a quiet side street in the Samsen area, the affable Mr Lek serves traveller-oriented local delicacies such as crab yellow curry, squid…

  • Nopparat

    Banglamphu

    Featuring floral murals and portraits of royals on its bare concrete walls, this stylish restaurant serves some of the best Thai food in this part of town…

  • Pua-Kee

    Banglamphu

    Come here for the central Thai classic, gŏo·ay đĕe·o đôm yam ('rice noodle soup hotspicy with mixed fishball' on the menu), fishball noodles preseasoned…

  • Nuttaporn

    Banglamphu

    This crumbling shophouse has for the last 70 years been churning out some of Bangkok’s most famous coconut ice cream – the ideal palate cleanser after a…

  • Hemlock

    Banglamphu

    Taking full advantage of its cosy shophouse location, this perennial favourite has enough style to feel like a special night out, but doesn’t skimp on…

  • ZeZe

    Banglamphu

    Fabulous platters of homestyle Israeli food are served up by cheerful staff who divide their time between a travel agency desk and a dining area at this…

  • Bangkok Poutine

    Banglamphu

    You've conquered the deep-fried scorpion, now wrangle with poutine: French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. Run by guys from Québec, this is the…

  • Soy

    Banglamphu

    Long-standing and lauded Soy serves big, hearty bowls of beef noodle soup. Choose between the fall-apart tender braised beef, fresh beef, beef balls, or…

  • Baan Nual

    Banglamphu

    It's come full circle: the restaurateurs of today are designing venues that resemble the holes-in-the-wall of yesteryear. With three tables and retro…

  • Konnichipan

    Banglamphu

    There comes a moment in every foodie's Thai culinary overdose when the soul yearns for a bite of a butter croissant or ciabatta sandwich, or the subtle…

  • Somsong Phochana

    Banglamphu

    This low-key place serves gŏo·ay đĕe·o sù·kǒh·tai, or Sukhothai-style noodles: barbecued pork and thin rice noodles in a clear broth seasoned with sugar,…

  • Poj Spa Kar

    Banglamphu

    Dating to 1925 and pronounced pôht sà·pah kahn, this is allegedly the oldest restaurant in Bangkok, and continues to maintain recipes handed down from a…

  • Sheepshank

    Banglamphu

    Seizing upon Bangkok's obsession with industrial decor is this former warehouse turned gastropub. Pulleys, brick, rivets and glass create the vibe, while…

  • Kim Leng

    Banglamphu

    This tiny family-run restaurant specialises in the dishes and flavours of central Thailand. It’s a good place to dip your toes in the local cuisine via an…

  • May Kaidee's

    Banglamphu

    This long-standing restaurant serves up meat-free Thai dishes, and also houses a Thai cooking school with emphasis on vegetarian dishes. You'll find it…

  • Arawy Vegetarian Food

    Banglamphu

    Housed in a narrow shophouse, long-standing Arawy (Thai for ‘delicious’) has heaps of prepared meat-free curries, dips and stir-fries.