Must-see restaurants in Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

  • Tonkin Annam

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    The retro-minimalist interior here might be a red flag for hipster ethnic cuisine, but Tonkin Annam serves some of the best Vietnamese food in Bangkok…

  • Sala Rattanakosin

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    With fabulous cross-river views of Wat Arun through floor-to-ceiling windows, this excellent in-house Thai restaurant of the eponymous hotel has nailed…

  • Ming Lee

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    Hidden in plain sight across from Wat Phra Kaew is this decades-old shophouse restaurant. The menu spans Western/Chinese dishes (eg stewed tongue) and…

  • Err

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    Think of all those different smoky, spicy, crispy, meaty bites you've encountered on the street. Now imagine them assembled in one hip, retro-themed…

  • Wang Lang Market

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    Running south from Siriraj Hospital is this busy market bringing together takeaway stalls and basic restaurants. Options range from noodles to curries…

  • Savoey

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    At this chain with other branches across town, you're not going to find heaps of character, but you will get consistency, river views, air-con and a…

  • Pa Aew

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    Pull up a plastic stool for some rich, seafood-heavy, Bangkok-style fare at this stall on the pavement. It's a bare-bones, open-air curry place, but for…

  • Navy Club

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    The restaurant of the Royal Navy Association has one of the few coveted riverfront locations along this stretch of the Chao Phraya River. Locals come for…

  • Dao Tai

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    For a fiery hit of authentic southern Thai food, head to this Thonburi restaurant, where you can take your pick from trays of spicy curries, dips, stir…

  • Chawang

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    Choose from trays of spicily authentic curries, dips, stir-fries and soups at this Thonburi restaurant serving southern Thai food. No English menu; no…

  • Ruam Tai

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    This Thonburi restaurant serves up authentic southern Thai food, including spicy curries, soups and stir-fries. No English menu or signage. No English…