Chinatown
This hole-in-the-wall restaurant has long been the most reliable place to eat in Bangkok's Indian neighbourhood. The kebabs and naans (oven-baked…
Must-see restaurants in Bangkok
Chinatown
Serving the food of Chinatown's streets in air-con comfort is this low-key, long-standing staple. The must-eat dishes are pictured on the door. It'd be a…
Bangkok
Our pick of the numerous Japanese joints along Th Thaniya is Tsukiji, named after Tokyo’s famous seafood market. Dinner at this sleek sushi joint will…
Bangkok
Down a quiet residential alleyway, this tiny yoga-themed health cafe does a wonderful range of inventive vegetarian Indian cuisine. Favourites are the…
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…
Bangkok
This outpost of the chic Bangkok Trading Post (its main branch is in Phrom Phong) serves brunch favourites such as eggs Benedict and smoked salmon…
Bangkok
The slick, modern interior here belies the fact that Baan is a family-run restaurant. The menu is inspired by full-bodied recipes and ingredients that are…
Chinatown
The reward for locating this hole-in-the-wall is a delicious plate of gŏo·ay đĕe·o kôo·a gài (flat rice noodles fried with garlic oil, chicken and egg)…
Bangkok
This venerable Thai eatery has numerous branches and mall spin-offs around town, but we still fancy the original branch on Th Pramuan, where local…
Bangkok
A casual eatery catering mostly to young foodies, this place serves tasty yet incredibly cheap Laotian fare. Must-try items include the flavourful chicken…
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…
Bangkok
Dating back to 1899, this atmospheric fresh market offers a charming glimpse of old Bangkok – not to mention a great option to grab a bite while on the…
Bangkok
This home-grown ice-cream brand has gained a glowing rep with flavours such as Kuppa espresso made using locally roasted coffee, Tokyo Mist made with yuzu…
Bangkok
Dark woods, old maps and prints on the smooth concrete walls, a menu including lots of vegetarian options – one doesn't expect a place this cosmopolitan…
Bangkok
For those who love the sweet stuff, the in-house cafe at Sukhothai offers a unique, almost entirely cocoa-based high tea called Chocolate Buffet every…
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…
Bangkok
Jay So has no signage or menu, but a mortar and pestle and a huge grill out front are the telltale signs of ballistically spicy sôm·đam (green papaya…
Bangkok
Art deco Shanghai comes to life in this refurbished colonial-style house in Bangkok, located in the compound of the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The big draw…
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…
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…
Bangkok
Indigo is set in a former schoolhouse, and while the charming atmosphere appears to be the main draw here, the food actually delivers. Think of it as your…
Bangkok
The cheesy name doesn't do justice to this sophisticated Thai restaurant located in a former warehouse by the river. Join Bangkok's beautiful crowd for…
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
Zanotti has a well-deserved reputation for Italian dishes. The dark wood and framed paintings of the gentlemen’s-club-like dining room set the scene,…
Bangkok
This stylish white-tablecloth place does tasty versions of all of the Lebanese standards you could possibly imagine, plus quite a few dishes you’d never…
Chinatown
This restaurant is renowned for its delicious hŏy tôrt – oyster omelettes featuring deep-fried eggs and molluscs in a sticky batter. Order your omelette…
Bangkok
The emphasis at this cosy, retro-themed Japanese restaurant is yakiniku (DIY grilled meat), which as a culinary style is an absolute craze among Thai…
Chinatown
Hua Seng Hong’s varied menu, including braised goose feet, seafood hotpot, soft-shell crab in curry powder, crab fried rice and a variety of noodles,…
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…
Bangkok
Located on a pretty canalside plot shaded by ferns, this relaxed restaurant is perhaps the nicest place on Ko Kret to end your explorations with a chilled…
Bangkok
Sensi is ostensibly an Italian restaurant, but it's also one of Bangkok's better examples of contemporary dining. Expect high-quality imported ingredients…
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…
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…
Chinatown
Yoo easily serves some of the best fishballs in town. We can also vouch for the shrimp wontons, deep-fried taro balls and fish cakes, all of which are…
Chinatown
Delicious wontons and – if your stomach can manage it – bà·mèe (Chinese-style wheat noodles) are the order of the evening at this respected vendor. There…
Chinatown
Dining at the retro Hong Kong–themed Fou de Joie is like being an extra in a Wong Kar-wai film. Better yet, the French-style crêpes and cheese platters –…
Bangkok
Patrons come to this open-air restaurant for the combination of riverfront views and tasty, seafood-based eats. It also doubles quite neatly as a pub. It…
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…
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…
Chinatown
Jék Pûi is a table-less food stall incredibly popular for its Chinese-style Thai curries. Try the gaang kěe·o wǎhn lôok chín þlah grai, a mild green curry…