Where to Eat in Bangkok
5 places to eat in Bangkok, spread across Around Tha Tien, Phra Nakhon and the palace district, Kamphaeng Phet, opposite Chatuchak and Outside BTS stations and office blocks, city-wide, plus a few elsewhere. These are picked for what they cook rather than how they look, so a counter with four stools sits alongside a dining room.
Between them they cover Boat noodles, Khao man gai, Moo ping and sticky rice and Khao niao mamuang, plus 3 more of the city's dishes — each listing tells you what that kitchen is actually known for, which is rarely the whole menu.
3 of them sit in the budget tier, so eating well here costs less than the guidebooks imply.
1 place
Around Tha Tien, Phra Nakhon and the palace district
1 place
Kamphaeng Phet, opposite Chatuchak
1 place
Outside BTS stations and office blocks, city-wide
1 place
Tha Tien pier, facing Wat Arun
1 place
Yaowarat Road, Chinatown
Not sure what to order? The Bangkok food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Questions
Bangkok — FAQ
Where should I eat in Bangkok?
5 places are listed here, across 5 areas. Each entry says what that kitchen is known for rather than reprinting its menu, so pick by the dish you want and the area you'll be in.
What should I order in Bangkok?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Bangkok food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.