May 18, 2014, 10:07 am
Guide to Bangkok Eating: Restaurants, Street Food and More
Dec 21, 2015, 4:58 am
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In this video, Mark Wiens goes to a floating market, Khlong Lat Mayom
It looks like it is relatively close to Bangkok, short taxi ride from the Bang Wa terminus station on the Silom Line (BTS). May only be open on weekends.
http://www.bangkok.com/magazine/khlong-lat-mayom.htm
It looks like it is relatively close to Bangkok, short taxi ride from the Bang Wa terminus station on the Silom Line (BTS). May only be open on weekends.
http://www.bangkok.com/magazine/khlong-lat-mayom.htm
Dec 21, 2015, 8:37 pm
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Wild how long this place has been around. Still a nice little dinner if you're staying at the Sheraton, Westin or Sofitel on Sukhumvit, as it's right nearby. It's not high-end foody place but rather a nice Thai style spot with a little traditional Thai music in the background while you sit outside on the terrace. Food is reasonably priced although wine is a bit high for what it is. They give you a condom at for dessert (it's a legit place - just promotes safe sex).
https://www.ted.com/talks/mechai_vir...ce?language=en
Dec 26, 2015, 7:22 pm
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One of the largest fish markets in the world is Mahachai in Samut Sakhon. Closer to Bangkok in Samut Prakan there is a popular fish market in Pak Nam. Then every wet market has a fish/seafood section.
Thailand is under quite a bit of scrutiny re: slavery in the fishing and processing sectors (among many other sectors: fruit, hospitality, construction, domestic sex trade/minors, etc.) so if you are at all concerned about supporting this activity...
Govt boosts slave labour crackdown
A lot of the whole crab prep. is simply steamed, then there are a multitude of other preps., with glass noodles and egg. There is a popular Curried Crab dish which can be spicy. One of my favorite noodle soups comes with some lump crab
Then there's the Som Tum with raw blue crab; sweet but not for everyone.
Thailand is under quite a bit of scrutiny re: slavery in the fishing and processing sectors (among many other sectors: fruit, hospitality, construction, domestic sex trade/minors, etc.) so if you are at all concerned about supporting this activity...
Govt boosts slave labour crackdown
A lot of the whole crab prep. is simply steamed, then there are a multitude of other preps., with glass noodles and egg. There is a popular Curried Crab dish which can be spicy. One of my favorite noodle soups comes with some lump crab
Then there's the Som Tum with raw blue crab; sweet but not for everyone.
As for recommendations they sound like they're worth a shot.
By the by, does anybody know the hours of the Pak Nam seafood market? Thanks.
Last edited by BuildingMyBento; Dec 26, 2015 at 8:35 pm
Dec 28, 2015, 1:00 pm
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Mark Wiens - 15 Days in Bangkok
Mark Wiens completed his 15 days in Bangkok series staying in 4 hotels (KSR area, Silom, Suk, River) and eating some amazing (I use the word advisedly) food, generally in lesser known places.
The whole series is highly recommended. He has a free ebook with the details including names, location details, costs with Thai renderings where appropriate so we Thai challenged can have a chance of getting something similar.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...my44yuRDpS3FQt
Map also.
--Rich
The whole series is highly recommended. He has a free ebook with the details including names, location details, costs with Thai renderings where appropriate so we Thai challenged can have a chance of getting something similar.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...my44yuRDpS3FQt
Map also.
--Rich
Last edited by rjh; Dec 28, 2015 at 2:57 pm
Dec 31, 2015, 5:38 am
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I went to Uno Mas at the Centara Grand earlier this week. It's a relatively new pan-Spanish restaurant, and had some decent stuff-- some tapas, the seafood paella and churros come to mind.
The view up there is something else too.
The view up there is something else too.
Jan 20, 2016, 8:23 pm
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Jan 21, 2016, 12:11 pm
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Stumbled across this website today which actually gives a wealth of information and suggestion for Bangkok (and other Asian destinations). Not only covering food and broken down into areas and cusiines but it also gives some other information regarding the City of Angels. I am not endorsing the website however from a starters perspective it gives a good overview.
http://www.bangkok.com/
http://www.bangkok.com/
Jan 22, 2016, 5:16 am
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For those looking for traditional Japanese style food including Sushi, A01 near the Le Meridien in Silom is very very good. Not a huge selection of sushi, but what they have was good. Japanese style tempura made properly (like they do in Japan). Not just bread or grease covering something either. Filled with only Japanese people (I was the only Farang)
I also tried Blue Elephant and was quite unimpressed. Fancy and all - but not worth going imo.
I also tried Blue Elephant and was quite unimpressed. Fancy and all - but not worth going imo.
Jan 26, 2016, 10:40 pm
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Finally went to this place...awesome beef noodle, hardy and excellent during this cooler weather.
Watthana Panich
Ekkamai Soi 18 (on Ekkamai Road, 20-25 baht motorbike ride from Ekkamai BTS)
Watthana Panich
Ekkamai Soi 18 (on Ekkamai Road, 20-25 baht motorbike ride from Ekkamai BTS)
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Jan 29, 2016, 4:40 am
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Jan 29, 2016, 6:37 am
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Enjoy!
Jan 29, 2016, 6:45 pm
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Believe it's called Aoi?
In addition to Silom Soi 6, also have branches in Siam Paragon and Emporium.
http://www.aoi-bkk.com/branch/
http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle...staurant-silom
In addition to Silom Soi 6, also have branches in Siam Paragon and Emporium.
http://www.aoi-bkk.com/branch/
http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle...staurant-silom
Last edited by transpac; Jan 29, 2016 at 6:59 pm
Jan 30, 2016, 12:39 am
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Believe it's called Aoi?
In addition to Silom Soi 6, also have branches in Siam Paragon and Emporium.
http://www.aoi-bkk.com/branch/
http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle...staurant-silom
In addition to Silom Soi 6, also have branches in Siam Paragon and Emporium.
http://www.aoi-bkk.com/branch/
http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle...staurant-silom
Feb 2, 2016, 1:26 am
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FYI: All SPG members get 50% discount at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit on all Buffets at Seasonal Tastes during February & March 2016. This includes:
• Weekday International Lunch Buffet (Mon-Fri, price after discount: THB 650 net)
• Seasonal Fish & Oyster Dinner Buffet (Fri-Sat, price after discount: THB 1,359 net)
• Saturday Long & Lazy Breakfast (price after discount: THB 540 net)
• Family-Filled Sunday Lunch (price after discount: THB 1,359 net)
Just contact one of our restaurant staff and show your SPG card. Contact me in case of any further questions.
Nicole
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• Weekday International Lunch Buffet (Mon-Fri, price after discount: THB 650 net)
• Seasonal Fish & Oyster Dinner Buffet (Fri-Sat, price after discount: THB 1,359 net)
• Saturday Long & Lazy Breakfast (price after discount: THB 540 net)
• Family-Filled Sunday Lunch (price after discount: THB 1,359 net)
Just contact one of our restaurant staff and show your SPG card. Contact me in case of any further questions.
Nicole
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Aug 4, 2016, 11:22 am
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Hi all-
This is a very enjoyable thread to read- it sounds like Bangkok is quite a lively food city. I'll be visiting for the first time later this month with my family- we'll be staying at the Conrad, and only have two days, so mostly we'll be out and about doing tourist things. The kids do tend to get tired towards the end of the day, though, and it would be nice to have some food options that are a short distance (ideally walkable) from the hotel. I did see a similar question earlier in the thread, but the restaurants recommended there weren't thai food (Mexican and something European I think)-- since I'm in town for such a short time I'd like to stick with Thai. Any suggestions for where to go? We speak no thai, so somewhere we'd be able to figure out the menu and/or communicate in English would be useful, as would a place where the kids wouldn't be out of place. If no such restaurant exists near the Conrad, but you have a great suggestion elsewhere in the city, I'm happy to hear it as well. Thanks in advance!
This is a very enjoyable thread to read- it sounds like Bangkok is quite a lively food city. I'll be visiting for the first time later this month with my family- we'll be staying at the Conrad, and only have two days, so mostly we'll be out and about doing tourist things. The kids do tend to get tired towards the end of the day, though, and it would be nice to have some food options that are a short distance (ideally walkable) from the hotel. I did see a similar question earlier in the thread, but the restaurants recommended there weren't thai food (Mexican and something European I think)-- since I'm in town for such a short time I'd like to stick with Thai. Any suggestions for where to go? We speak no thai, so somewhere we'd be able to figure out the menu and/or communicate in English would be useful, as would a place where the kids wouldn't be out of place. If no such restaurant exists near the Conrad, but you have a great suggestion elsewhere in the city, I'm happy to hear it as well. Thanks in advance!