Bangkok Food Guide: Where To Eat

BANGKOK | It’s no secret that Bangkok is a foodie’s paradise. Bangkok has a reputation as one of the best cities in the world for food, and it’s one that is well deserved.

There’s a dynamic mixture of traditional street food spots that have been perfecting single dishes for generations, alongside innovative new venues by young chefs putting their own contemporary spin on Thai food, and everything in between.

In this guide, I’ll share the top places to visit if you want to experience the best food and drink in Bangkok. I’ve placed the listings in alphabetical order, and they are all worth checking out. Are any of your favourites listed below?

At-A-Glance: Bangkok’s Best Food & Drink

Where To Eat In Bangkok

100 Mahaseth

Visit chefs Chalee Kader and Chaichat ‘Randy’ Noprapa’s restaurant, 100 Mahaseth, for some of the best contemporary Thai food in town.

It’s a nose-to-tail and root-to-fruit restaurant focusing on modern takes on the Isaan heritage of Thailand’s north-east. Ingredients are of the highest quality, sourced directly from local farmers across the country, with in-house dry-aging and fermenting featured throughout the menu.

100 Maha Set Rd, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bangkok

a Coffee Roaster by li-bra-ry

a Coffee Roaster by li-bra-ry is a coffee roastery and café located inside Warehouse 30 along Charoen Krung Road. They have a well-earned reputation for brewing some of the finest specialty coffee in the city.

Alongside their signature house blend, you’ll find a rotating selection of single-origin beans roasted on-site. The menu offers espresso and filter options, alongside brunch bites and baked treats.

Warehouse 30, Charoen Krung 30, Bang Rak, Bangkok

As.is

As.is is a specialty coffee shop and roastery set inside a renovated historic shophouse. Ethically sourced beans come directly from independent growers in Chiang Mai and are used across a wide selection of espresso and filter brews.

45 Rama IV Rd, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok

Ba Hao 八號

Ba Hao 八號 is a atmospheric bar in Chinatown, housed inside a converted 1950s shophouse styled after 1970s Hong Kong.

Visit for Cantonese-inspired cocktails and bar bites that weave in Thai influences, celebrating the unique Yaowarat culinary heritage that developed as Chinese immigrants settled in Bangkok.

8 Soi Nana, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok

Bar Scofflaws

Bar Scofflaws is a low-lit speakeasy named after the classic 1924 cocktail created to scoff at Prohibition laws—a clever nod to Thailand’s modern alcohol regulations.

Visit for inventive twists on classic cocktails alongside house creations that showcase local Thai botanicals and precision bartending.

Si Phraya Rd, Maha Phruttharam, Bang Rak, Bangkok

BKK Social Club

Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, BKK Social Club ranks among the top bars in the world. Inspired by the glamour of 1970s Buenos Aires, the cocktail and bar menu draws on Latin American flavours paired subtly with local Thai ingredients.

300/1 Charoen Krung Rd, Yan Nawa, Sathon, Bangkok

Charmgang

Charmgang is a curry shop and restaurant founded by ex-Nahm chefs. The kitchen focuses on preserving traditional, lesser-known Thai recipes and presenting them with contemporary refinement.

The rotating menu celebrates Thailand’s culinary history, focusing on complex hand-pounded curries, charcoal-grilled items, and vibrant relishes.

14 Soi Charoen Krung 35, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok

Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest market in Thailand. Food and beverage stalls are concentrated in sections 2, 3, 4, 23, 24, 26, and 27, where nearly 100 vendors sell fresh fruit, Thai iced tea, satay, and regional street food snacks.

Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok

Coffeeology

Coffeeology is a specialty coffee brand that controls the entire process from farm to cup, sourcing beans from their own Thai coffee farms and roasting in-house. Order a filter pour-over or single-origin espresso to taste the distinct character of northern Thai beans.

CentralWorld, Pathum Wan, Bangkok

Err Urban Rustic Thai

At Err Urban Rustic Thai, chefs Duangporn “Bo” Songvisava and Dylan Jones present a street food-inspired menu of bold, rustic share plates sourced from Thailand’s diverse regions.

Err works directly with small-scale local farmers and organic producers, operating with a strong commitment to sustainability and zero-waste kitchen practices.

56 Sukhumvit 55, Klongton Nua, Watthana, Bangkok

Factory Coffee

For outstanding specialty coffee near Phaya Thai, head to Factory Coffee. The minimalist roastery cafe serves ethically sourced international and local beans, offering classic pour-overs alongside award-winning signature espresso drinks.

49 Phaya Thai Rd, Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok

Hair of the Dog

With two central locations in Bangkok, Hair of the Dog is a premier destination for craft beer lovers. Each taproom features 13 rotating taps and fridges stocked with bottled craft beers from top international and Thai microbreweries.

Multiple Locations

Hia Tai Kee

Hia Tai Kee is one of the few remaining traditional shophouse coffee spots in Bangkok. Operating since 1952, the cafe serves classic Thai drip coffee alongside traditional breakfast items like pan-fried eggs (kai pan) and toast.

78 Siri Phong Rd, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

Jay Fai

Famed street food venue Jay Fai, founded in the 1980s by Supinya “Jay Fai” Junsuta, holds a Michelin star for its wok-cooked seafood dishes. Every single dish is prepared individually over charcoal by Jay Fai herself, with her iconic crab meat omelette being the signature order.

327 Maha Chai Rd, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

Jeh O Chula

Operating since 1967, Jeh O Chula is world-famous for its late-night Mama O-ho Tom Yum. The rich, spicy tom yum noodle bowl comes loaded with crispy pork belly, squid, prawns, meatballs, and eggs.

113 Soi Charat Mueang, Rong Muang, Pathum Wan, Bangkok

Kor Panit

Kor Panit was established in 1932 by former Grand Palace royal cooks. It remains one of the premier spots in Bangkok for mango sticky rice, using a traditional royal recipe that combines sweet coconut glutinous rice with ripe local mangoes and crisp mung beans.

437 Tanao Rd, San Chao Pho Suea, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

Mae Varee Mango Sticky Rice

Located near Thonglor station, Mae Varee is widely regarded as serving one of the best mango sticky rice desserts in Bangkok, sourcing top-tier Nam Dok Mai mangoes directly from local Thai orchards.

1 Sukhumvit 55, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok

MASH Craft Brews & Bites

MASH Craft Brews & Bites in Silom offers 16 rotating taps of local Thai microbrews and international craft beers, paired with smash burgers and pub snacks.

Soi Pipat, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok

Nai Mong Hoi Thod

This Michelin Bib Gourmand Chinatown hole-in-the-wall has been frying oyster omelettes for over 30 years. You can order both the crispy style (or thod) and the soft, gooey style (or luag) served with plump fresh oysters and chilli dipping sauce.

539 Phlapphla Chai Rd, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok

Natthaphon Coconut Ice Cream

Run by the third generation of the founding family, Natthaphon Coconut Ice Cream has been making artisanal Thai ice cream for over 60 years. Choose traditional coconut, Thai milk tea, or seasonal fruit flavours topped with sweet sticky rice or peanuts.

Phra Sumen Rd, Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

Om’s Living Room

Om’s Living Room is an intimate craft beer bar tucked into the backstreets of Silom, pouring independent Thai craft brews across 12 taps alongside guest imports.

Silom Rd, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok

Or Tor Kor Market

Or Tor Kor Market is one of the premier fresh produce markets in Asia. Beyond pristine mangosteens, durian, and lychees, the cooked food hall features vendors selling regional curries, roasted meats, and nam prik dips.

Kamphaeng Phet Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok

Phed Mark

Phed Mark specializes entirely in pad kaprao (stir-fried Holy basil with protein over rice, topped with a duck egg). Diners can customize their choice of protein and select from multiple spice levels ranging from mild to fiery.

300 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok

Sanguan Sri

Sanguan Sri opened in 1970 and serves classic home-style Thai curries and traditional side dishes based on longstanding family recipes at affordable prices.

59/2 Witthayu Rd, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok

Sarinthip Thai Dessert Shop Taladplu

Sarinthip has been making crispy khanom buang (thin Thai crepes) for four generations. Fillings include sweet coconut with egg yolk threads (foi thong) or savoury shrimp paste.

Talad Plu, Thon Buri, Bangkok

Small Dinner Club

Small Dinner Club is an experimental 12-seat chef’s table dining experience by chef Sareen Rojanametin that pushes the boundaries of traditional Thai ingredients and techniques.

Charoen Krung Rd, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bangkok

Talat Phlu Dessert Shop

Talat Phlu Dessert Shop has been serving traditional Thai sweets made from passed-down family recipes since 1989.

Thon Buri, Bangkok

The Commons (Thonglor)

The Commons is an open-air community retail space featuring an open food hall with independent Thai eateries, craft beer taps at The Beer Cap, and international food counters.

335 Thong Lo 17 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok

The Originals Mae On’s Curry Over Rice at Saphan Han

Mae On’s has been serving curry over rice for over 50 years, specializing in home-style curries from Thailand’s lower northern Phichit province.

Chakrawat, Samphanthawong, Bangkok

Toy Kuay Teow Ruea Boat Noodles

Toy Kuay Teow Ruea serves authentic boat noodles along the canal near Victory Monument, offering small bowls of rich, spiced broth with pork or beef.

Ratchawithi Rd, Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok

Tub Tim Krob Siam

Operating for over 50 years, Tub Tim Krob Siam specializes in traditional tub tim krob—crispy tapioca-coated water chestnut pearls served over crushed ice and sweet coconut milk.

Tanao Rd, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

Vesper Cocktail Bar

Vesper is an award-winning cocktail bar in Silom serving European-inspired craft cocktails with subtle local Thai touches.

10/15 Convent Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok

Yasothon Duck Larb

Yasothon Duck Larb is a bustling sidewalk spot in Silom serving authentic, uncompromised Isaan dishes, headlined by their signature spicy duck larb.

Silom Rd, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok

Yentafo Convent

Yentafo Convent has been serving bright pink, sweet-and-sour yen ta fo noodle soup with seafood and crispy wontons for over 40 years.

36 Convent Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok

United Peoples Brewery (โรงเบียร์สหประชาชื่น)

United Peoples Brewery is a premier craft beer hub pouring an impressive range of independent Thai microbrews, ciders, and pub dishes.

Prachachuen Rd, Bang Sue, Bangkok

Planning a trip? Check out my guide to 48 Hours In Bangkok for top things to do across the city, and read my rundown on What To Eat In Thailand for a full breakdown of classic local dishes.