Joanna James
Bangkok has some of the best street food in the world. Street food can be found in every corner of the city, from vendors pushing carts, to small road-side shops and local markets. While there are many great places to sample local Thai delicacies, here are the top choices:
This neighbourhood is located in the centre of Bangkok’s old town and is popular among locals and tourists for its choice of mouthwatering street food at reasonable prices. Here you can find various dishes from Pad Thai to rice, seafood and even fried bugs!
Victory Monument is a transport hub but it’s also known for great street food. You’ll find vendors and eateries selling a variety of affordable street food here. This spot is famous for the delicious dish known as the “boat noodle” which has a distinctly spicy flavour.
Also known as Chinatown, Yaowarat is located in one of Bangkok’s oldest neighbourhoods. This area is not just known for being a great place to shop, it also has some of the best street food in the city, such as Chicken Satay, seafood, noodles and various desserts and snacks. It comes alive at night, which is the best time to visit.
The Soi Prachum market is located in a multi-cultural neighbourhood, and the street food available here reflects that. Whether you want to try Thai-Chinese cuisine, Muslim-influenced dishes or Indian curries – you’ll find it all. From roasted duck to chicken biriyani, you can sample a variety of different flavour profiles.
This market can be found quite close to Silom Soi 20 and is located along small alleyways and on the roadside. Many of the stalls in this market have been going strong for almost 30 years, and the food is still popular with locals. Some of the best items offered here include rice porridge, crispy pork and Thai green curry served with roti.
This is another street food market that is best enjoyed at night when the stalls are in full swing. You’ll find delicious local snacks and meals here such as grilled meat skewers, noodles, seafood, and more. One of the top things to do in Thailand and Bangkok in general for foodies, is to taste the iconic Tom Yum soup. One of the best Tom Yum soups in the city is served in the Pe Aor restaurant in Petchaburi Soi 5.
While you can find luxury accommodations along the Chao Phraya River such as Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, there are also many great places to eat. Talat Phlu is a well-known street food joint, located in Thon Buri, one of the oldest parts of Bangkok. The street food stalls serve traditional dishes such as Gui Chai Tod (Fried Chinese Chive dumpling), fried rice noodles, and Thai crispy omelette.
Ari is one of Bangkok’s newer, more upmarket neighbourhoods for foodies. There are several street food stalls located here, along with some great restaurants and hip cafes serving different types of cuisine. Some of the best street food on the menu include chicken rice, Som Tam and Southern Thai cuisine.
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