Joanna James
Known throughout the world as a meeting place for backpackers and budget travelers eager to take on all that Bangkok sends their way, Khao San Road is where you will encounter a host of street food fare that has a reputation for making visitors pause and take notice.
Found a mere 5-minute walk from Khao San Road is one of Bangkok’s finest eateries that serves appetising Pad Thai with a certain twist involved. The brainchild of Michel star winning chef Andy Yang, Pad Thai Fai La Tu is where you need to be focusing your foodie senses on for one riveting encounter with a household name in Thai cuisine. Called Pad Thai Moo Yang, diners will have the privilege of tucking into the inviting flavours of grilled slices of pork neck which are skillfully laid out over a piping hot serving of noodles that will invariably, have you requesting for seconds in an instant.
Should you find yourself being drawn towards Mahannop Road, then fear not for you will be in for one memorable treat at Sae Phun. Considered a staple in local street food, the chicken stew with rice which is served up at Sae Phun is one such craving that you must not miss out on. Prepared to a recipe which is very much a family secret, the said dish is associated with a thick and heavy gravy that also glistens. Best enjoyed with accompaniments in the calibre of deep-fried egg or slices of fried lap cheong Chinese sausages, you certainly will be getting your money’s worth when you decide to make a date with Sae Phun.
Though found a short distance away from the sought-after backpacker hub (10-minute walk to Atsadang Road), Khun Lek Porridge whose name might fool unsuspecting first-timers is more than a mere porridge restaurant. In fact, Khun Lek Porridge equipped with its canteen-like vibes offers hungry travellers a once in a lifetime opportunity to sample one of its most treasured creations – Khao Tom. Known as rice congee which is sent out in bowls, this simple serving can be enhanced by carefully selecting from an array of stir-fries and spicy curries that will elevate the dish in no uncertain manner. However, never be content with merely scratching at the surface when at Khun Lek Porridge, for you will also be motivated to take home with you a helping of clams stir fried in chilli jam or salted duck egg.
Situated along Kraisi Road is Tom Yung Gung Banglamphu which can easily be made out on the back of metal tables and brightly coloured stools that complement the atmosphere which is capped off with the distinct aromas wafting over from a massive vat of stock. Although devoid of menu cards, you simply need to order the signature serving of Tom Yum Gung which is the hot and sour prawn soup that is available throughout Thailand. Made with the freshest river crabs, sprinklings of lime and fish sauce and an assortment of local herbs and spices, Tom Yum Gung will have your tastebuds in their elements with every spoonful.
Tanao Road’s Kor Panich is where you can sign off in style with arguably, the nation’s most popular dessert which is Mango Sticky Rice. Made to a family recipe, Kor Panich brings the very best pandan-fragrant sticky rice and douses it with a salty and sweet coating of well-seasoned coconut cream. What’s more? You will have an extra jug of coconut cream together with some Thai mangoes to relish before returning to Tinidee Trendy Bangkok Khaosan which is a good choice of Khao San Road accommodation.
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