5 Hotspots for Local Treats: Discovering Fukuoka as a Foodie

While Sukhumvit Soi 38 certainly isn't as vast or as large a food hub as it used to be, that doesn't mean some of Bangkok's finest street food is not found within its confines. Located in an area near the Thonglor BTS station and in the shadow of the Sutthi Mansion, this intimate food market dishes up some of the city's best dinner options for both locals and visitors. Reasonably priced and authentic, those looking to try classic Thai street fare will hardly find a better location than Soi 38. Some of the best things to dig into during a street food tour down Soi 38 include banana roti, mango sticky rice, fried rice meals and Pad Thai although the stalls that specialize in papaya salad and fried morning glory are equally popular among regulars.

Mall and department store food courts in Bangkok rarely disappoint but Terminal 21 is perhaps one of the few shopping centres foodies should explore purely for its culinary diversity. If you're finicky about cleanliness and the hassle of eating outdoors, then the air-conditioned, plush setting of Terminal 21's food court is for you. While all manner of Thai snacks and meals are accessible at the venue, the food court also offers diners a wide range of Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Korean restaurants. 

Set up after sundown every evening, the Sukhumvit Road Street Market extends from Soi 1 in Thonglor all the way to Ekamai in Soi 20. Although the market is better known as a shopper's paradise for clothing, souvenirs, watches and accessories, the food vendors occupying this bustling bazaar should not be overlooked by serious gourmands. While there may only be a few seating options in front of each food stall, the takeaway options and snacks on offer at this vibrant street market are definitely worth sampling during a night out in Sukhumvit. 

If you're on the hunt for Sukhumvit's famous fish ball skewers and seafood treats, then look no further than the small food court at the Ekkamai Eastern Bus Station. Noodle soups and fried rice dishes are also staples at the venue where commuters are known to grab a quick meal while they rush to work or travel home at the end of the day.

Visitors based at lyf Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok or any similar co-living space in Bangkok can also enjoy some Middle Eastern takeout or street food with a stopover at Soi Arab. Located in Sukhumvit Soi 3/1, the epicentre of Bangkok's Middle Eastern community, Soi Arab is where the best kebabs and shawarmas in Bangkok are found. Whether you are hankering for a breakfast falafel or are interested in consuming something other than Thai food during a trip to the capital, Soi Arab's authentic Arabic restaurants are more than capable of satisfying your cravings.