Bangkok Restaurant Tips by beebah

Restaurant Name: Krua Rakhang Thong

This restaurant is one of river-side restaurants not far from famous "Wat Arun" but this one is in Soi of "Wat Rakhang" (Rakhang means "Bell")

Krua Rakhang Thong (Golden Bell Kitchen) is getting popular among locals.They have great taste of Thai dishes indeed.(real Thai taste) Some dishes are considered "ancient" recipes of Thai cuisine.Like they way they cook,ingredients are close to perfect.

And atmostphere is nice too,you may think you're lost in Soi and "Where is restaurant??" but keep walking,once you walk pass "Patrawadee Theatre" you're coming the right way.Just go straight on. The resto is just right there.

It's river side,You may call for reservation before you go.Otherwise,you might be dissapointed because no seats left.

Favorite Dish: hmm..there're so many favorite dishes I have here.

1) Yam Thua Plu (Wing Bean Spicy Salad) is great,wingbeans with a little bit of coconut milk and chilli,shrimps,eggs.This one is excellence.

2) Gaeng Som Cha-om khai : (this one I don't know how to explain,since I don't know how to call those ingredients in English..hehe) but it's spicy soup,a bit sour and sweet.Not too spicy though.Best one in town

3) Khoong Makham (Prawns with tamarind sauce) : Perfect combination,sweet and sour sauce mixed with tamarind.

and other dishes.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: +66 2848-9597,+66 2848-9816
Address: 306 Soi Wat Rakhang,Arun Ammarin Road,Bangkok-Noi
Directions: Near Siriraj Hospital.Bangkok-Noi district.By ferry from Phrajan pier cross to WangLang pier (near the hospital) and then take TukTuk tell him you're going to "Soi Wat Rakhang" should be about 30 Baht.(can even walk,if you like)

Restaurant Name: FACE Bar

Walking into soi Sukhumvit 38 you would never expect you see something like this hidden in the middle of busy Bangkok. This place is truely amazing. It's large wooden Thai traditional house. Lanna (northern Thailand) style. (Lanna Thai restaurant) and the other parts are Indian cuisine, Bar,Pastry shop,cafe ..share the area of this beautiful house.

Go there for dinner for the great atmosphere, it's relaxing with nice candle light.

Things you may not like : staff could be very slow and sometimes don't notice that you were still alive waiting for missing dishes you've ordered half and hour ago. But they were polite and tried to do their best already I think.

Favorite Dish: HOR MOK PLA : (Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf) Good taste, boneless, just right for eating with rice.

GAI PAD MED MAMUANG : Fried chicken with cashew nuts! always goooooood

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Theme: Local
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 02-713-6048
Address: 29, Sukhumvit Soi 38
Directions: take a skytrain to ThongLor station. Soi 38 is just right there when you walk down from station. Continue walking in Soi 38 about 100 meters. Face Bar is on left.
Website: http://www.facebars.com

Restaurant Name: MK Restaurant

So-called "MK Suki" But I'm not sure if it's originate from China? or Japan? or ..no where? But MK is very popular among Thai family for weekend-family lunch, dinner. Or group of friends. It's Suki Yaki-like. You order anything you want and throw them all in the pot that full with boiled soup. Come along with spicy dipping sauce, refill chinese tea. Dimsum also available. Going to MK you should be at least 2 people. Some people go there mainly not just for food but it's kind of fun to share your meal with friends and steal some of their fish balls when they don't notice it.. :-) let's say..to some people it's more like entertainment.

Favorite Dish: - Roasted Duck : Can order small dish. It tastes good with a little bit sweet sauce.

- Seaweed Pork Ball
- Shrimp Wonton
- Green Noodle!

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Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Many branches
Directions: 1: Siam Branch : Next to BTS Siam station. Near Lido

2. Central Pinklao : Near Southern Bus terminal. Ground floor.

3. Central World Plaza (former World Trade Center) opposite Arnoma hotel. 7th floor

4. MBK Center : SF Cinema floor
Website: http://www.mkrestaurant.com

Restaurant Name: May Kaidee

Well, I'm not vegetarian myself but my friend is. May Kaidee is one of his favorite vegetarian restaurant in Bangkok. And price is pretty cheap compared to food she serves. Even I'm meat-eater I still enjoyed her food. Everydish goes for 30-35 Baht. Restaurant located on the ground floor of small hotel ("Thai Cozy House")

Favorite Dish: - Spring Rolls (30 Baht)
- Masaman Curry (35 Baht)
- Ginger Fried Tofu (35 Baht)

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Theme: Vegan/Vegetarian
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0-2629-4839 press 0 or 1
Address: 117/1 Tanao Rd., Banglampoo
Directions: Near Khao Sarn Rd.
(see the map in image)
Website: http://www.maykaidee.com/

Restaurant Name: ThipSamai

Don't wanna make anybody feel bad but.. Pad Thai you order from stall for 15 Baht on Khaosan road is not even real Phad Thai but more like fried noodle. (anyway it tastes good too I must say)

But if you want to try original Phad Thai. And it's not far from Khaosan Road (sorry I'm living around here... so my tips are mostly stick to this area.. :-) Let's go to ThipSamai (see the map)

PhadThai is usually have big prawns in it. Which makes it very groovy. (ones those sold on Khaosan road is budget PhadThai..sorry...no prawns) and at Thipsamai they various kinds of PhadThai Price per dish goes for 30-40 Baht.

There's a movie named "Jao Sao PhadThai" (Phad Thai bride!) showing in Thailand now. And the actress she had to learn how to cook Phad Thai,So the director sent her to ThipSamai ..for real! :-)

Favorite Dish: Well, it's not expensive, it's original, it's good old restaurant, Locals love it, best selling in town, I think probably only one PhadThai restaurant in Thailand that even has website.

And they've been selling Phad Thai there since year 2509 (this year is 2547 in Thailand) over 40 years already!

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Theme: Local
Comparison: least expensive
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Phone: 02 221-6280
Address: 313 Mahachai Road,Phranakorn,Bangkok
Directions: From Khaosan Road take a bus no.159 once the bus turn right around the corner. Off at fist bus stop.
Website: http://www.thipsamai.com/

Restaurant Name: Insect Stalls

You might have seen this on TV or somewhere esle :-) I don't know.... but to many people I think it's weird enough to see we're eating these insects. (In Thai language insects = Malaeng)

I must say it's not my favorite thing to eat because as you can see they don't really look appetizing. My everytime I went out drinking with friends they all chewing these crispy worms and keep eating and eating them (The bamboo worms.. long ones, nick name is "Rod Duan" means speed train in fact they're pretty clean)

Finally my friends managed to force me to eat those "Speed Trains" once. Well I have to say..it taste just like French fries..really

Other insects I haven't tried. But if you do it let me know how does it taste like :-)

Favorite Dish: Not everyday you can eat worms, right?

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Theme: Local
Comparison: least expensive
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Address: Any insect stalls on the road all over Thailand

Restaurant Name: BOLLYWOOD, BANGKOK

Getting tired of eating Thai food or cheapy Phad Thai everyday? Try decent Indian food in Bangkok at reasonable price. Located on Sukhumvit's Nana. It's good for a change.

Favorite Dish: Paneer Tikka!

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Theme: Indian
Comparison: about average
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Phone: 02 656 9982
Address: 20/11 Nanatai, Soi 4, Sukhumvit Road
Directions: Check the map on their homepage
Website: http://www.bollywoodbangkok.com

Restaurant Name: SARA

Since it's not far from where I live. I go there once in a while for a change. Anyway! this restaurant is in New World Lodge Hotel (not fancy one, don't go overdressed) The name of resto is Sara and they serve tasty halal food here. And they have various kind of food here. Thai, European, Chinese.. etc. But all Halal. Pretty good taste. Worth trying even you're not muslim :-)

Favorite Dish: Yellow rice, Somtam Pla Chon (Papaya salad+snakehead fish), Chicken Korma,Pattaya fried rice (fried rice wrapped with omlet)

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Theme: Kosher/Halal
Comparison: about average
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Phone: 02-281-5596
Address: Samsen Soi 2, Banglampoo
Directions: About 10 min. walk from Khaosan road. Cross the small canal to Samsen road. New World Lodge hotel is located in Samsen soi 2. Sara is in that hotel. See the map :-)
Website: http://www.newworldlodge.com/

Restaurant Name: Hemlock - Art Restaurant

Don't know what happened to this place. Maybe they need more friendly staff (or just simpy hire MORE staff ) Last time we were there ( last month, August 2006) waiter couldn't be any ruder. I asked him nicely if I could have a menu (please) he just snapped "Can you just chill out for a second?" Don't you tell me to "chill out" I come to a restaurant to eat, not to chill out.

It's double-standard at this place. If you look a bit well-off you might not have a problem. They seem to take care "look richer" guests first. I asked for bottle of water many times, it's never been served. I had to walk to get it by myself. (from the case that was lying on the corner of dining room)

I might be very biased here anyway, Just listen but you don't have to believe everything I'm saying. We were probablly unlucky that day. But totally, I hated this place that evening. Heard from my friend too that they've been serving like this for a while because they have not enough staff.

Food itself is not that bad But a bit too mild for Thai taste. b For example, Tom Yum Goong is not spicy as it should be..really really mild..too mild!)

The place is lovely, nice decorated. But they NEED to do something with their employess before their reputation will get worse.

Anyway, another outstanding "selling point" of this place is they're "Art Restaurant" which means they are venue for art events too (photography exhibition, performances, plays) Get some flyers at their resto.

Favorite Dish: Gai Hor Baitoey (Fried Chicken wrapped in pandanus leaf)

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Theme: Local
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Phone: 0 2282 7507
Address: 56 Th Phra Athit

Restaurant Name: INDUS BAR

Very nice atmosphere for this place! Recommended for those who fancy northern Indian food in Bangkok with super sleeky decoration.. Jagged sand stone walls in 1960's Art Deco house, beautiful garden out the back. Yummy food brought to you by Kashmiri Chef Sonya Sapru.

Free wireless Internet visit the all-day café.

INDUS' Bar side also hosting popular "Arabian night" with belly dancers too :-)

And regular "Bling Mondays" with Bill Calhoun giving away free hip hop lessons from 20:00 onwards. Call for more info.


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Theme: Indian
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 02-258-4900
Address: 71 Sukhumvit Soi 26
Directions: Around the corner from the Four Wings Hotel , PHROM PONG (If you take a BTS, jump off at PHROM PONG station)
Website: http://www.indusbangkok.com