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Bangkok’s best, most affordable comfort food In a year that went pear-shaped nearly as soon as the calendar flipped to January, comfort food has arguably never played a more important role in our lives. Enter BK Best Eats.

Our annual guide to Bangkok’s best budgetfriendly bites is back, highlighting the city’s tastiest under-B1,000 sushi specials, gut-busting burritos and pizza, awesome delivery-focused outlets, and deeply satisfying plant-based places—perfect for a year when we’re all staying conscious of our health and well-being. Whether you’re eating to calm your tattered nerves, reconnect with friends and family, or just because you’re craving something good that won’t punish your wallet, we’ve got you covered. Bon appetit.

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Table of Contents VIETNAMESE

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BEST PLANT-BASED

Pimp My Salad 56, 58 Soi Sathorn 8 02-550-7623. Open daily 8am-10pm Sathorn’s salad specialist doesn’t skimp on its ingredients. Think packed acai bowls, smashed avocado with fried eggs (and house-smoked bacon if you wish), and tempeh with eggplant and squash fire-roasted on the restaurant’s own Ar-

gentinian-style grill. Drop in for breakfast, a power lunch with colleagues, or a casual dinner with friends, and select from suggested bowls or build your own. Then hang around over fresh coffee from Sarnie’s with coconut milk.

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Barefood Bangkok

May Veggie Home

26 Soi Sukhumvit 61, Khlongton-Nua. 098-924-6995. Open Tue-Sun 11.30am-9.30pm

8 Ratchadapisek Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei 02-118-2967. Open daily 10.30am-9pm

Part deli, part shop, Ekkamai’s vegan-friendly haven sells plant-based nut cheeses, preserved veggies, kombucha, and more. You can also drop in for a plant-bused burger, made from zucchini, beetroot, mushrooms, and rice flour and topped with cashew nut jack cheese; rice bowls made with organic riceberry; or fresh lasagna. The space often hosts workshops and events on weekends as well.

Serving vegan food since 2011, this quiet corner on busy Ratchadaphisek Road has long been a favorite spot among the city’s health-focused crowd. It specializes in regional dishes, like plant-based panang curry, som tam platters with crunchy tofu sticks, and khao soi with tofu and mushrooms. There’s a small selection of burgers and Japanese dishes on the menu, too.

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Broccoli Revolution 02-662-5001, 095-251-9799. Sukhumvit 49, Open daily 10am-9pm. Central Embassy Open daily 10am-8pm.

Charoenkrung 42/1 Open Tue-Sun 10am-8pm.

This plant-based powerhouse brings the green in dishes like broccoli-quinoa burgers, mashed pumpkin burritos, and acai bowls. Now with branches in Bang Rak and Central Embassy, Broccoli Revolution largely local produce in all its food and sells a range of upcycled products.

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Veganerie Nana, Soi Sukhunvit 11 02-123-8699. Open daily 10am-10pm Bangkok’s best-loved vegan bakery flowers into a fullblown restaurant at this modern-rustic spot. Their wide range of plant-based dishes span from “pulled pork” burgers made with mushrooms to sweet potato and chickpea coconut curries. Desserts remain a specialty, with a menu touting vegan waffles, cashew nut cheesecakes, and frappes that look anything but dairy-free.

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Salada Organic Kitchen 105/1, Thetsaban Songkhro Rd., 080-221-9490.

Open daily 10am-8pm.

Plant-based food is in right now. Salada Organic Kitchen isn’t some new bandwagon jumper, though, they’ve been in the vegan food game for a couple of years now. This is less experimental and more traditional vegan fare, prepared with fresh organic ingredients sourced in Pak Chong up northeast.

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Balanced eatery Glasshouse @ Sindhorn 130 Wireless Road, 099-363-9789. Open daily 10am-9pm Balanced Eatery lives up to its name, by serving up nutritious plates that are chock full of fresh flavors. Opt for their signature dishes, such as Banana pizza (B450), Pumpkin pasta (B410) and Fried rice with perilla seeds and salted beef (B300). You’ll see for yourself why healthy food doesn’t have to be boring.

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BEST IZAKAYA

Teppen 12/2 Sukhumvit Soi 61 063-205-1889, 02-714-1412.

Open Mon-Fri 6pm-12pm; Sat 5pm-12pm; Sun 5pm-11pm Born in Tokyo in 2004, Teppen boasts two branches in Bangkok. The original Ekkamai

location is covered in wood furnishings, including a long bar where you can catch the occasional fire show as the chefs work. The robatayaki (charcoal barbecue) and karaage (deep-fried chicken) are excellent, but you can also find classic Japanese dishes like okonomiyaki (massive, bonito-covered pancakes) and sashimi sets, best rinsed down with ginger highballs and sake.

Okinawa Restaurant Kinjo

Daimasu

24/1 Sukhumvit soi 69, Prakhanong 02-711-0536. 10AM-12PM

9/3 Soi Anumarnrachathon, Surawong Rd. 02-634-1477. Open Mon-Sat 5.30pm-1am; Sun 5.30pm-12am

Phra Khanong’s humble home of Okinawan cuisine gets all the staples right, like stir-fried bitter melon with egg, pork ear with ponzu sauce, and grilled saba fish bento boxes, all washed down with the archipelago’s own, refreshing Orion beer. The vibe here is distinctly islandlaidback, too, with floor seating, walls plastered in beachy photos, and abundant tropical prints. It’s little wonder it’s a favorite among neighborhood residents.

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Tucked away off Surawong Road, this wood-clad cubby is redolent of grilled meats each night, as diners sit around tables, cooking cuts like marbled beef short rib, scallops, and premium kurobuta pork. Naturally, there are endless Asahi deals, highballs, shochu, and sake to wash it all down, plus fresh sides like pickled eggplant, cabbage in the house’s special sauce, and raw tuna with chopped wasabi.

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Teriyaki Bar Kelly’s Sukhumvit Soi 51 02-662-5155. Open Mon-Sat 5.30pm-12am Some come to this retro izakaya named for actress Grace Kelly for the nabe (hot pot), teppanyaki, or crispy karaage (fried chicken). But everyone comes for the skewers: chicken skin, neck, and breast, pork belly and bacon-wrapped leek, all slathered in shio (salt) or teriyaki sauce. The drinks include cheap and colorful cocktails, a lengthy selection of sake, shochu and umeshu, and requisite Asahi draft beers.

Izakaya Tsudoi Thonglor Soi 3, 02-712-5209.

Open daily 5pm-1am.

Tucked away in Thonglor soi 3, Tsudoi hits all those homey Japanese izakaya feels with a wood-laden interior, red lanterns hanging outside, and posters on the walls advertising specials.

One difference here, a lot of their ingredients are sourced locally, including fresh fish from the Gulf.

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Shinsaku Chongjaroen Tori Tama 18 Park Lane, Soi Sukhumvit 63 Road, Klong Tan Nuea 02-382-0141. Open Mon-Sat 5.30pm-11pm This Tokyo-born yakitori specialist prides itself on using virtually every part of the chicken—all sourced from Thailand—including delicacies like misaki (hen’s tail) and otafuku (the fatty meat that runs along the neck). Chef Toru Tanaka has become a cult figure, earning praise from all who sit at his blond-wood altar in Ekkamai. When you’re satisfied with skewers, drop by sister sake bar Orihara Shoten next door.

Suanplearn Market, Rama4 Rd., 065-826-6355.

Open daily 11am-midnight.

Not to be confused with the more club-like version at Groove, Shinsaku Chongjaroen at Rama4 has a more intimate music club feel (which does feel like more of an izakaya to us). Food is hearty and unpretentious, and the beverages are served in icecold frosted mugs. There is also a happy hour every day until 7pm. Come and Enjoy!

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BEST NORTHERN

Ongtong Khaosoi 31 phaholyothin 7 02-003-5254. Open daily 10am-8.30pm Local crowds love Chiang Mai-born Ongtong for its fragrant khao soi and spicy sai oua (northern Thai

sausage). Now set in a slightly larger location a few shops down from the original on Soi Ari, you have more space to maneuver as you slurp down soup noodles and munch on sides like the deliciously moist poo ong (a mash of grilled rice-field crab’s eggs and egg).

Homduan

Gedhawa

Samyan Mitrtown G floor. 090-970-1680 Mon-Sun 8am-10pm.

Bangna-Trad (km.7) 090-926-2863 Mon-Sun 8am-8pm.

78 Soi Sukhumvit 33, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea 02-662-0501. 9am — 11pm. Friday and Saturday: 12pm — 04am. Sunday: 1pm — 11pm.

Ekkamai’s northern-Thai diner is so successful that it now boasts branches in Samyan Mitrtown and Bangna. At lunch, queues form for the awesome khao soi, homemade sai oua, and rich gaeng hang lay—all at rock bottom prices.

This family-run restaurant dishes out a range of northern Thai food, including a light khao soi and omelets stuffed with red ant eggs, in a true-to-form Lanna setting: potted orchids, hanging northern flags, terracotta bricks. The prices are right, and the setting is serene.

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Ginger Farm Khao Soi Kitchen 455 Soi Sukhumvit 50, Phra Khanong 063-390-3595, Open Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sunday Closed This northern restaurant in On Nut defied all odds by going ahead with its grand opening despite the restaurant closures of Mar-Apr 2020. Now, you can try its luscious chicken, beef, pork, prawn, or vegetable khao soi and gaeng hung lay (northern Thai pork belly curry) on the premises, amid its wooden tables and traditional Thai murals.

Eats Payao 23/15 Yenakart Soi 2 083-262-6142. Open Tue-Sun 11.40pm–3pm, 5.30pm–10.30pm.

Owned by a Thai-Singaporean couple, this Sathorn spot—now in an expanded new space on Yen Akat Soi 2—serves a variety of regional dishes, although it’s best known for its piquant northern Thai dishes. Using ingredients predominantly grown on their farm in Payao, the husband-wife duo whips up khao soi, gaeng hung lay (pork belly curry), spicy sai oua (northern Thai sausage), and specialties like Hokkien mee.

Ginger Farm Kitchen, 101 The Third Place, Megabangna, Open daily 10am-10pm. Other branch: ONE NIMMAN, Nimmanhaemin Rd., 052-080-928.

If you are a fan of locally sourced ingredients and supporting small-time farmers (and you should) you’ll fit right in here. This casual Thai restaurant and bistro prides itself on sourcing ingredients from local farmers and artisan food producers.

They make it known all over the menu as well.

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The House by Ginger 199 Moonmuang Rd., T.Sriphum, A.Muang, Chiang Mai, Open 11am - 10pm The House by Ginger brings together authentic Thai flavours using traditional cooking techniques to create a cuisine true to Thai heritage—sometimes with its own little twists. The restaurant strives to serve a variety of dishes that capture the true spirit of Thai cuisine, especially from the northern part of Thailand, through a mixture of iconic dishes and some almost forgotten.

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BEST SOUTHERN

Khua Kling Pak Sod 98/1 Thonglor Soi 5 086-053-7779. Open daily 9am-9pm.

The southern restaurant by which all other southern restaurants in Bangkok are measured. The list of must-orders ranges from the fiery, in dishes like the namesake khua kling with minced pork and yellow curry with seabass and young coconut, to the fragrant—stink beans with shrimp, pork stir-fried with shrimp paste, and braised pork belly in a Chinese five spice stew.

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Baan Ice

Prai Raya

Somerset Building, 115 Sukhumvit Soi 55 02-381-6441. Open daily 11am-10pm

59 Sukhumvit Soi 8 02-253-5556, 091-878-9959.

Open daily 10.30am-10.30pm

This family-run restaurant may have propelled Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri into the limelight, but this treasured institution eschews stardom. Here, you’ll find fiery spices and herb-inflected flavors across “grandpa’s” khao yum (southern rice salad) and “grandma’s” khanom jeen.

Fresh fish and plump crab might be the main draw, but don’t miss the wonderfully sinful desserts, either.

The Phuket import boasts a refined ambience, but its southern Thai fare is as uncompromising as it comes. Think khua kling that grows with a slow burn, plump prawns covered in tamarind sauce, and yellow curry packed with crab meat. The SinoPortuguese interiors, meanwhile, bring a regal air.

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Phuket Town

Yoong Khao Hom

126/2 Sukhumvit 55 Rd. Thong-Lor Soi 4, Klongton-Nua 02-714-9402, Open daily 11am-10pm

G/F, I’m Park, Chula Soi 9, 063-465-6565.

Open daily 11am-10pm. Other branch: Mega Bangna 061-956-5656

With a name like this, you know what you’re in for: southern Thai dishes that reflect Phuket’s rich heritage.

Think nam prik goong sieb (shrimp paste with sun dried shrimp), Hokkien-style mee noodles, kai thod kamin (fried chicken with turmeric), and the ever-present stink beans with shrimp. The colorful shophouse recalls the colonial town’s charming architecture, too.

Koh Samui’s two-decade-old Southern dining institution, Khao Hom arrived in Sam Yan in 2017 and hasn’t looked back. Here, you can expect the same tried and trusted family recipes as well as produce like kapi (shrimp paste) and curry paste flown in straight from the island. Inside you’ll find colorful batik-patterned pillows, woven baskets and vintage enamel plates.

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Janhom 273/4 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 21 Phlabphla 02-319-1128. Open Tue-Sun 10.30am-9pm Despite its suburban location, this southern Thai specialist still packs in crowds, all streaming in to try Surat Thani native Poonsri “Auntie Baew” Sarikarn’s fresh dishes. Auntie Baew refuses to season her dishes with sugar to accommodate us wimpy Bangkokians. Order her gaeng luang with crab priced by weight, but make sure you have plenty of rice, because this soup is a delicious assault on the palate.

Plu 3 Suanphlu Rd., 084-638-8888.

Open daily 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm.

Busy, tropical wallpaper, a striking bright orange sofa and Art Deco-style bronze light fixtures complete the look at Plu, Suan Plu’s cozy Thai dining spot. Here, you’ll find that classic Thai flavors rule in dishes like the 48-hour-braised pork belly and soft boiled egg with five-spiced soup and the fried smoked duck breast with chili and garlic.

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BEST ISAAN BISTRO

Somtum Der 5/5 Saladaeng Rd, Silom, Bang Rak 02 632 4499. Open daily 10am-9.30pm Khon Kaen native Thanaruek Laoraowirodge and chef Kornthanut Thongnum have lit up everywhere from Tokyo to New York with their fiery Isaan flavors. At the original blond-wood and bamboo

branch of this somtam-focused restaurant on Sala Daeng, the crowds pour in daily for their 20 varieties of papaya salad and well-executed laab and tom saep.

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Somtum Nua

Baan Somtum

392/12-13 Siamsquare Soi 5 091 797 0604. Open daily 11am-10pm

O.P. Garden 4, 6 Charoen Krung 36 Alley, Bang Rak 02-235-2238. Open daily 11am-10pm

Always fenced in by a long queue of Asian tourists and Chula students, the original branch of this rapidly expanding restaurant chain serves quality Isaan food in a casual setting. The menu covers various styles of somtam, as well as other Northeastern favorites like tom saep (spicy pork soup) and grilled pork neck. But the crowds mostly come for the fried chicken—beautifully marinated, with perfectly crispy skin.

It should come as no surprise that there are a mindboggling 29 different varieties of somtam on the menu here, considering the owners have boldly named their ten-branch restaurant after the dish. You’ll be hardpressed to pick your favorite—deep-fried, with plara, with young coconut shoot—because they’re all good. Whatever your pick, pair it with other Isaan favorites on the menu, from grilled fish to laab and namtok.

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Phed Phed Phahon Yothin Soi 8 063-446-3423, Open daily 11.00am-7pm Even after moving into a new second-floor space in Saphan Kwai, the queues here remain impossibly long, giving you an indication that you’re in for a bona fide Isaan feast. Spicy epiphanies are a given here, thanks to two Nakhon Phanom-hailing owners, who guarantee a menu of authentic gaeong om (spicy vegetable soup with pork), ko moo yang (grilled pork neck), and somtam in 20 varieties.

PONGCHUROS Kessara Hotel, 38 Silom Soi 3, 082-504-1198.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm.

Pongchuros, situated at Silom Soi 3, is presenting rich and powerful flavors Thai-Isaan dishes without using MSG. The interior is simple and minimalistic, with a white motif. The menu includes fermented fish dishes of Issan, fried, grilled and soup courses as well as a la carte, along with dishes that are suited for every palate. Don’t be afraid to try!

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Sabai Jai 87 Soi Ekkamai 3 02 714 2622. Open daily 10.30am-11.30pm Despite moving around the corner to a bigger location, Sabai Jai hasn’t lost its charm. This garishly lit, supernaturally busy Isaan institution serves some of the best grilled chicken in the city, but there’s a whole lot more than gai yang going on here. The yam pla dook foo (crispy catfish salad), tom yum, and shrimp cakes are standouts on the well-worn menus.

JadJaan The Promenade, 092-623-4360, Open Daily 10.30 am - 9.30 pm Not to be confused with the New York City restaurant of the same name (there at least appears to be no connection between the two), Jadjaan Bangkok is all about those comforting Isaan flavors we all turn two when having a rough day. Grilled chicken, fermented fried pork, many varieties of somtam, there’s more than enough to get your Isaan fill.

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BEST DESSERT CAFE

Pattisserie Rosie 113/2 Thonglor 10 092-542-9900. Open Tue-Sun 11am-8pm Amid the nightclubs and izakayas on Soi Thonglor,

you’ll find this team room and pastry shop selling some of the best cakes, tarts, and pies in the city.

If you can look past the gâteuax de voyage and Basque burnt cheesecake, order one of the sandwiches, quiche, or salads for a refined brunch.

Ba Hao Tian Mi

Ici

8 Phadungdao Road, Samphanthawong 097-995-4543. Open daily 10.30am-10pm

24 Sukhumvit Soi 27 091-7245534, 02-0073113. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm

Pass through the shimmering green-scaled façade and granite entryway at this small but striking dessert shop on Soi Texas, grab a seat at the U-shaped counter, and order up one of the classic puddings and tea drinks. Not a fan of sweets? Try the signature pork floss and salted egg yolk toast.

Renowned pastry chef Arisara “Paper” Chongphanitkul doles out playful creations inside this Sukhumvit sanctuary. Instant classics like the Blueberry Balloon, a light yet luscious blend of soft cheesecake, blueberry gelee, lemon cream, biscuit joconde, and buttery crumble base that looks like a big, purple balloon, highlight Paper’s attention to detail and understanding of flavor. Don’t miss the ice cream or drinks, either.

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Guss Damn Good Sala Daeng Soi 1 098-863-4363. Open daily 11am-11pm Boston-born and Bangkok-raised, the city’s nonpareil ice cream experts deal in decadent, palate-challenging flavors. From lighter, fruity options like longan flower honey and umeshu to sinful options like sea salt almond brittle and burnt caramel, the ice cream is ever-changing but always awesome.

Sretsis Parlour 2/F, Central Embassy, Open Daily 10am-8pm The tea parlour, which is an extension of a fantasy created by Sretsis, offers delectable delicacies with ever-present stories told through fantasies served on your plate. With a beautiful interior decorated with iconic motifs from the Sretsis Universe, the dreamlike destination indulges all the senses, especially with the signature “Tea Time with the Unicorn” tea set.

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Brioche from Heaven 156 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Rd 064-847-0049. Open daily 9.30am-7.30pm Perpetually brimming with influencers and cafe-hoppers, this brick-clad, Parisian-inspired spot from chef Kai of “Iron Chef Thailand” specializes in—you guessed it— utterly divine brioche. Flavors run the gamut from peanut butter to apple, all ideal pairing partners for a vanilla shake or an affogato with macadamia nut ice cream.

Thongyoy Cafe G/F, Siam Paragon, North Zone, 089-262-4661 Open daily 10am-10pm The interior of this swanky Ari café certainly looks to outdo its competitors in the Instagram-friendly department. Colors that pop like a colorful shirt, flower bouquets lining the walls alongside winding trees, and golden teapots and cups make for a visual combination you won’t find elsewhere. The drinks and snack department more than holds its own, too.

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BEST RAMEN Mensho Tokyo G/F, RSU Tower, Sukhumvit Soi 31 091-887-9492. Open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5pm10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm The Tokyo-to-San Francisco ramen chain elevates the humble soul food beyond your shio standards.

Don’t expect a ton in terms of interior design here, but the ramen will blow your mind, thanks to its next-level chicken-based broth furnished with seasonal, local ingredients. The milky-rich tori paitan, in particular, is a game-changer, topped off with thick-cut chashu pork, two juicy slices of sous-vide duck, and a dollop of seafood soy sauce paste.

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Sendai Ramen Mokkori

Bankara Ramen

Silom-Surawonge Condo, 43/1, Soi Anumarnratchathon, Suriwong 02-634-2319. Open Sun-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 5pm-11pm

The Manor, 32/1 Sukhumvit Soi 39 02-662-5161-2. Open daily 11am-11pm

After-work crowds pile into this unassuming ramen oasis down a seedy back soi in Silom. Inside, they warm up to Asahi by the pitcher, plates of curry rice, bowls of ramen brimming with nontraditional ingredients like karaage, stir-fried veggies, and mapo tofu in a room plastered with photos of the friendly Japanese owner on location at various film and commercial shoots.

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It takes four pages of the menu before you get past ramen. That should give you an idea of what this place is all about: every flavor and variation of the Japanese soul food you can find under the sun. But there’s a lot to love about dishes like the crunchy, tender tori karaage, too.

You can cut through the fat with cherry-flavored, annin tofu soybean pudding.

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Shugetsu Ramen 2/F, The 49 Terrace, Sukhumvit Soi 49 097-115-5157, Open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5.15pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm A rarity in these parts—a ramen brand from southern prefecture Ehime—Shugetsu is arguably best known for its tsukemen (cold ramen noodles). Select noodle portion size and firmness for your bowl, and enjoy.

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Menya Itto Basement Floor LG-01, The Erawan, 494 Ploenchit Rd 02-250-7669, 06-3045-0236.

Open Mon-Sun 11.30am-9pm Thanks to an oil-free seafood and chicken broth that bursts with umami, this ramen shop has broken tonkotsu ramen’s stranglehold over the city. The ramen veers into nontraditional territory, with options like chicken dumplings. From the tsukemen to the XO gyoza, though, everything here is made with a precision befitting the brand.

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BASARA-KA RAMEN 2/F, Chamchuri Square Building, 082-508-9964 Open daily 10am-9:30pm Name a style of ramen you like and there is a good chance you will find it at Basaraka Ramen. That’s probably because this is an offshoot of a Japanese ramen chain with 34 locations (four are in Bangkok), so they have been around the ramenblock so to speak. The interior won’t win any awards, but the food—from tonkatsu to chashumen—holds up every time.

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Misoya Ramen 7/F, EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 089-053-7474 Open daily 11am-10pm. BTS Phrom Phong Vegetarians can indulge in a hearty bowl of ramen too, at this ramen chain. With stores across Los Angeles and Japan, Misoya Ramen specializes in miso-based ramen, but their classic tonkatsu (pork bone) ramen with fatty slivers of char siu is also a winner. Keep an eye out for their specials such as tom yum with miso and Hokkaido cheese-topped ramen.

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BEST MIDDLE EASTERN

Beirut B/F, Ploenchit Center, Sukhumvit Soi 2 02 656 7377. Mon - Sun 10:30 am - 10:30 pm The long-standing Lebanese restaurant does pretty much everything well—from the crispy yet moist

falafel to the hearty hummus, tender shish taouk (marinated and grilled chicken), and satisfying Lebanese-style meat pies. It’s one of the handful of consistently great kebab options outside of Nana, too.

Nadimos

Hummus Boutique

Nadimos (Silom), Baan Silom, Silom Soi 19 02-266-9081. Mon - Sun 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

999 Sukhumvit Rd. 092 819 8131. Mon - Sun 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

The menu here features all the Lebanese classics, including kebab khashkhash, which combines tender skewers of charcoal-grilled lamb with a tasty tomato sauce; kibbeh, the torpedo-shaped national dish made of crispy wheat and filled with a fragrant meat filling; and incredible dips. If you’re angling for something traditional, try the kibbeh served in yogurt sauce with Lebanese rice.

This all-vegetarian venture puts a modern twist on Mediterranean cuisine. The signature chickpea dip is elevated with tons of toppings and styles. Try the Lucid Dreams, which features avocado, rocket, egg, kalamata olives, almonds, and balsamic over a bowl of creamy hummus.

Or opt for a hearty breakfast dish like the shakshuka. Either way, scoop up all that deliciousness with an order of house-made pita.

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Rawabina Sukhumvit Soi 23 092 820 2828. Mon - Sun 10 am - 11 pm Long-standing Rawabina serves mighty Lebanese cuisine from its tiny four-table shop on Sukhumvit Soi 23. Most customers seem to swing by to grab juicy shawarma wraps, chat with the owner, and then bounce. If you are on a solo mission with time to sit in, the shawarma lamb set is a must. It’s absolutely rammed with huge piles of hummus, labneh, tender lamb slices, and a snappy, fresh salad.

Berlin’s Doner Berlin’s Doner Kebab, Sukhumvit Soi 22 02-000-0000. Mon - Sun 11:30 am - 9 pm This new player on the Middle Eastern scene represents the awesome cuisine brought to Germany by Turkish immigrants. From the graffiti-speckled interior to the massive, overflowing sandwiches, served with your choice of beef and lamb, chicken, or falafel, this place is about as authentically “Berlin” as it gets. Warning: come hungry.

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BEST DIM SUM

Jong Dimsum 524/4 Phahonyothin Rd 089 048 6908. Mon - Sun 7 am - 7 pm.

This modern, two-story kopitiam-style shophouse near Saphan Kwai junction serves authentic Betong dim sum. In less than two years, Jong Dim Sum has

become one of the neighborhood’s most popular breakfast joints, where early birds can get their fill of juicy prawn dumplings or marinated pork congee alongside freshly brewed oliang coffee. The fistsized charcoal barbecue pork buns are also not to be missed.

Tuang Dim Sum

Lhong Tou

Tuang by Chef Yip, 2029/9 Charoen Krung Rd. 089-603-0908. Tue-Sun 7 am-4 pm.

Lhong Tou Cafe, 538 Yaowarat Rd. 085 824 6934. Mon - Sun 8 am - 10 pm.

The tiny shophouse might not look like much from the outside, but once you enter, see all the awards and certificates hanging from the walls, and finally bite into the Teochew-style dumplings, rice flour rolls with shrimp, and barbecue pork buns, you’ll see what all the fuss is about. Come early—as in, 7am early—because this place gets packed, and fast.

Neon-tinged and filled with funky, stacked wooden seating, this tea room in Yaowarat serves all the Cantonese classics. The plump Lhong Tou shumai (small boiled dumplings stuffed with pork and Chinese chives) are a must, but don’t miss the hot and sour soup, mini barbecue pork buns, and photogenic red cherry and chestnut coulis.

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Chef Man 3/F, Eastin Grand Sathorn, 33/1 Sathorn Rd. 02-212-3789. Open Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm; 6pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-2.30pm; 6pm-10pm.

Arguably the city’s most popular dim sum restaurant, Chef Man aims for a more refined setting, evoking a fancy Hong Kong tea room. But the food is pure comfort. Hong Kong-born chef Man Wai Yin’s Peking duck and oozing lava buns often steal the headlines, but the crisp pork belly and wagyu short ribs are not to be overlooked.

Wang Jia Sha G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-129-4661.

Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Siam Starting out in Hong Kong in 1945, Wang Jia Sha’s Bangkok operation sticks to its Shanghai roots with the likes of xiao long bao (five dumplings filled with pork and soup), which steal the show thanks to a wrapping that’s super-thin and very well-cooked. Other dim sum items include pan-fried shrimp dumplings, pork wontons, and fried pork baos.

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Din Tai Fung 7/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02 646 1282. Mon - Thu 11:30 am - 9 pm , Fri - Sat 11:30 am - 10 pm, Sun 11:30 am - 9:30 pm.

The Taiwanese import is known for one thing: soup dumplings. Meaty, wafer-thin, filled with deliciously fatty broth and crab, the xiao long bao at Din Tai Fung stack up against the best. Looking for something more? Try the hearty beef noodles or custard lava buns.

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Hong Bao All branches, Open daily 10am-10pm This all-day dim sum spot serves up some of the best and most authentic Cantonese dishes in Bangkok. Just one bite of their Steamed rice rolls with crispy shrimp (B150) or Peking duck (B1,300) will tell you that they only use quality ingredients. It’s classic Cantonese fare in a sophisticated setting — a feast that’s not just for the eyes.

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BEST KOREAN

Joha Korean Restaurant 111/1 Soi Phahonyothin 7 Phahonyothin Rd 083-177-5533. Wed-Mon 11.30am-9.30pm.

At the slightly newer, more spacious Joha, join the

Ari crowds in ordering Korean classics, often with a twist. Think kimchi fried rice served on a skillet with melted cheese, tteokbokki (stir-fried rice cakes) in a fire engine red sauce, and generous plates of bulgogi, all best downed with soju bombs.

Seoul Korean BBQ

Hobak

2/F, BB Building, Sukhumvit Soi 21 02-115-7211. Daily 11am-8pm.

Sukhumvit Soi 12 098-015-4945. Daily 10 am -6 am.

Simple, satisfying, and impossibly cheap—the buffet costs just B299—this Korean barbecue joint in upper Asok naturally appeals to the uni crowd across the street. You can get a little of everything here, from fried chicken to gimbap (Korean-style maki rolls) and a medley of meats you can grill yourself.

Hobak offers family-friendly dining in the rabbit warren that is Bangkok’s Korea Town—which is, essentially, a community mall on Sukhumvit Soi 12. Here, you’ll find a full menu of Korean hot pots, barbecue, and sides like kimchi pancakes and ssal tteokbokki. Faux windows looking out to sepia pictures of the homeland and screens blasting K-pop videos complete the vibe.

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Bonchon 6/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. 02-658-6550. Daily 10 am-10 pm.

The Korean fried chicken powerhouse eschews hard, crunchy coating for a crispier glaze, producing truly addictive drumsticks, wings, and breasts. New flavors like mala and laab offer a distinct Thai twist on classics like soy garlic, but all are delicious. Pair your chicken parts with truffle and Parmesan fries for a perfect very contemporary Korean meal.

Kyochon 2/F Mega Bangna, Bangna-Trad Rd., 063-901-1005, Open Daily 10am-10pm Hailing from Korea, global fried-chicken chain Kyochon has branches all over Bangkok. They import their sauces and main ingredients from Korea, making for a more authentic and traditional taste. Choose from signature flavors soy garlic, the “red hot series” and the honey option; and slather it atop wings, drumsticks, or even a half or whole chicken.

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Banjoo Korean BBQ 2/F, Mille Malle, 66/4 Sukhumvit Soi 20 02 663 6726. Daily 12pm-3pm; 5pm-11pm.

Owned by Le Cordon Bleu graduate Injin “Lauren” Kim, this trendy barbecue joint also serves East-meets-West fare, like bulgogi carbonara and hamburger steaks with fried eggs. Regulars come for the awesome cuts of meat, though, from Boston butt to Black Angus rib-eye.

Feeling adventurous? Try the yukhoe, beef tartare seasoned with various spices, served with crispy tacos and raw egg yolk.

DAK GALBI All branches, Open daily 10am-10pm This small shophouse keeps it simple and lets the food do the talking. You’ll see basic wooden tables equipped with stoves. Dak Galbi allows you to show off your cooking skills by cooking you own galbi, but if that sounds like too much effort, their staffs are happy to take charge.

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BEST VIETNAMESE

Tonkin Annam 69 Maharaj Rd. (Soi Krungthai Bank) 093 469 2969. Wed - Mon 11 am - 9 pm Serving real-deal dishes that go far beyond pho, the Vietnamese siblings who run this always buzz-

ing two-story restaurant churn out recipes passed down from their grandparents, like shrimp grilled on sugarcane, crispy banh xeo (pancake with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts), and flavor-packed nem nuong (grilled minced pork served with a rice paper wrap and greens).

Hanoi House

Eatviet

Mahatun Plaza, 888/30-31 Phloen Chit Rd. 095 963 5745. Mon - Sat 10 am - 10 pm

Chan Kao Soi 1, Nanglinchee Rd. 099 224 4294. Mon - Tue 11 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30-10:30 pm, Wed 11am - 10:30 pm, Tue - Fri 11 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30-10:30 pm, Sat - Sun 11 am - 10:30 pm

Bright-colored walls and Vietnamese kitsch draw you into this small space in Mahatun Plaza. Don’t expect any unusual twists here. The menu ticks all the right boxes across a range of classic dishes. The eight-hour-stewed beef pho is light and fragrant, while the nam nueng (grilled pork dumplings) taste just right—sweet, salty, and juicy, an oddly perfect companion for rocket fuel-like iced Vietnamese coffee.

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Nanglinchee’s worst-kept secret offers affordable and flavorful Vietnamese dishes, including some you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere, like the fragrant cha ca la vong (grilled fish with turmeric and dill). Other standouts include the bun thit nuong (marinated grilled pork served with cold rice vermicelli noodles) and the plump fresh spring rolls.

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Happy Endings Eats & Bar Saladang Dining Hall, 14/9-10 Sala Daeng Soi 1 080 961 4524. Mon - Sun 11:30 am - 10:30 pm This colorful spot appeals to today’s younger generations. Think B99 happy hour deals, frequent DJ sets, and awesome food that bucks tradition. Try the lemongrass chicken rice, the fragrant beef pho, or, for a twist, the seafood pho served in tom yum broth.

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Vietnamese and More Rompo Mansion, 99/9-11 Thang Rotfai Khao-Saipaknam Rd. 02 671 9955. Tue - Sun 11 am - 2 pm, 5pm - 9:30 pm This hidden gem goes big on home-style Vietnamese flavors, from noodles and rolls to stews, sandwiches, and coffee, as well as a few lesser-known Hanoi specialties.

The banh mi deserve all the plaudits they get, thanks to the succulent xui mai meatballs in tomato sauce. Don’t miss the fresh chicken salad and 20-hour-simmered pho, which bursts with flavor.

THIEN DUONG Baan Dusit Thani, 116 Saladaeng Rd, 02-200-9009.

Open daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-10pm.

Thien Duong is one of the very few fine-dining Vietnamese restaurants in Bangkok. The decor is a lavish mix of Vietnamese antiques and classical decor. The menu takes all-time favorites—like the sugarcane skewer of shrimp and charcoal-grilled pork balls, crispy soft shell crab salad with herb dressing—and plates them with refined presentations, making for a refined and exotic experience.

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Le Dalat All branches, Open daily 10:30am-1:30pm, 4:30-9pm.

The centuries-old, restored teak house surrounded by verdant greenery provides a setting unrivaled by other Vietnamese restaurants. Seat yourself in the antique-laden dining room and settle in for faithful renditions of royal Vietnamese recipes.

Le Dalat’s classic chao tom, banh cuon and pho can now also be enjoyed at some of the city’s top malls, EmQuartier and Emporium.

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BEST MEXICAN

The Missing Burro 145 Thong Lor Soi 7 090-913-2131. Open daily 5-11pm Set in a renovated shipping container on a Thonglor back soi, the Missing Burro offers authentic

La Monita Taqueria 888/25-26 Phloen Chit Rd. 02-650-9581. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm; Sat-Sun 10am-11pm The restaurant that arguably turned Mahatun Plaza into a must-visit on the dining circuit is still cranking out forearm-sized burritos, flavorful tacos, sizzling fajitas, and margaritas that will sneak up on you more than 10 years later. The menu has a few surprises, too, from the abundant and growing veggie options to desserts like the coffee flan.

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Mexican flavors that go far beyond burritos. Think tacos al pastor or alambre (grilled beef with bacon, cheese, and other toppings), Yucatán’s cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork with citrus juice), and chilies with onions and spices and served with melting cheese.

Mexicano Restaurante Autentico 1/F, Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18 02-261-7060. Open daily 6pm to 11pm, Sunday brunch noon – 3pm The Rembrandt hotel’s time-honored Mexican restaurant has evolved over the years, but this current iteration might be its best yet. Expect bold tastes reflecting the diversity of Mexican cuisine—spicy ceviche, Oaxacan enchiladas mole, Mixoacan carnitas—and a wide selection of tequila with a focus on classic Mexican cocktails. They’re even open for brunch on weekends (noon-3pm).

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Cholos The Commons, Thong Lor 17 Soi 17 085-528-4037. Daily 11am-4pm, 5PM-9.30PM Run by Gaggan and Gaa alumni, this taco truck hits Sukhumvit with a taste of Southern California, bringing LA-style Mexican fare to our own City of Angels. The short but sweet menu offers quesadillas, Baja-style fish tacos, and the house specialty, birria, an aromatic stew hailing from Jalisco, Mexico. Wash it all down with homemade agua de Jamaica, a refreshing hibiscus drink served over ice.

La Cocina The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17 092-580-0040. Sun-Wed 10AM-11PM Thu-SAt 10AM-12AM This wellness-focused restaurant stays true to the essence of Mexican cuisine, but the menu takes a health-conscious bent—think house-made corn tortillas tinged orange by the addition of sweet potato and loaded with grilled cheese; grilled cactus, kale, avocado salsa verde, and pickled veggies in the Guerrero tacos; or ceviche made with fresh fish of the day. Wash it all down with aquas frescas (homemade flavored waters).

Slanted TACO 16 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-258-0546.

Open daily 3pm to midnight In a colorful corrugated iron-clad dining room, housemade corn tortilla tacos are stuffed with roasted chicken, pork, chorizo or grilled beef. Flavorful chorizo and melted cheese ooze from the Choriqueso, while the El Mojado burrito comes smothered in home-made enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese.

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Sunrise Tacos All branches, Open daily 11am-2am.

Your snarky taco friends might balk at Sunrise, but it’s hard to argue with over a decade in the Bangkok taco game (many competitors have come and gone since). You’re getting arguably some of the best bang for your buck in terms of tex-mex food here.

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BEST BURGER

Easy Burger Beacon place 18/6 Sukhumvit Soi 50 099-007-0020. Open daily 11am-11.30pm On Nut’s Easy Burger specializes in the smash technique, which produces a thin patty with crispy

edges and a juicy center. Even better? Those patties are made from organic local beef that’s been dryaged for 28 days and sandwiched between a milk bun with goodies like shallots and special sauce, maple bacon jam and gorgonzola, or homemade ranch and pickles.

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Prime Burger

598/66 Asoke Din Daeng Rd. 02-245-2965. Open Tue-Sun 11am-midnight

497 Sukhumvit Rd. (Between Soi Sukhumvit 27 and 29) 080-552-8002. Open daily 11am-1am

Bangkok’s spiritual link to Wisconsin truly captures the essence of a cheesehead state dive bar. Think good, affordable craft beer, frequent open mic nights, zero frills, and gut-busting bar food like fried cheese curds, jalapeño poppers, and some of the most satisfying burgers this side of Oconomowoc. Our pick? The cream cheese burger, topped with bacon, jalapeños, and a veritable brick of cream cheese.

Originally hailing from Phuket, this smash burger specialist joined Bangkok’s increasingly crowded field this year. The burgers here already stack up against the best in town. The beef is ground fresh, the buns are made fresh—practically everything is fresh—resulting in juicy, tell-your-friends-about-them burgers served with a range of special toppings, from a proprietary sauce to pickled jalapeños to truffle mayo.

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Daniel Thaiger 30 Sukhumvit Soi 11 084-549-0995. Open daily 11am-midnight The OG of drool-worthy burgers in Bangkok, Daniel Thaiger is still kicking it out in Nana (Sukhumvit Soi 11) and from the back of its fire-red food trucks. Promising West Coast-style burgers, the patty flippers here turn freshly ground local beef into sizzling ambrosia, pressed between buttery brioche buns with your pick of toppings and their signature Thaiger sauce.

25 DEGREES BURGER G/F, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Rd., 02-352-4192. Open Daily 7am–12am.

US restaurant chain 25 Degrees is a self-described “bordello meets burger bar.” Everything here is made from scratch, including the homemade buns. The burgers are affordable yet upscale—thanks to some “secret” ingredients. The most popular order is Number One, with caramelized onion, bacon, arugula, Prelibato gorgonzola and thousand island dressing. Or create your own, starting from the meat and building your way up.

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The Fat Cow 765 Lad Phrao Rd. 092 556 2876. Open daily 12pm-midnight The ace up the sleeve at this Lad Phrao craft beer bar?

Big, juicy burgers made from 100-percent Australian beef, with toppings like house-smoked crispy bacon, onion jam, pickles, aioli, and tomatoes. For some pocket change more, you can get it served with some pretty delicious fries, too. Don’t forget to grab a beer from the well-stocked fridge to rinse it down.

JIM’S BURGERS & BEERS In front of, Ari Samphan Soi 3, 02-000-9585, 085660-8880. Open Mon-Thu 11am-10:30pm Sat-Sun 11am-11:30pm Set in a small shop-house decorated with exposed bricks and steel, this restaurant’s solid range of burgers are listed on a board behind the counter. Get straight to business with the signature Jim’s honey beef burger, in which the patty is made with fresh mince and flavored with milk, cheese and honey.

Wash it all down with draught German beers.

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BEST PIZZA

Soho Pizza 26/3 Sukhumvit Soi 11 02-821-5811. Mon-Thu: 11am-2am Fri-Sun: 11am-4am The New York-style pizza dealer has branched out from its Sukhumvit Soi 11 digs. It now serves pizza by the slice or pie across the city. The crust

Pizzeria Mazzie 17 Sukhumvit Soi 63 Park Lane Mall Wed-Friday 5:30-9:30pm Sat-Sun 12-2:30, 5:30-9:30pm The centerpiece at Ekkamai’s wood-fired pizza specialist is the “low-dome” Acunto oven. Slightly smoky, perfectly charred pies pop out of the Italian-made oven, each bursting with flavor from the homemade, hand-tossed dough and generous toppings. The pizza is a perfect partner for the craft beers and biodynamic wines on the menu.

is charred, chewy, and perfect, the toppings are always high-quality, and the flavors would make a jaded Manhattanite shrug in approval.

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Pizza Massilia 15/1 Soi Ruamrudee, Phloen Chit Rd. 094-552-2025. Daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 5-10pm Leaning on Marseilles for inspiration, this wood-fired pizza empire churns out gourmet options featuring classic toppings, like the timeless margherita, as well as more adventurous options such as a pizza with Fassone beef carpaccio, turnip tops, and home-cooked octopus with potatoes.

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L’Oliva 4 Sukhumvit Soi 36 094-858-9868. Daily 11:30am-10:30pm Topped with Fiordilatte Cheese, Zucchini Cream, Mortadella, Mascarpone & Pistacchio, The ‘Pizza Mortadella e Pistacchio’ is up there with Bangkok’s best. But there’s plenty more to get excited about, from gourmet offerings like Fresh Truffle Pizza and a selection of authentic fresh pastas from the Abruzzo region.

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Pizzaiola 7/F, CentralWorld, 4 Ratchadamri, 062-592-8586.

Open daily 10am-8pm.

This offshoot of the Pizza Massilia family comes with a playful blue and white set up that’s bright, leafy and kid-friendly.

Traditional wood-fired pizzas are accompanied by some fusion options. Don’t miss the sai ua pizza.

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Peppina 27/1 Sukhumvit Soi 33 02 119 7677. operating hours to Open Daily 11.30am – 11pm Overnight-raised dough, cooked fast over high heat, yields incredible flavor in every Neapolitan pizza that races out of the ovens at Peppina. This fast-growing chain of Italian restaurants offers a lot more than pizza, but you won’t go wrong with a classic margherita or unusual ones, like the fried stuffed pizza.

Ciao Pizza Silom Soi 3, 094-754-7777.

Open daily 11am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-10pm.

Ciao Pizza cooks its thin-crust pizzas in a hybrid woodfire oven that sits right by the front window. Chef Gerardo Calabrese’s twice-risen pizza dough comes light and crispy, with toppings like margherita, four cheese, and seafood.

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BEST ALL-DAY BREAKFAST

Roast The Commons Thonglor, 335 Thong Lo Alley 02-185-2865. Open Mon-Fri10am-9pm; Sat-Sun 9am-9pm The restaurant that made brunch in Bangkok a thing is still going strong. Roast now has several loca-

tions around the city, but the brand ethos remains the same. They serve great Thai coffee, courtesy of Roots, alongside satisfying food made from fresh ingredients, from brunch cuts like eggs Benedict and pastrami hash to dinner-appropriate dishes like fried chicken, squid ink spaghetti, and croque monsieur.

Breakfast Story

Crackhouse

593/27 Sukhumvit Rd. 02-258-1461. Open daily 7am-11pm

The Commons Sala Daeng, 126 Sala Daeng Soi 1 094-490-4188. Open daily 8am-9pm

American greasy spoon fare gets the star treatment at Bangkok’s two branches of Breakfast Story. Founded by the Hair of the Dog team, this restaurant takes fresh, real ingredients like maple syrup, organic eggs, Greek yogurt, and butter, and turns them into homemade granola, PB&J French toast, loaded American breakfasts, stacks of pancakes with eggs your way, and more. Don’t miss the protein-packed smoothies, either.

Located in the Commons Saladaeng, this project from the folks behind the beloved Fowlmouth and Chu brands serves the kind of hangover-curing breakfasts you need in your life. Think monster egg and sausage sandwiches stacked between maple-laced pancakes, fully loaded breakfast burritos stuffed with hash browns, and spicy avocado and egg sandwiches. Bonus? They serve excellent OJ, Roots coffee, and craft beer, if you need a little hair of the dog.

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Luka 64/3 Pan Rd., Silom 02-637-8558. Open daily 9am-6pm Set in a renovated shophouse near the Myanmar embassy, Pan Road’s Luka is a community favorite. Grab your copy of BK, take a seat, and let the day unfold over hearty staples like bacon and butter French toast, breakfast burritos with Sloane’s sausage, and open-faced sandwiches with hummus, feta, and smashed avocado. You can also nibble on mid-day appropriate fare like grilled rosemary chicken and Basque burnt Parmesan cheesecake.

Kay’s boutique breakfast 116/55-57 Rangnam Rd., 02-245-6138.

Open daily 7am-4pm.

Be prepared to indulge in a chill and relaxing white themed all-day breakfast café. Its signature Ultimate French Toast brûlée captured the attention of locals, travelers, and even New Yorkers when they launched a pop-up café in SoHo. Pair this with the Queen of Benny and you’re made.

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Rocket Coffeebar 149 Sathorn Soi 12 096-791-3192. Open daily 7am-6pm Even after all these years, Rocket remains an institution.

The Sathorn 12 branch draws loyal regulars, who keep coming back for the globe-spanning flavors and consistently good coffee. Opt for something filling like the steak and eggs with chimichurri sauce, or keep it light with Scandinavian-inspired dishes like pan-seared mackerel or open-faced sandwiches. Tired of fruit juice? Order a Bloody Mary or Espresso Martini.

Blue Dye Cafe Sukhumvit Soi 36, 083-714-5333. Open Tue-Wed 9am-6pm; Thu-Sun 9am-10pm.

This old-house-turned-cafe is more than just a photogenic coffee spot. Not only does it house the owner’s personal collection of indigo-dyed textiles and furniture, there are also products for sale from new exciting brands like Cone Number 9 (ceramics) and Cornerstone (fashion). Its front terrace also hosts the occasional gig, with a focus on low-key sounds.

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BEST DELIVERY

Golden Bowl A215 , 2nd floor K Village, Sukhumvit 26 02-661-3888. Open daily 11am-10pm Suan Phlu’s delivery doyen deals in British Chinese food—which, yes, differs from American Chinese

food. The menu features all-time favorites like sweet and sour pork Hong Kong-style and salt and chili chicken, as well as British classics like chips with curry sauce and chicken fried rice with curry sauce.

Burger X

Gallery Pizza

Rama IX Cloud Kitchen

137-139, Soi Naradhiwat 14 02-041-1044. Open daily 11am-4am

Open daily 10.30am-8pm In the thick of the pandemic, this delivery specialist opened shop, sending juicy burgers to hungry, home-bound diners across Bangkok. Made from pasture-raised, hormone- and preservative-free ThaiFrench beef, Burger X’s patties are sandwiched between fresh-baked brioche buns and topped with goodies like crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, red pepper jam, herbed mayo, and blue cheese.

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The delivery specialist founded as a boon to Sathorn 11 Art Space now boasts a second branch in Ekkamai, but both offer the same winning formula: delicious pizza with awesome crust, delivered very late (until 4am), with a perpetual two-for-B499 deal. That’s hard to beat, especially when you’re ordering premium pies like the vodka pizza with buffalo mozzarella or the prosciutto di Parma.

Pizza Mania 120/3, Sukhumvit Soi 23 02-261-1212. Open daily 11am-11pm One of the city’s favorites for delivery, Pizza Mania is easy on the wallet, but big on flavors. The delivery-only dealer claims a rabidly loyal fanbase, who swear by their vast range of options—from basics like Italian sausage to oddball offerings like the smoked salmon or barbecue chicken. Keep your eyes peeled for their occasional Detroit-style pizza nights.

Wok Star Express 135 8-9 Pan Rd, Silom 095-537-4418. Open Mon-Thu 12pm-9pm; Fri-Sun 11.30am-10pm Serving gut-busting comfort food out of a kitchen in Silom, this Western-style Chinese enterprise serves an enticing line-up of all-time favorites, from sticky-sweet kung pao chicken to roast duck chow mein and colorful Yangzhou fried rice with shrimp, red pork, peas, egg, and carrot. If you’re entertaining guests, go all-in with their mammoth party sets.

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BEST BUDGET SUSHI

Sushi Hiro The Promenade F.1 (only one branch serve Omakase) 065-715-3308. Open daily 10am-10pm Owned by the same team behind the popular yakiniku (barbecue) joint Niku-King, Sushi Hiro sports

Japanese fisherman village-inspired décor and serves fresh, handmade sushi. Splurge on chutoro (medium fatty tuna) or taraba crab, or choose the pocket-friendly likes of freshwater eel, sea bream, and salmon. If you visit the branch at the Promenade, you can even get affordable omakase (from B1,999), offering 20-plus courses.

Sushi Masa

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Siam Sawana Hotel, 359/1 Phaya Nak Rd. 02-215-9289. Open daily 10.30am-10pm Sat-Sun 10.30am-11pm

Chic Republic, Bangna Km. 4 062-556-6266. Open daily 11am-10pm

The seasonal sashimi is always fresh, the sushi and maki rolls are on point, the big picture menus are a godsend, and the quality across the board stacks up against salaryman-frequented sushi bars. Even better? The prices are very reasonable. That means you’ll want to make a reservation to make sure to snag a seat.

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Getting a seat at this phenomenally successful chain of sushi restaurants always comes with a long wait, but you’ll understand why when you discover just how chunky the cuts of fresh, seasonal sashimi are, how crunchy and juicy the rolls are, or how outrageously decadent the crab fat dishes are. Take your number, wait in line, and know that the end results are always worth it.

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Sushi Cyu 3/F, CRC Tower, All Seasons Place, 87 Rd. 065-520-2307. Open daily 11am-2.30pm;5.30pm-10pm The sushi arm of this sushi-and-yakiniku specialist lets you try the omakase experience at a fraction of the usual cost. You still get a calming environment of cypress wood and an L-shaped counter where chefs slice and prep, but your dozen-course meals will come in under B3,000. That’s hard to beat in Bangkok these days.

Ichika Omakase Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 18, Open Thu-Tue Noon-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm The Rembrandt Hotel’s Japanese restaurant, Ichika Omakase, has a variety of courses ranging from B1,700-3,700 for lunch and B3,700-6,700 for dinner, made with up to 17 items that include species swimming in live tanks out front. The small space pops with cooking relics that the well-known ThaiJapanese chef at the helm has brought back from his travels.

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Honmono Sushi G/F and 4/F, Siam Paragon 02-610-9240. Open daily 11am-10pm Bangkok’s sushi mecca sells a wide range of high-quality fish flown in weekly from Tokyo. The sashimi platter is a must-try, featuring two types of tuna, salmon, octopus, surf clam, Hamachi, and more. It’s expensive, but the quality is great and the fish cuts are enormous. Don’t miss the range of donburi, either, from the tender unagi don to the ultra-decadent wagyu and foie gras don.

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Sushi Misaki G/F, Rain Hill, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-258-1783. Open Mon-Sat 5:30-11pm.

If you‘re not paying attention, you’ll walk straight past this hidden little Japanese restaurant. Sushi Misaki is equally minimal inside, only 10 seats around one sushi counter where Shizuoka-born chef Masahiro Misaki. The 20-course omakase menu features appetizers, 12 nigiri sushi, a sushi roll, tamago, miso soup and dessert. The chef makes his sushi Edo style.

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BEST INDIAN

Dosa King 153/7 Sukhumvit Soi 11/1 080-545-1111. Daily 11am-10.45pm All vegetarian, unflashy, and unpretentious, this Southern Indian restaurant has earned a loyal following over nearly two decades in business. The

long menu is a repertory of vegetarian staples: light and fluffy idli (steamed rice cakes), crunchy-edged vada (Indian savory doughnuts made from black lentils), and crisp and addictive dosa—South Indian pancakes made with fermented rice and lentils, stuffed with various fillings.

Tamil Nadu

Saravanaa Bhavan

5/1 Silom Soi 11 02-235-6336. Daily 8am-10pm

2/F, Baan Silom, 663 Silom Soi 19 02-635-4556. Daily 8am-10:30pm

Don’t be put off by the deeply tinted windows. Silom’s home to southeastern Indian cuisine is a neighborhood favorite. Order the masala dosa and you’ll discover why.

The rice crepe is huge, clearly cooked to order, and teeming with a delicious masala potato filling. Nearly every table can be found tucking into the dosa or vegetarian thali sets, but there’s also a concise menu of meat curries.

The self-described “world’s no. 1 Indian vegetarian restaurant chain” hails from Tamil Nadu in India’s South, but its massive menu spans the Subcontinent—you’ll even find Chinese Indian dishes here. Typically, though, expect the holy trinity of dosa (thin rice and lentil crepes with various fillings), idli (steamed lentil rice cakes), and vada (crispy lentil doughnuts).

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Himali Cha Cha & Son 6 Sukhumvit Soi 31 02-259-6677. Daily 11:30am-3pm, 6:30-10pm This family-run joint has been dishing out tandoori chicken, lamb curry, and naan for more than 30 years. At all three locations, you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere that lends itself to casual dinners. Don’t leave without trying the dahl, barbecue lamb, or chicken tikka masala.

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Charcoal Tandoor Grill & Mixology 5/F, Fraser Suites, 38/8 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-0385112. Open daily noon-3pm; 6pm-midnight.

This sleek and sultry restaurant pairs boldly spiced Indianstyle kebabs with creative cocktails. The wonderfully flavorful meat from the tandoor is joined on the menu by other Indian classics like daal (stewed lentils) and phirini (rice pudding) that are no less authentic.

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Sri Ganesha G/F, Sukhumvit Suite, Sukhumvit Soi 13 086-820-5875. Daily 10am-10pm Legions of uncles from India’s South come here for vegetarian staples like idli rasam (rice cakes with lentil broth) and dahi vada (lentil doughnuts dunked in spiced yogurt). Don’t expect much in terms of atmosphere—the restaurant is so low-key it’s even spelled three different ways online—or curries like butter chicken or lamb rogan josh. Sri Ganesha is all about lighter broths simmered for hours and packed with masala spices.

Rang Mahal 26/F, Rembrandt Hotel, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18, 02261-7050. Open daily 6-11pm; Sun noon-3pm The name Rang Mahal comes from the word for pleasure houses where the ruling maharajas would wine, dine and be entertained. Must-orders include the paneer tikka badshahi (soft pieces of barbequed cottage cheese) and the Roganjosh Kashmiri (tender goat meat cooked in tomato sauce).

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BEST PASTA

Giglio Trattoria Fiorentina 149 Sathorn Soi 12 092-395-6242. Open Monday -Sunday 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm Focusing on the simple, classic cooking of Tuscany, this neighborhood joint whips up stellar pasta dishes that would make your nonna proud. Think pici al ragu di salsiccia (hand-rolled strands of

pasta tossed in sausage and porcini ragu), gnocchi with rabbit ragu, and spaghetti with langoustine, all made with fresh pasta, kneaded, rolled, and cut in-house.

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Il Bolognese

Nonna Nella

139/3 Sathorn Soi 7 02-286-8805. Open daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11.00pm.

1/F, CRC Tower, All Seasons Place,02-038-2184.

Open daily 11.30am-9.30pm

This trattoria’s reputation for pizza precedes it, but don’t sleep on its pastas. The focus here is, as the name suggests, the food of Bologna, so expect plates of Emilia Romagna-hailing dishes like tagliatelle with ragu and stacks of home-cooked lasagna. The options expand beyond Bologna’s borders, though—toothsome carbonara with crispy pancetta, ravioli ossobuco: it’s all here.

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Amid a bustling deli atmosphere, chef Francesco Lenzi draws on the recipes of his grandmother, featuring meats and cheeses from his family farm in Tuscany.

Think homemade ravioli stuffed with cold cuts from the farm and served with wild boar ragu. Meanwhile, simpler fare, like the cacio e pepe with thick-cut spaghetti, demonstrate how deft Lenzi is in the kitchen.

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iO Italian Osteria 1/F, The Groove @ Central World 02-117-3826. Open daily 11am-12am.

La Bottega Di Luca

Italy’s osterias are traditionally much simpler than this space, but this pizzeria-deli-bistro-bakery-bar in Central World is totally to our benefit. Food from 20 Italian regions fills the menu—Roman pizza, carbonara, garganelli with slow-cooked lamb, orecchiette, Bolognese, risotto with Barolo wine. Everything’s made from scratch and most ingredients are flown in from Italy.

Styled like a deli and a restaurant but more evocative of a fine-dining hotspot, this upscale eatery offers Italian classics made with fresh and homemade ingredients.

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2/F, Terrace 49, Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-204-1731.

Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-12am; Mon 5pm-12am (last order 10.30pm)

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Pizza Pala Romana Room 1 BTS/MRT Sukhumvit Asok Montri Rd 02-259-1228. Open daily 6.30-10.30am, 10.30am.-11pm.

This Roman-style pizza parlor beneath BTS Asok goes beyond the pie, offering a menu of affordable pastas, ranging from pesto to puttanesca to pomodoro all’arrabbiata. The near-underground setting and uncomfortable bar-stool seating do nothing to put fans off the delicious, meter-long slabs that come out of the oven, either: this place is almost always packed.

PER TE 70-72, Langsuan Road, 2-255-5295.

Open daily 11am-9pm.

Overlooking a beautiful garden home on the swanky Langsuan Road, Per Te specializes in all manner of pasta and makes their own noodles in-house (big ups there).

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ESSENTIALS

Goji Kitchen + Bar Baan Ice Goji Kitchen + Bar consistently delivers authentic regional cuisines, complimented by popular Western dishes. With its refined urban vibe and dramatic openplan kitchen, this pan-cultural venue celebrates the universally cherished pleasures of good food and family. Specializing in Parrilla-grilled meats and ocean-fresh seafood, the restaurant delivers a memorable dining experience.

With floor-to-ceiling windows covering the two-story venue, this standby fave specializes in southern Thai cuisine with the fiery spice and herbal-inflected flavor. The daily crowd comes for traditional southern ingredients such as sator (stink bean), and khao yum (southern rice salad).

Not only are the main courses delightful, but the desserts are also a wonderful guilty pleasure.

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, 199 Sukhumvit Soi 22, 02-0595999. Open daily 6am– 10:30pm. BTS Phrom Phong

Somerset Building, 115 Sukhumvit soi 55, 02-381-6441.

Open daily 11am-10pm

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B Ba Hao Tian Mi Baan Ice Baan Somtum Banjoo Korean BBQ Bankara Ramen Barefood Beirut Berlin’s Doner Bonchon Breakfast Story Brioche from Heaven Broccoli Revolution Burger X

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C Chef Man Cholos Crackhouse

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Hanoi House Happy Endings Eats & Bar Himali Cha Cha & Son Hobak Hom Duan Honmono Sushi Hummus Boutique

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Il Bolognese

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iO Italian Osteria

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Joha Korean Restaurant

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Jong Dimsum

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D Daimasu Daniel Thaiger Din Tai Fung Dosa King

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F Fatty’s Bar & Diner

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Khao Soi Kitchen

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Khua Kling Pak Sod

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L’Oliva

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La Cocina

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La Monita Taqueria

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Lhong Tou

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Luka

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G Gallery Pizza Gedhawa Giglio Trattoria Fiorentina Golden Bowl Guss Damn Good Conkey’s H Dining

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E Easy Burger Eats Payao Eatviet

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MAGURO May Veggie Home Mensho Tokyo

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Menya Itto

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N Nadimos Nonna Nella

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O Okinawa Restaurant Kinjo Ongtong Khaosoi

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P Patisserie Rosie Peppina Phed Phed Phuket Town Pimp My Salad Pizza Mania Pizza Massilia Pizza Pala Romana Pizzeria Mazzie Prai Raya Prime Burger

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R Rawabina Roast Rocket Coffeebar

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S Sabai Jai Saravanaa Bhavan Sendai Ramen Mokkori Seoul Korean BBQ Shugetsu Ramen Soho Pizza Somtum Der Somtum Nua Sri Ganesha Sushi Cyu Sushi Hiro Sushi Masa

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Tamil Nadu Teppen Teriyaki Bar Kelly’s The Fat Cow The Missing Burro Tonkin Annam Tori Tama Tuang Dim Sum

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V Veganerie Vietnamese and More

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W Wok Star Express

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