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Baannok BKK

4.9(1,674 reviews)

Ask people what they remember about this place and the answer is usually a person, not a plate. Nueng, the waiter, gets named again and again for walking guests through the menu, adjusting spice to taste and generally making the table feel looked after rather than processed. That kind of thing can't be faked, and it's the reason a lot of people go back.

The cooking is regional Thai, farm-sourced, made the old way, and it holds up. The massaman has drawn some serious praise from people who've eaten a lot of massaman. Tom yum too. If you're ordering for a group, the sausage salad and grandma's egg soup come up constantly, as does the fried noodles with crispy pork belly. Prices land lower than the quality suggests. It's up on the second floor of the VFree building, open-air and unfussy, with 80s and 90s Western hits playing, which sounds odd on paper and apparently works in the room. A Michelin mention hasn't stiffened the place up.

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Reviews from Google

Came here from a friends recommendation (and Michelin mention). Was beyond impressed, the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere was beautiful. The best food we have had in Thailand all trip. We got the > egg rolls (4/5 - amazing but overshadowed by everything else) > Sausage salad (5/5 - both my wife and my favorites thing. So much flavor) > Grandmas egg soup (5/5 - sweet but so so savory. Amazing and a close second for favorite dish) > fried noodles with crispy pork belly (5/5 - zero complaints, but the other items wowed me a bit more) > coffee jelly dessert (3/5 - not my thing personally but I can see how someone into this would love it.) Drinks: > ruby ring (?) (5/5 - an amazing, simple and sweet mocktail. Immediately wanted another) > nostalgia (5/5 - blew my mind. It did give me a nostalgic kick from something that I couldn’t place my finger on. This could be a dessert shake/drink!) > Thai milk tea (5/5 - well balanced and yummy) > espresso (5/5 - great!) Team (our server) knocked it out of the park! He was extremely attentive and kind. He gave us amazing food recommendations. The owner came by the table a couple times as well and is a very kind gentleman who is (rightfully) proud of his restaurant. Nothing but great things to say.

Excellent meal here with probably the best tasting massaman I’ve ever eaten and I’ve eaten a lot. Service and food quality were exceptional, especially for the very reasonable price. Our visit was only let down somewhat by there being a very large party booking of maybe 20+ people. Sadly, as is often the case with such large parties, they act like they booked the whole restaurant and have little regard for other diners, manners is something some people have no regard for. This is not the fault of the restaurant it’s just people these days, or at least some! Docked the atmosphere to 2 because of that, otherwise it would be a 5. We would 100% go again but absolutely NOT if there’s a large party booking (we’ll check when we book) or insist to be seated in the adjoining dining area.

The first impression here is the staff. All waiters are very nice & polite. Especially Khun Neung, he brought a lot of positive energy to our table, since we arrived and during the food ordering. All dishes are yummy and also the atmosphere is nice too. We’ll definitely come back here again.

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Baannok BKK: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baannok BKK worth visiting?

Baannok BKK holds a 4.9★ rating from 1,674 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Bangkok.

What are the opening hours of Baannok BKK?

Baannok BKK is typically open 11:00-22:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit Baannok BKK?

The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).

Where is Baannok BKK located?

Baannok BKK is at อาคาร วีฟร์ ชั้นที่ 2, 34/3 Lang Suan Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – February

Avoid: April – May (peak heat)

Rainy season

May – October

Avg. temperature

25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)

Crowds

Very High

Peak: December & January

Getting there

Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.

Getting around

  • BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
  • MRT Metro (underground)
  • Airport Rail Link (ARL)
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  • Metered taxis — always use the meter

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