Best Restaurants & Food in Bangkok
146 places found in Bangkok
Bangkok is one of the world's great food cities — a place where a 40-baht plate of pad kra pao from a street stall can be just as memorable as a 3,000-baht tasting menu at a Michelin-starred restaurant. The city holds more Michelin stars than any other in Southeast Asia, yet its real culinary power lies in the depth and variety of its street food, market stalls, and neighbourhood restaurants.
Chinatown (Yaowarat) is the epicentre of Bangkok's food scene after dark — head there for legendary seafood, roast duck, and T&K's famous crab omelette. Thonglor and Ekkamai are where Bangkok's dining-out crowd congregates, with everything from Japanese omakase to modern Thai tasting menus. For old-school Thai cooking, explore the side sois of Ari and Saphan Khwai, where family-run restaurants serve regional specialities that never make it onto tourist menus.
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Try Me Thai & Vegetarian Restaurant
A proper dual menu, meat and vegetarian, at neighbourhood prices, and the kitchen keeps going until midnight.
THE SIXTH 6th
Real Thai cooking a few steps from Wat Pho, and it closes before dinner, so plan it as lunch.
Yada Kitchen
Late-night Thai kitchen on Khao San Road, open from 8 PM to 5 AM with generous portions at reasonable prices.
Cheaper & Better Street Food
Proper Thai street food on a Silom soi, cheap, and open right through from noon to 11pm.
I love Thai Food
Budget-friendly evening dining on Chakrabongse Rd, serving authentic Thai food near Bangkok's historic Phra Nakhon district.
GSB STREET FOOD
A bustling Chinese-style street food stall in Bangkok's Chinatown, known for crab dishes and noodle soups.
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin
Fine dining inside the Siam Kempinski Hotel, where modern techniques meet deep Thai culinary tradition.
Restaurant Coda Bangkok
Evening-only contemporary dining in Bangkok's Lumphini district, consistently well-regarded by diners.
Elements, Inspired by Ciel Bleu
Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Bangkok's Lumphini area, open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner service.
Saawaan
A Michelin-calibre Thai fine dining experience in Sathon, serving inventive set menus nightly from 5:30 PM.
Herethep Seafood
A well-regarded seafood restaurant on Bangkok's famous Yaowarat Road, open daily until 11pm.
Siam Yacht Club
Riverside seafood restaurant and bar in Bang Rak, open nightly until 1 AM with Chao Phraya views.
JUMBO Seafood
Singapore's celebrated seafood institution, now in Bangkok, known for expert crab dishes and refined Cantonese-style cooking.
Foodcourt Bamrung Mueang Market
Air-conditioned old-town food court where most stalls run a 49-baht plate and the regulars are locals.
KHAAN Thai Fine Dining Restaurant
Michelin-recommended Thai fine dining in Lumphini, where traditional flavours meet refined, imaginative presentation.
Horsamut
Wat Arun sits right across the water, lit up at night, and the Thai cooking holds its own against the view.
Japanish Rooftop Bar & Modern Kitchen
Japanese-Spanish fusion rooftop dining on the 19th floor of a Sukhumvit hotel, open nightly until 4am.
Raylist Rooftop & Bar
Rooftop bar and restaurant in Bang Kho Laem with sweeping views of the Silom and Sathorn skylines.
Sae Phun
Michelin-recognised Thai-Chinese lunch spot in Phra Nakhon, famous for chicken stew rice and prawn rolls.
Above Eleven Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Nikkei sharing plates and proper cocktails 32 floors up, with a dress code that turns people away.
Restaurant POTONG
Michelin-starred fine dining in a heritage building, helmed by Asia's Best Female Chef 2024.
Chef's Table by Lebua
French fine dining on Bangkok's 61st floor, where tasting menus meet panoramic city skyline views.
J'AIME by Jean-Michel Lorain at U Sathorn
Refined French fine dining from celebrated chef Jean-Michel Lorain, nestled within the elegant U Sathorn Bangkok.
Sühring
German fine dining in a Yen Akat villa, tasting menu only, and you'll want to book weeks out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best street food area in Bangkok?
Yaowarat (Chinatown) is the undisputed champion for night street food — seafood, noodles, and desserts. Khao San Road area has cheap eats for backpackers. Victory Monument has excellent boat noodles. Or Tor Kor Market near Chatuchak has the city's best produce and prepared food stalls.
How much does a meal cost in Bangkok?
Street food meals run 40-80 THB ($1-2.30). Casual sit-down restaurants average 100-250 THB. Mid-range restaurants with air conditioning cost 250-600 THB per dish. Fine dining ranges from 1,500-5,000+ THB for tasting menus.
Are Bangkok restaurants safe for tourists?
Yes. Food safety standards are generally high, especially at busy stalls with high turnover. Look for vendors with long queues — fast turnover means fresh food. Most restaurants in tourist areas offer English menus and accommodate dietary restrictions.