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Best Restaurants & Food in Bangkok

211 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.

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Nai Mong Hoi Thod

Nai Mong Hoi Thod

4.3(2,208)$$$$
539 Phlap Phla Chai Rd, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai
A small Chinatown shop on Phlap Phla Chai Road known for hoi thod, the crispy oyster omelet, plus crab fried rice and smoked duck.
Boat Noodle Alley (Victory Monument)

Boat Noodle Alley (Victory Monument)

4.3(601)$$$$
2/16-18 Phahon Yothin Road, Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet Phaya Thai
A canal-side row of boat-noodle shops at Victory Monument, where tiny bowls cost a few baht and people stack them high.
Sirocco

Sirocco

4.3(3,598)$$$$
64th Floor, State Tower Bangkok, 1055 Si Lom Rd, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak
lebua's open-air Mediterranean restaurant under State Tower's golden dome, steps from Sky Bar. Tasting menu ฿6,500 plus service and tax, open nightly 17:30 to 00:30.
Thai Niyom

Thai Niyom

4.3(1,257)$$$$
Mahatun Plaza, 888/28-29 Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
A Bib Gourmand Thai restaurant in Mahatun Plaza on Phloen Chit with dishes from every region, Chiang Mai to Hat Yai, at one table.
Samlor

Samlor

4.3(570)$$$$
1076 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
A small Bib Gourmand Thai kitchen on Charoen Krung, named for the tricycle hanging outside, famous for its towering omelet. Dinner, plus weekend lunch; closed Tuesday.
Thipsamai Padthai Pratoopee

Thipsamai Padthai Pratoopee

4.2(12,559)$$$$
313, 315 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
It does one dish obsessively, pad thai wrapped in a thin omelet, worth the line at least once.

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Petchaburi Soi 5 Food Street

Petchaburi Soi 5 Food Street

4.2(198)
60 Soi Phetchaburi 5, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
A local dinner alley where 25-baht rice boxes are the draw and the cleanliness isn't.
Platinum Fashion Mall Street Food

Platinum Fashion Mall Street Food

4.2(55)
6th Fl 222 ถนนพญาไท Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Ratchathewi, Chang Wat Samut Prakan 10400, Thailand
Vibrant halal street food stalls on the 6th floor of Platinum Fashion Mall in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district.
Shinsen Fish Market

Shinsen Fish Market

4.2(1,582)$$$$
149 Tops Food Hall 1 Soi Sukhumvit 39, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Pick your fish off the ice, have it cooked, and eat it at 1am if you want.
MBK Food Legends

MBK Food Legends

4.2(8,229)
444 Phaya Thai Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Sixth-floor food court in MBK, prepaid card and all, and the boat noodles are the reason to go.
LOFTER

LOFTER

4.2(1,389)$$$$
Central Chidlom, 6 Fl, 1027 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330 Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10300, Thailand
A mall food court where you grab a card at the door, eat across six cuisines, and settle up on the way out.
Silom Square Food Center

Silom Square Food Center

4.2(1,057)
58 Si Lom Rd, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Weekday food court on Silom Road serving affordable Thai staples to Bangkok's office crowd.
Wattana Panich

Wattana Panich

4.2(4,801)$$$$
336 338 Thanon Ekkamai, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana
Ekkamai's legendary beef noodle house — the third-generation shop whose giant broth cauldron has been simmering, topped up daily, for around half a century.
Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice

Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice

4.2(7,216)$$$$
962 Thanon Phetchaburi, Khwaeng Makkasan, Khet Ratchathewi
The pink-shirted khao man gai champions of Pratunam — Michelin-listed Hainanese chicken rice that turned a street stall into a Bangkok institution.
Som Tam Jay So

Som Tam Jay So

4.2(1,119)$$$$
146 Phiphat 2, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak
A Silom lunch spot for fiery papaya salad and grilled chicken, a short walk from BTS Chong Nonsi and closed on Sundays.
Somsak Pu Ob

Somsak Pu Ob

4.2(1,249)$$$$
199-205 Soi Charoen Rat 1, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
A neighborhood street cart off Charoen Rat near Wongwian Yai, a Bib Gourmand for crab and prawns steamed on glass noodles. Evenings, closed Monday.
Urai Braised Goose

Urai Braised Goose

4.2(873)$$$$
935 Song Wat Road, Chakkrawat, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
A sixty-year-old family shop on Song Wat Road in Chinatown, a Bib Gourmand for goose braised in spices. Lunch daily, plus early evening Tuesday to Sunday.
Pae Brass Pot Porridge 38 Years

Pae Brass Pot Porridge 38 Years

4.2(344)$$$$
320 Pracha Rat Sai 1 Road, Bang Sue, Bangkok 10800, Thailand
A Bang Sue rice-porridge shop cooking in brass pots since 1962, three generations and a Bib Gourmand. Open daily 06:00 to 21:00, cash only.
Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu (Dinso Rd)

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu (Dinso Rd)

4.1(1,768)
115/5 Dinso Rd, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Pad thai done one way, done well, at prices that will make street food regulars blink.
Tee Yen Ta Fo

Tee Yen Ta Fo

4.1(1,457)
256 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Pink noodle soup that lands after dark, but ask for the Thai menu before you order.
Aree Seafood

Aree Seafood

4.1(1,014)
1 สุขุมวิท ซ. 1 Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
A 24-hour seafood restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 1, serving fresh Thai-style seafood in a relaxed, casual setting.
Xiangi Food Court

Xiangi Food Court

4.1(350)
101 12 Ratchaprarop Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
A casual Bangkok food court on Ratchaprarop Road serving Thai dishes daily from 10am until 1am.
foodwOrld

foodwOrld

4.1(249)
ศูนย์การค้าเซ็นทรัลเวิลด์ ชั้น 7, 999/9 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
A bustling food court on Level 7 of CentralWorld mall, offering diverse Thai dishes and desserts daily.
Public Market

Public Market

4.1(62)
1 FL, PGVW+W5H, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
A chic, modern food court in Central Chidlom offering Thai, Chinese, café fare, and European seafood.

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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 ($1.20-2.40). 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 lines — fast turnover means fresh food. Most restaurants in tourist areas offer English menus and accommodate dietary restrictions.