Hunting for Bangkok's hidden dining greats
A CNNGo reader shares three of his favorite lesser-known Bangkok restaurants, which he discovered with the help of in-the-know locals
Bangkok is a city full of fantastic food, but most of its true great restaurants are difficult to find. That's because they're located slightly off the beaten path and known only to the locals.
Armed with the ability to read Thai and some cooperative Thai friends, I have come across some wonderful places to eat. Here are a few of my favorites.
Ran Arhan Jaan Diaw
Best Dishes: For starters, you can order pad prik Thai tam talay (vegetables, peppers and seafood). Large dishes are 70 baht. Small dishes served with rice are 30-45 baht.
Chula Saca 2. Tel: +65 (0)85 165 2183. Open daily, evenings till late. Menu: Thai
Rod Dee Det
Rod Dee Det is a favorite among Thais wanting a quick eat, meaning it could be difficult to find a seat during regular eating hours. The chicken stew is well worth the wait; you'll probably want more than just one serving.
Its prime location in Siam Square makes it a great place to eat either before a movie or during a day of shopping.
Best Dishes: Chinese-style beef stew with rice, 30 baht. Chicken stew and rice, 30 baht.
Siam Square Soi 7. Open daily, lunch and dinner. Menu: English, Thai
Ran Kuay Jap Nai Ake
Best Dishes: Kuay jap, 40 baht. The place is named after it! Crispy pork, ground pork and white noodles in broth.
Yaowrarat 9 (right next to the sign). Open daily, lunch and dinner. Menu: English, Thai
About the author: Michael Hoyt has lived in Thailand for the past four years. He is on a quest to find truly great street food. In his spare time he travels around Asia in search of the “land of milk and honey” for five dollars a day.
Michael submitted this piece as part of CNNGo’s iReport section.
