The top 10 gourmet restaurants and classic snacks in Bangkok, Thailand. Eat them once during your free trip to Thailand and you will know!

What to eat in Bangkok? What are some delicious snacks in Bangkok? When Traveling to Bangkok, I believe many Travelers will want to know what are the must-try Bangkok dishes and Thai night market snacks. Today, I will start from the local dining knowledge and show you what are the must-eat snacks in Bangkok and the Bangkok restaurants that you must not miss. Now, follow our footsteps and start eating!

What are the characteristics of Bangkok cuisine?

When it comes to Bangkok cuisine, I believe everyone's impression is that the taste is sour, spicy, sweet and other heavy flavors, and most dishes are seasoned with lemon, coconut milk, curry, turmeric, pandan leaves, etc. You may already know some of the representative snacks such as "Thai hot and sour soup (Tom Yum Goong)", "Tapao Pork" and "Red/Green Curry".

However, in addition to the classic hot and sour flavors, Bangkok's delicious cuisine is also influenced by other Southeast Asian countries. Therefore, Hainanese chicken rice, porridge, fried rice noodles, rice noodles, etc. can also be seen in Bangkok restaurants. In short, Bangkok cuisine is quite diverse and relatively affordable, which is undoubtedly a boon for travelers who are concerned about the price of traveling to Bangkok but want to taste local delicacies.

Tips for dining in Bangkok

When you come to a different country, you must know the dining etiquette. So what should you pay attention to when dining in a restaurant in Bangkok?

• Thai people use forks and spoons as their main tableware when dining.
• When dining in a Bangkok restaurant, the table will always have the "four seasonings": fish sauce, chili, vinegar, and sugar.
• Drinks are usually filled with ice, and if you want to remove the ice, they are usually hot.
• When eating at a restaurant in Bangkok, the payment method is basically the same as in Taiwan. You can pay by cash or credit card; but if you are in a department store food court, you will need to use a stored value card (Food Court Card) to pay.
• Tipping is a must when dining at a restaurant in Bangkok. It is usually recommended to give 20-40 baht.
  

Must-eat food in Bangkok | Must-eat snacks

After learning about Bangkok’s food culture and dining tips, I have selected 8 must-eat Bangkok snacks to share with you. If you haven’t tried them, don’t tell me you’ve been to Bangkok!

Tom Yum Goong



The name Tom Yum Goong comes from the Thai word ต้มยำกุ้ง (Tom Yum Goong), which means hot and sour shrimp soup in Chinese. It is a dish made with lemongrass, chili, galangal, coconut milk, bay leaves, fish sauce and other ingredients. Soup is in line with the Thai people's pursuit of harmonious diet. Its color, fragrance and taste are so delicious that you will never forget it after taking a sip. Therefore, it has become my first recommendation for a must-eat dish in Bangkok.

Recommended Shop – Tom Yum Kung, Khao San Road
Address: 9 Khaosan Rd, Taladyod Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Opening hours: 11:00–00:00

Thai Rice Noodle Soup



Don’t doubt it, Thai rice noodle soup is not the familiar Taiwanese flavor, but its status in the hearts of Thais is just like the importance of beef noodles to Taiwanese people. It is also a classic Thai representative!

Thai rice noodle soup is different from the sour and spicy Bangkok dishes mentioned in the article. It is lighter and the soup is made from large bones, with meat slices, minced meat, offal, fish balls and other ingredients. If you like strong flavors, you can also add the "four seasonings (fish sauce, chili, vinegar, and sugar)" mentioned above, which may create a new taste!

Recommended restaurant – Rongtai Rice Noodle Soup (Guay Tiew Mu Rung Rueang)
Address: 10/3 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening hours: 08:00–17:00

Green Papaya Salad



Due to the hot climate in Bangkok, it is usually difficult to have an appetite if you don’t eat something refreshing. Green papaya salad is a classic Thai dish that originated in northern Thailand. It is made with shredded green papaya, tomatoes and peanuts, and is seasoned with lemon, chili, fish sauce and other sauces. Of course, some restaurants will also add green papaya salad to the salad. Add seafood, shredded chicken or rice noodles for variation. Green papaya salad is served as an appetizer in Bangkok restaurants, but it is also served as a snack on the streets. Eating a bowl of sour, spicy and refreshing salad is guaranteed to increase your appetite!

Recommended Store – Somtum Der
Address: 5, 5 Sala Daeng Rd, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Opening hours: 11:00–22:00

Hainan Chicken Rice



Do you think Hainanese chicken rice is a specialty of Singapore and Malaysia? In fact, this is not the case. In Thailand, Hainanese chicken rice is also one of the most famous Bangkok dishes!

Hainanese chicken rice in Thailand actually originated from China and has another nickname called "Oil Chicken Rice". This dish is cooked with rice, garlic, ginger, coriander and chicken broth. It has a more fragrant taste, which is very different from the Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore and Malaysia, which emphasizes lemongrass and galangal.

Recommended restaurant – Go-Ang Kaomunkai Pratunam
Address: 962 Phetchaburi Rd, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Opening hours: 06:00–22:30

Thai Curry



Generally, the curry we are familiar with is the so-called "yellow curry", but have you ever heard of "red curry" or "green curry"? This is a unique delicacy in Bangkok. If you are afraid of spicy food, you can choose yellow curry, which is mainly made of lemongrass, turmeric powder, coconut milk, bay leaves and a variety of spices; if you want to eat a little spicy, you can choose green curry with green chilies; For those who want to try something spicy, you can choose red curry with lots of red chili peppers. Regardless of the type of curry, the staple food usually has a variety of choices such as chicken, pork, beef, crab, shrimp, vegetables, etc. Because Thai curry is so special, many people buy the seasoning packets and bring them back as Bangkok souvenirs for their own use or as gifts.

Recommended restaurant – Savoey Thai Restaurant (Mercury Ville branch)
Address: 2nd Floor, Mercury Tower 540 Phloen Chit Rd, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: 10:00–21:00

Mango Sticky Rice



Next, we will introduce Thai desserts and drinks. Mango sticky rice can be said to be the representative of Thai desserts. Slightly chewy sliced ​​mangoes, paired with warm coconut milk sticky rice, have a unique taste of salty and sweet interweaving. No wonder it has become a classic dessert that you must try when traveling to Bangkok!

Recommended Shop – Mae Varee
Address: 1 Thong Lo Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening hours: 06:00–22:00

Thai Milk Tea



If mango sticky rice is a must-eat dessert in Thailand, then Thai milk tea is a must-drink hand-shaken beverage. The characteristic of Thai milk tea is the orange-red soup that looks like papaya. It is made from black tea, fresh milk, condensed milk and sugar, so it tastes sweeter. But I don’t know why, but when I drink a sip of it in the extremely hot Thailand, I instantly feel like I’m resurrected, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s sugar-free or not!

Recommended Store – Hand Sign (ChaTraMue)
Address: PHQ6+659, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110 (Terminal 21 4th fl), Thailand
Opening hours: 10:00–22:00

Banana Pancakes



Banana pancakes are known as the "most popular street food in Bangkok". They are made a bit like Taiwanese egg pancakes, but the filling is made of bananas and condensed milk. Some shops also drizzle chocolate sauce on them. Banana pancakes are very cheap, usually no more than 30 baht per serving. Since you are in Thailand, how can you satisfy your stomach without a cheap and delicious dessert!

Recommended stores – You can find them everywhere on the roadside or in department stores in Bangkok, and they are generally not bad.

Must-eat food in Bangkok | Selected restaurants

Now that you have read about the must-eat snacks in Bangkok, we have also selected 5 local must-eat restaurants where you can have the opportunity to try a variety of classic Thai dishes at once:

Nara Thai Cuisine



Nara Thai Cuisine was founded in 2003 and specializes in the most authentic Thai cuisine. This restaurant has been voted the best Thai restaurant by Thailand Tatler magazine since 2007, and its service and food taste are very stable. If it’s your first time visiting Bangkok and you don’t have a list of things to eat yet, why not try Nara Thai Cuisine first?



Address: Ratchadamri Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: 10:00–21:00
Google rating: Average 4.0 stars

Somboon Seafood



Jianxing Restaurant has been in business for more than 50 years since its establishment in 1969. It now has 8 branches in Bangkok. It specializes in seafood and Cantonese cuisine. The food is so delicious that even former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi specifically requested to dine here when he visited Thailand. .

The must-order dish at Jianxing Restaurant is the fried crab with curry. Although as its fame has grown, some comments have begun to appear online saying that it is "only eaten by Tourists", but just looking at the golden curry and the plump crab meat, It’s okay for a tourist to eat it once!



Address: 4/1-4/2, 4/4 Ratchadamri Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: 11:00–21:00
Google reviews: 4.1 stars average

Eat Fish with Meal (Kub Kao Kub Pla)



Kub Kao Kub Pla means eating fish in Chinese. It specializes in creative Thai cuisine. Currently, it is mostly opened in major department stores in Bangkok. It is also one of the Bangkok restaurants frequented by local Thais. Their menu features a variety of classic Bangkok dishes, including the green papaya salad we introduced earlier, green curry, and more. In addition to delicious food, the store decoration is also quite literary. It is recommended to go to the Icon Siam branch, which is guaranteed to give you a Triple enjoyment of vision, smell and taste!

Address: 5th floor Icon Siam, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Opening hours: 10:00–22:00
Google reviews: 4.3 stars on average

Baan Ying



Baan Ying is an affordable Thai restaurant in Bangkok. As with rice and fish, it focuses on creative Thai cuisine. As a result, you can taste modified versions of classic dishes here, such as moon shrimp cakes, green curry, fried rice noodles, etc. In addition, if you don’t want to go out of your way to find a restaurant that sells mango sticky rice, I also strongly recommend ordering a plate at Baan Ying. The average price of the meal is 100-300 baht, which is quite affordable for Thai restaurants.



Address: 88 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening hours: 10:00–22:00
Google rating: Average 4.0 stars

Yum Saap



If you think the prices of the above restaurants are still too high for you, then Yum Saap is definitely a good and affordable choice. The average price of the meal is within 100 baht and the portion is not small. Yum Saap, like the previous Bangkok restaurants, can be found in the food courts of major department stores. Friendly reminder: If you are afraid of spicy food, be sure to ask the waiter to adjust the spiciness when ordering. I have tried their mild spicy food, and the spiciness is almost medium spicy. Even if I eat it, I still feel snotty. I can't stop crying!

Address: อาคาร Terminal, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Sukhumvit Rd, 4F, 4024, 21 Soi Sukhumvit 19, 10110, Thailand
Opening hours: 11:00–22:00
Google reviews: 3.5 stars on average

Must-eat food in Bangkok｜Food Market

If you are a snack lover, here are some must-visit food markets in Bangkok:

Chatuchak Weekend Market



Chatuchak Holiday Market is one of the must-see attractions for those who first visit Bangkok. It is open only on Saturdays and Sundays. It is said to be as large as 16 football fields and has more than 15,000 stalls selling everything from accessories to souvenirs. From gifts and beverage shops to gourmet food, everything you can think of is sold here.

What are the must-try foods at Chatuchak Holiday Market?

• Banana Pancakes
• Coconut Ice Cream
• Thai Milk Tea
  

While shopping and exploring, don’t miss out on the delicious food here!

Address: Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Business hours: 08:30-22:00 every Saturday and Sunday

Asiatique Pier Night Market



Asiatique Pier Night Market is located next to the Chao Phraya River. It is a relatively recently opened night market, converted from a pier and old warehouses. Although it is called a "night market", shops here actually open from the afternoon onwards. The editor also recommends coming earlier so that there are fewer people and you can go shopping. You can also have a chance to see the sunset. The scenery during the day and at night is unobstructed!

What are the must-try foods at Asiatique Pier Night Market?

• Mango Sticky Rice
• Yum Saap Mama Noodles
• Thai fried food
  

If you want to experience Bangkok's nightlife, don't miss Asiatique Pier Night Market!

Address: 2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Opening hours: 15:00–00:00