Updated: Oct 24, 2025
Bangkok is a vibrant culinary playground, offering everything from time-honoured street eats to elevated fine dining experiences. Whether youโre wandering bustling markets or indulging in high-end hotels, the Thai capital is a feast for all senses - hereโs a curated guide to my favourite bites and drinks in the city.
Street Eats & Casual Dining
๐ฆ Ann Tha Din Daeng (Seafood)
๐ฅญ K. Panich (Mango Sticky Rice)
๐ฅข Methavalai Sorndaeng (Traditional Thai)
Fine Dining
Cocktail Bars
๐ธ Tropic City
๐ธ Mahaniyom
๐ธ Firefly Bar
๐ธ Rabbit Hole
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Ann Tha Din Daeng
๐ฆSeafoodโเนเธญเธ เธเนเธฒเธเธดเธเนเธเธ
Description:ย From street cart to a Bib Gourmand restaurant, Ann Tha Din Daeng specializes in fresh seafood. Signature dishes include Fried Prawnsย (garlic or salt & pepper) and Crab Omelette.
Recommendations:ย Creamy Omelette with Crab
Reservation:ย Walk-in only
Information: Google Maps
K. Panich
๐ฅญMango Sticky Riceโเธ.เธเธฒเธเธดเธ
Description:ย A legendary vendor serving mango sticky rice, listed on Michelin's Bib Gourmand, with a secret recipe has been passed down for over 80 years; enjoy it in-store or take it to-go
Recommendations:ย Mango sticky rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)
Reservation: Walk-in only
Information: Google Maps
Methavalai Sorndaeng
๐ฅขClassic Thaiโเนเธกเธเธฒเธงเธฅเธฑเธข เธจเธฃเนเธเธ
Description:ย A historic establishment serving classic Thai recipesย for over 60 years
Recommendations:ย Spicy Banana Flower Bud Salad with Fried Soft Shell Crab, Spring Wing Bean Salad with Shrimps, Stir-Fried Fluffy Catfish with Chilli, Crispy Noodles in Sweet & Sour Sauce
Reservation:ย via TableCheck
Information:ย InstagramโGoogle Maps
Sorn
๐ถ๏ธ Innovative Southern Thaiโเธจเธฃเธเน
Description:ย The first restaurant in Thailand to receive three Michelin stars, featuring innovative dishes with southern Thai flavours
Recommendations:ย Tasting menu only
Reservation:ย via TableCheck
Information:ย InstagramโGoogle Maps
Sรผhring
๐ฉ๐ชModern German
Description:ย modern German cuisine with Central European influences; signature dishes include Eisbein-Sรผlzeย and mini Currywurstย bites.
Recommendations:ย Tasting menu only
Reservation:ย via SevenRooms
Information:ย InstagramโGoogle Maps
Bars in Bangkok
๐ธ Tropic City: Award-winning tropical-themed bar in Charoen Krung
๐ธ Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar: Neon two-headed tiger and eccentric interiors
๐ธ The Pickwicks Chronicles: Named after the Dickens novel, with an impressive gin collection
๐ธ Firefly Bar: High-end cocktail bar in Sindhorn Kempinski, live jazz in a semi-formal setting
๐ธ Rabbit Hole: Hidden speakeasy in Sukhumvit, 26 cocktails inspired by each English alphabet letter
