10 Recommendations for Food & Drinks in Bangkok, Thailand
- TOKYO HALFIE
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Bangkok is a vibrant culinary playground, offering everything from time-honoured street eats to elevated fine dining experiences. Whether you’re wandering bustling markets or indulging in high-end hotels, the Thai capital is a feast for all senses - here’s a curated guide to my favourite bites and drinks in the city.
Street Eats & Casual Dining
🦀 Ann Tha Din Daeng (Seafood)
🥭 K. Panich (Mango Sticky Rice)
🥢 Methavalai Sorndaeng (Traditional Thai)
Fine Dining
Cocktail Bars
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Ann Tha Din Daeng
🦀Seafood┆แอน ท่าดินแดง
Description: From street cart to a Bib Gourmand restaurant, Ann Tha Din Daeng specializes in fresh seafood. Signature dishes include Fried Prawns (garlic or salt & pepper) and Crab Omelette.
Recommendations: Creamy Omelette with Crab
Reservation: Walk-in only
Information: Google Maps
K. Panich
🥭Mango Sticky Rice┆ก.พานิช
Description: 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: Mango sticky rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)
Reservation: Walk-in only
Information: Google Maps
Methavalai Sorndaeng
🥢Classic Thai┆เมธาวลัย ศรแดง
Description: A historic establishment serving classic Thai recipes for over 60 years
Recommendations: 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: via TableCheck
Information: Instagram┆Google Maps
Sorn
🌶️ Innovative Southern Thai┆ศรณ์
Description: The first restaurant in Thailand to receive three Michelin stars, featuring innovative dishes with southern Thai flavours
Recommendations: Tasting menu only
Reservation: via TableCheck
Information: Instagram┆Google Maps
Sühring
🇩🇪Modern German
Description: modern German cuisine with Central European influences; signature dishes include Eisbein-Sülze and mini Currywurst bites.
Recommendations: Tasting menu only
Reservation: via SevenRooms
Information: Instagram┆Google Maps
Bars in Bangkok
🍸 Tropic City: Award-winning tropical-themed bar in Charoen Krung
🍸 Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar: Neon two-headed tiger and eccentric interiors
🍸 The Pickwicks Chronicles: Named after the Dickens novel, with an impressive gin collection
🍸 Firefly Bar: High-end cocktail bar in Sindhorn Kempinski, live jazz in a semi-formal setting
🍸 Rabbit Hole: Hidden speakeasy in Sukhumvit, 26 cocktails inspired by each English alphabet letter
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