Yaowarat Road

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Yaowarat Road
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“Yaowarat Road in Samphanthawong District is the main artery of Bangkok's Chinatown. Modern Chinatown now covers a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road. It has been the main centre for trading by the Chinese community since they moved from their old site some 200 years ago to make way…”
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National GeographicJul 21

Where to eat in Bangkok, from street food to fine dining

You’re almost guaranteed a good meal in the Thai capital, whether it’s a noodle bowl from a hole in the wall or a multi-course tasting menu at a smart rooftop restaurant.

street food options from fruit to scorpions

24 things in this story
  • ChinatownNeighborhoodstreet food with wok-tossed noodles
  • Lumphini ParkParkleafy park south of Sühring restaurant
  • SathornNeighborhoodupscale area near Kuay Jab Mr Joe
  • Trok MorMarketmorning market for sweet and savoury stuffed crepes
  • Ta Chai Sukhothai NoodlesRestaurantspecializes in sukhothai rice noodles, a lunch staple
  • Giant SwingAttractionreligious structure in Sao Chingcha district
  • Kuay Jab Mr JoeRestaurantfamous for its moo krob (crispy pork belly)
  • Nang Loeng MarketMarkettreasure trove of nostalgic Thai sweets
  • Wat SommanatSightarea with old shophouses near Nang Loeng Market
  • Yaowarat RoadNeighborhoodstreet food options from fruit to scorpions
  • NusaraRestauranttasting menu with views of Wat Pho temple
  • Wat PhoPlace of worshiptemple with gilded spires viewed from Nusara
  • GagganRestaurantself-styled 'food theatre' with multi-influenced courses
  • Little JapanAttractiondistrict near Gaggan restaurant
  • Capella BangkokHoteloffers culinary experiences like Thai afternoon tea
  • KINRestauranthotel patisserie arm with heavenly cakes
  • Phra NakhonRestaurantserves perfectly executed Thai dishes
  • Côte by Mauro ColagrecoRestaurantshowcases haute cuisine with Mediterranean-inspired plates
  • SühringRestauranttasting menu translates Germanic flavours into elevated concepts
  • PAGA MicroroasteryCaféairy space with in-house roasted Thai single-origin coffees
  • Mr & Mrs Maria SinghRestaurantMexican and Indian fusion with bold dishes
  • Le Du KaanRestaurantcocktail bar with 360-degree views on 56th floor
  • The EmpireSightbuilding housing Le Du Kaan cocktail bar
  • Elsewhere
  • RajasthanNeighborhoodJaipur, IndiaIndian region inspiring Mr & Mrs Maria Singh's interiors
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