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.
serves perfectly executed Thai dishes
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- 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