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The Essentials: Where We Eat in Bangkok, Thailand

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By Megan Leon Photos by Austin Bush, Thomas De Cian

Published on November 17, 2025

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Location & Contact

Boat Noodles - Toy Kuay Teow Ruea

Soi Ratchawithi 18, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

(+66) 81 619 1925

Hom Dee Noodles

460 Thanon Mittraphan, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

(+66) 86 056 6924

Hua Hin Photchana

29, 31 Ka Om Rd, Khwaeng Wat Sommanat, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 10:30 - 19:00

(+66) 2 282 7219

Nai Mong Fry Oyster

539 Phlap Phla Chai Rd, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Wednesday - Friday 10:00 - 16:00

Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 19:00

(+66) 89 773 3133

100 Mahaseth

100 Thanon Maha Set, Khwaeng Si Phraya, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 11:30 - 22:30

Saturday 11:30 - 23:30

(+66) 2 235 0023

ซาวเอกมัย ZAO EKKAMAI

155 ซ. ปรีดี พนมยงค์ 25 Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 11:30 - 23:00

(+66) 62 639 1445

Krua Apsorn @Dinso

169 169/1 Dinso Rd, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 10:30 - 19:30

(+66) 80 550 0310

On Lok Yun

72 ถ. เจริญกรุง Khwaeng Wang Burapha Phirom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 06:00 - 14:30

(+66) 85 809 0835

Zaew Thonglor - Since 1984

1093 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 07:00 - 15:00

(+66) 96 665 9353

Samrub Samrub Thai

39/11 Soi Yommarat, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Tuesday - Thursday 17:30 - 23:00

Friday - Saturday 17:30 - 12:00

(+66) 99 651 7292

Haawm

290 Soi On Nut 25, Khwaeng Suan Luang, Khet Suan Luang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10250, Thailand

Tuesday 20:00 - 23:00

Wednesday - Saturday 17:30 - 23:00

The Originals Mae On's Curry Over Rice at Saphan Han

271, 273 ถนน จักรวรรดิ Khwaeng Chakkrawat, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 07:00 - 15:00

(+66) 86 891 8467

Siang Ki Khao Tom Pla

54 Soi Charoen Krung 12, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 15:00 - 21:30

Friday - Saturday 15:00 - 22:00

(+66) 89 968 6842

Baan Yai Phad Thai

110 Soi Inthamara 47, Ratchadaphisek, Khet Din Daeng, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand

Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 18:00

(+66) 89 681 5838

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