Bangkok Restaurants

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  • 1. Bo.lan

    $$$$ | Sukhumvit

    Named after its two owners, a Thai-Western couple, Bo.lan consistently appears on lists of Thailand's and Asia's best restaurants for its modern interpretations of Thai cuisine. Located in a renovated old house just off Sukhumvit, the restaurant is striving to eventually have a zero-carbon footprint—the owners grow their own vegetables, recycle organic waste, and purify their groundwater.

    24 Sukhumvit, Soi 53, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
    02-260–2962

    Known For

    • <PRO>fresh seasonal dishes</PRO>
    • <PRO>no à la carte—tasting menus only</PRO>
    • <PRO>good for vegetarians</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Tues.--Fri. Closed Mon., Reservations essential
  • 2. Isao

    $$ | Sukhumvit

    Bangkok has hundreds of Japanese restaurants, but only Isao has a line out the door almost every night, thanks to the most creative sushi rolls west of California. The owner studied under the chef at the revered Green Tea in Chicago, and the repeat clientele attests to the widespread enthusiasm for his culinary flights of fancy in sleek modern surrounds.

    5 Sukhumvit, Soi 31, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
    09/561--54264

    Known For

    • Caterpillar-shaped sushi roll with shrimp and tempura
    • Reasonable prices
    • Reservations not accepted

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 3. Le Normandie

    $$$$ | Bang Rak

    Atop the Mandarin Oriental, this legendary French restaurant excites with impressive views of the Chao Phraya and remarkable food. Chef Arnaud Dunand regularly imports high-quality ingredients from his home region of Savoy for dishes that taste classically of the old country yet with a haute personal touch—tasting menus are of good value compared to à la carte, with the five-course lunch priced at B2,450. The restaurant has been awarded two stars in Michelin Thailand.

    48 Oriental Ave., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
    02/659–9000

    Known For

    • French Alps–inspired cuisine like the signature roasted pigeon
    • Winner of major culinary awards
    • Formal dress code

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential, Jacket required
  • 4. Or Tor Kor Market

    $ | Chatuchak

    Inundated with colors, sounds, and smells, this is where Bangkok's top Thai chefs shop for quality produce, herbs, and cooking gear. The market's food court is a legendary spot where spicy Thai fare is scooped onto plastic plates; you pick up the cutlery from trays, and grab a seat at one of the tables in the center.

    101 Kamphaeng Phet Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
    02/279–2080

    Known For

    • Traditional Thai-market atmosphere
    • Fresh tropical fruits and vegetables
    • Raw and cooked seafood
  • 5. Paste Restaurant

    $$$$ | Pathumwan

    The Michelin-award-winning Paste, an upscale, intimate eatery run by the experienced Australian-Thai husband-and-wife team, Bee Satongun and Jason Bailey, elevates traditional Thai food and flavors to a whole new level with fresh produce and technical flair. It's on the top floor of the high-end Gaysorn Village shopping mall, and open for lunch and dinner, with à la carte and multiple tasting menus available.

    999 Ploenchit Rd. at Ratchadamri Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
    02/656--1003

    Known For

    • Extensive wine list
    • Plentiful vegetarian options
    • Historical and royal inspirations

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Smart casual
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  • 6. Pen

    $$$ | Yannawa

    This restaurant has little in the way of atmosphere, but seafood aficionados still brave the traffic up to Yannawa in order to splurge. Pen is expensive by Thai restaurant standards, but it's still a bargain compared to most hotel restaurants for charcoal-grilled seafood and a range of classic Thai fare.

    25 Chan Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10120, Thailand
    02/287–2907

    Known For

    • Specialties like deep-fried parrotfish with shallots
    • Local favorite
    • No-frills dining
  • 7. Peppina

    $$$ | Sukhumvit

    A top contender as Bangkok's best pizzeria, the warmly industrial-looking Peppina is booked solid most nights (although there are other locations). The attention to detail includes wood firing, pizza dough that's left to rise overnight, and fresh buffalo mozzarella and other ingredients imported from Italy.

    27/1 Sukhumvit, Soi 31, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
    09/228--29861

    Known For

    • Inventive antipasti
    • Gourmet pizza
    • Extensive drink list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations recommended
  • 8. Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin

    $$$$ | Pathumwan

    Luxurious and utterly unique, this restaurant upends conventional wisdom about Thai cuisine and technique. Chef Henrik Yde-Andersen's tasting menus, priced starting at B1,850 for dinner, represent a veritable catalog of Thai flavors and dishes, though through the iterations of foams, emulsions, powders, and plenty of smoky liquid nitrogen.

    991/9 Rama I Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
    02/162–9000

    Known For

    • Molecular gastronomy
    • Winner of many fine-dining awards
    • Experimental Thai cuisine

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Smart casual
  • 9. Supanniga Eating Room

    $$ | Thong Lor

    Thanaruek Laoraowirodge, a successful restaurateur in New York City and Bangkok, has earned high praise for this cozy shophouse venue that specializes in regional dishes based on the recipes of his grandmother. The au courant cocktails go well with the eclectic menu, and Supanniga now has several other locations: in Bang Rak, Sathorn, and Tha Thien.

    160/11 Sukhumvit, Soi 55, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
    02/714--7508

    Known For

    • Charcoal-grilled meats
    • Variations of nam prik (traditional spicy chili dip served with vegetables)
    • Street-food dishes like fried rice and noodles
  • 10. The Local

    $$ | Sukhumvit

    The emphasis at this traditional Thai restaurant in a century-old house is on fresh seasonal ingredients and hard-to-find regional delicacies, with a regular menu but also a smaller one of specials that is consistently changing. The Local's decor, outdoor terrace, wood floors, and antiques and old photos make for a pleasant setting.

    32-32/1 Sukhumvit Rd., Soi 23, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
    02/664–0664

    Known For

    • Separate vegetarian menu
    • Tom yum martinis and dragon fruit mojitos
    • Popular with tourists
  • 11. Zanotti

    $$$$ | Silom

    Everything about this Italian restaurant is top drawer, from the elegant white tablecloths to attentive service and an extensive menu focusing on the regional cuisines of Piedmont and Tuscany. There is something for every palate to indulge in, including pizza, pasta, fish, and steak, as well as Italian wine by the bottle, glass, or carafe from an unusually broad list.

    21/2 Saladaeng Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
    02-636–0002

    Known For

    • <PRO>the traditional osso buco served with gremolata and saffron risotto</PRO>
    • <PRO>bargain prixe-fixe lunch menu</PRO>
    • <PRO>lively atmosphere</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 12. Baan Khanitha Gallery at Sathorn

    $$ | Silom

    This restaurant in a converted house with a pleasant outdoor garden balances a casually upmarket feel with fairly authentic Thai cuisine oriented toward less adventurous palates. The basics are done well here, from chu chee goong mae nam (curried river prawns) to khao yum (southern Thai-style rice salad). Local artwork adorns the walls.

    69 S. Sathorn Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10120, Thailand
    02/675--4200

    Known For

    • Local artwork
    • Wide menu
    • Mango sticky rice
  • 13. Baan Klang Nam 2

    $$$ | Yannawa

    If you cruise the Chao Phraya River at night, you might end up gazing upon the clapboard house this restaurant occupies, wishing you were among the crowd dining at this most romantic spot. Fresh Thai oysters, served raw with chili and herbs, are a big draw here. There’s another branch on Rama III Road at 288 Soi 14, but this one has more atmosphere. 

    762/7 Bangkok Sq., Rama III Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10120, Thailand
    02/682–7180

    Known For

    • White-teak traditional house
    • Authentic Thai cuisine
    • Seafood dishes like steamed fish and spicy fried crab
  • 14. Ban Chiang

    $ | Bang Rak

    This old wooden house is an oasis in the concrete city; the decor is turn-of-the-20th-century Bangkok, with antique prints and old photographs adorning the walls. Ban Chiang is a Thai restaurant popular with the foreigner and tourist set, so your food won't come spicy unless you request it that way but despite this caveat, the dishes are otherwise prepared true to form.

    14 Soi Srivieng, Surasak Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
    02-236–7045

    Known For

    • <PRO>sea bass cooked in various ways</PRO>
    • <PRO>good desserts like banana fritters and coconut ice cream</PRO>
    • <PRO>comfortable outdoor seating</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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  • 15. Banana Leaf

    $$ | Silom

    If you need to recuperate from Silom Road shopping, head up to the fourth floor of the Silom Complex at Banana Leaf for wonderful mid-priced eats. The mall atmosphere might turn off some, but friendly service and an extensive menu of Thai classics and seafood dishes make up for it.

    191 Silom Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
    02/231--3124

    Known For

    • River prawns with glass noodles
    • Good vegetarian options
    • Close to Skytrain station direct link
  • 16. Big C Supercenter Ratchadamri

    $ | Pathumwan

    The food court on the fifth floor of the Big C shopping mall offers a staggering selection of authentic Thai (and a few Chinese and Korean) dishes at rock-bottom prices, with virtually nothing exceeding B80. Prepay at the cashier station and get a debit card, then order at whatever counter you wish; the balance is refundable at the end. 

    97/11 Ratchadamri Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
    02/250--4888

    Known For

    • Cafeteria-style service
    • Thai street food like spicy soups, and rice and noodle dishes
    • Cheap yet satisfying eats
  • 17. Cabbages & Condoms

    $$ | Sukhumvit

    Established in the 1980s to raise funds for the Population and Community Development Association (PDA), a sex education/AIDS prevention organization, this restaurant serves traditional Thai dishes amid a quirky decor. The fairy lights and condom-decorated mannequins contrast with the traditional teakwood.

    6-10 Sukhumvit Rd., Soi 12, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
    02/229--4610

    Known For

    • Free condoms instead of after-dinner mints
    • Unconventional gift shop
    • Outdoor seating available
  • 18. Doo Rae

    $$ | Sukhumvit

    Many authentic Korean restaurants do business in Sukhumvit Plaza, but even with three stories of tables, there's often a wait day or night at Doo Rae. Go for the do-it-yourself barbecue grilling, with bulgogi (thin slices of beef in a tasty marinade) and fresh veggies, as well as sake or soju, a rice-based drink similar to vodka but with a lower alcohol content.

    Bangkok, Bangkok, 10100, Thailand
    02/653--3815

    Known For

    • Substantial kimchi and tofu stews
    • Complimentary side dishes
    • Location in a mall known as Bangkok's Korean Town
  • 19. Dynasty

    $$$$ | Chatuchak

    This restaurant has long been a favorite among government ministers and corporate executives, both for its outstanding Cantonese cuisine and its private areas, perfect for business lunches or romantic dinners. The main dining room is elegant, with crimson carpeting, carved screens, lacquer furniture, and porcelain objets d'art.

    1695 Phaholyothin Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
    02/541--1234

    Known For

    • Fantastic Peking duck
    • Seasonal specialties like Taiwanese eels
    • Dim sum

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 20. Hai Som Tam Convent

    $ | Silom

    A good sign of quality, this restaurant is packed with Thais sharing tables filled with northeastern favorites like grilled chicken, spicy papaya salad, and minced duck salad. The open-air dining area can be hot, it's often crowded and noisy, and the staff don’t speak much English, so you’ll need to pick and point from the menu—but that's part of the fun.

    2/4-5 Convent Rd., Bangkok, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
    02/631--0216

    Known For

    • Properly spicy Thai food
    • No air-conditioning
    • Cheap yet satisfying eats

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

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