Bangkok for Foodies
A quintessential destination for any foodie, Bangkok offers a culinary journey of discovery your taste buds will love! Here are some things to keep in mind.
Food Highlights
If it’s your first time in Bangkok there are some dishes you just have to try. These include:
• Tom yum (hot and sour shrimp soup)
• Pad kra pao gai (stir fried meat dish with holy basil)
• Kuaitiao ruea (pork based boat noodles)
• Pad Thai (stir-fried noodles)
• Som tam (green papaya salad)
• Khao Man Gai (Thai chicken rice)
Street Food Areas
No foodie tour of Bangkok is complete without trying its amazing street food. Easy to reach if you are staying at a hotel in Riverside Bangkok, some of the street food hotspots in the city include Chinatown, Wang Lang Market, Silom Soi 20 and the Victory Monument area.
Rooftop Restaurants and Bars
For some refined dining amidst spectacular views, check out the city’s rooftop restaurants and bars such as the SEEN Restaurant & Bar at Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel. From Wagyu burgers and grilled grouper to cocktails from around the world, such lofty venues provide delectable food and drinks overlooking the City of Angels.
Some Favourite Hotspots
If you’re looking to add some eateries in Bangkok to your foodie itinerary consider these favourites:
• Raan Jay Fai (a Michelin star street food eatery popular for crab curries and crab omelettes)
• Thip Samai (for pad Thai)
• Charoen Saeng Silom (for braised pork knuckle)
• Rot Dee Det (for beef noodle soup)
• Somtum Der (for som tam)
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
