Eat Like A Local: The Best Of Bangkok's Street Food

Discover Bangkok's top-notch street food destinations with recommendations from Thai Ambassador Patrat Hongthong and the Tourism Authority of Thailand when you visit the city.
Bangkok Street Food

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Bangkok's street-food scene is buzzing. Just walk down any street and you will find small kiosks and carts offering a tempting assortment of food. At any point of the day, there is always something being stir fried, grilled or boiled in broth. It's the street food in Bangkok that will give you an enticing taste of Thailand's vibrant culinary culture.
Patrat Hongthong, Thailand's Ambassador to India says, "There are so many places for street food in Bangkok. My favourite [street food eatery] is in Ratchawat Market." She adds, "I love eating noodles with fish balls and rice with roasted duck. Also, Yaowarat (China Town) is very popular for street food."
Yaowarat
Yaowarat (Picture Credit: Ryosuke Nasu/ Unsplash)
And, if you find yourself in Bangkok, do go and explore the Tourism Authority of Thailand's suggestions. Don't miss the delectable street food spots in Yaowarat (China Town) highly recommended by the Thai Tourism Authority!
Guay Jub Ouan Pochana
For more than 50 years, this cart has been dishing out guay jub, a flavourful rolled rice noodles soup, drawing consistently long queues. The noodles boast a delightful tenderness and chewiness, complemented by an aromatic, peppery broth and succulent, crispy pork belly.
Address: Yaowarat Road, Chakkrawat, Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Khao Phad Pu Chang Phueak (Woeng Nakhon Kasem)
If you're hungry, there is nothing like a plate of khao pad or fried rice. Made with fragrant Thai jasmine rice, the kao pad pu is a speciality. Wondering what it is? It's fried rice with crab meat. You can get another version of meat of your choice, which is served with a dash of lime juice and nam pla prik kee nu (chillies in fish sauce).
Address: 140 Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Pa Tong Go Savoey
This trolley is a top spot for the beloved local snack, deep-fried Chinese dough known as patongo. It's famous for its crispy or grilled options, served with various toppings like pandan coconut sauce or condensed milk for a delightful twist.
Address: 489 Song Sawat Road, Yaowarat, Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu
Opened by Michelin-starred Chef Andy Yang, come here to enjoy authentic Pad Thai. They serve four kinds of Pad Thai. You could try Pad Thai Goong Kode Sod that has freshly caught shrimp or even their char grilled pork.
Address: 115/5 Dinso Road, Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Lim Lao Ngow
For more than 60 years across three generations, this stall has thrived. Don't miss their homemade fish balls, crafted from fresh fish without flour, served with Chinese-style noodles and fish wontons. Arrive early to snag those sought-after wontons before they're gone!
Address: In front of building no. 299-301, Song Sawat Road, Yaowarat
Fishball noodles at Lim Lao Ngow
Fish balls and noodles at Lim Lao Ngow. (Picture Credit: Streets of food/ Unsplash)
Nai Ek Roll Noodles
Nai Ek came from China in 1960, initially selling his rolled noodles from a humble cart. By 1989, he had established his own shop. The specialty? Crispy pork in a flavorful peppery broth served with rolled noodles. Don't miss their range of soothing herbal soups and deliciously stewed pork.
Address: 442 Soi Yaowarat 9, Bangkok
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