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Restaurants in Bangkok

Bangkok restaurant guides here focus on tried-and-tested places across malls, Chinatown, old town, and newer dining areas.

​Where to eat in Bangkok

Listings range from casual street food spots like Pornchai Rice Noodles, Thipsamai, and Nai Ek Roll Noodle to refined venues such as Emilia, Elements, and several Michelin-rated restaurants. The selection also covers Japanese, Italian, Isan, and modern Thai kitchens in areas like One Bangkok, Gaysorn, Langsuan, Silom, Bangrak, and Chinatown, giving readers concrete options rather than broad lists.

Khua Kling Pak Sod Restaurant in Bangkok Sukhumvit

Khua Kling Pak Sod

    Khua Kling Pak Sod Restaurant in Sukhumvit, Bangkok, is a local spot for southern Thai food. We’re always looking for places that deliver real regional flavours without overcomplicating things, and this family-run restaurant manages just that.

    Banjoo Korean BBQ in Bangkok Sukhumvit

    Banjoo Korean BBQ

      Located in Sukhumvit 20, Banjoo Korean BBQ is where we go for a treat in Bangkok and Banjoo stands out for its focus on premium meats, seafood, and those little side dishes we always enjoy.

      Pornchai Rice Noodles in Chinatown

      Pornchai Rice Noodles

        Right in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown, Pornchai Rice Noodles is one of those Bangkok street food spots that locals never stop going back to. No frills, no hype, just solid flavours that have stood the test of time. Known for their classic kuay teow lord, this place quietly does one thing really well, and nails it.

        Thipsamai in Bangkok Old Town

        Thipsamai

          Right in the heart of Bangkok’s old town, Thipsamai is one of those legendary pad Thai spots everyone talks about. The queue moves fast, takeaway is quick, and there’s an indoor A/C area if you want to sit and eat in comfort.

          Emilia Ristorante Italiano at Gaysorn Village, Bangkok

          Emilia Ristorante Italiano

            Emilia Ristorante Italiano, located on the first floor of Gaysorn Tower in Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong district, offers an excellent Italian dining inspired by the Emilia-Romagna region.

            Samosorn Thai Restaurant at One Bangkok

            Samosorn Thai Restaurant

              Samosorn Thai Restaurant, located on the second floor of The Storeys zone at One Bangkok, was a pleasant surprise. The elegant and modern design may be a bit intimidating the first time, but the restaurant welcomes guests with a warm and inviting atmosphere

              Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa at One Bangkok

              Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

                Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa at One Bangkok serves excellent grilled eel prepared by a skilled Japanese chef. As you walk in front of the restaurant, you can watch the cooking process through a large window before enjoying some tender unagi served over rice with condiments.

                Izakaya Hotei at One Bangkok

                Izakaya Hotei

                  Izakaya Hotei is one of the most playful and surprising Japanese restaurants we’ve seen in Bangkok. Located on the third floor of The Storeys zone inside One Bangkok, this venue stands out the moment you arrive

                  Baan Suriyasai in Bangkok

                  Baan Suriyasai

                    Silom has changed a lot over the years, but Baan Suriyasai somehow keeps its calm, tucked just off Surawong Road in a gorgeous heritage house you’d never guess was there.

                    100 Mahaseth Restaurant in Bangrak, Bangkok

                    Great Restaurants in Bangrak and Silom

                      Bangrak is packed with great places to eat, and we had a lot of fun trying a mix of local and more refined restaurants. Some Restaurants in Bangrak were famous spots we’ve known for years, while others were new discoveries hidden in small sois

                      Baan Somtum Sathorn in Bangrak, Bangkok

                      Baan Somtum Sathorn

                        Baan Somtum is one of those places we keep going back to whenever we’re in Bangkok. It’s casual, affordable, and genuinely good — especially if you love Isan food or just want to explore beyond the usual green curry and pad Thai.

                        100 Mahaseth Restaurant in Bangrak, Bangkok

                        100 Mahaseth

                          100 Mahaseth has become one of my go-to restaurants in Bangkok, especially when I’m wandering around the Charoen Krung area. We’ve been several times, and the food has always been great.

                          KaiThong Royal Thai Cuisine at One Bangkok

                          LukKaiThong Royal Thai Cuisine

                            LukKaiThong Royal Thai Cuisine at One Bangkok offers a refined Thai dining experience in a stylish setting. The restaurant features a beautifully designed interior with golden arches and a quiet atmosphere.

                            Krua Porn La Mai in Bangkok Chinatown

                            Krua Porn La Mai

                              Right in the middle of Bangkok’s Chinatown, Krua Porn La Mai is one of those places everyone seems to know – and yeah, it’s popular for a reason

                              Hagow Yaowarat in Bangkok Chinatown

                              Hagow Yaowarat

                                Hagow Yaowarat is a well-known restaurant right in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown. The bright red LED lights and the exterior which is unique to its neighbor makes it stands out along the Yaowarat road

                                JTAP Restaurant at Velaa in Ploenchit, Bangkok

                                JTAP Restaurant

                                  Discover JTAP, Chef Tap Supasit’s new Thai restaurant at Velaa Langsuan, serving premium grilled meats and spicy salads in a refined minimalist space

                                  Nai Ek Roll Noodle in Bangkok Chinatown

                                  Nai Ek Roll Noodle

                                    Nai Ek Roll Noodle (ร้านนายเอก ก๋วยจั๊บน้ำใส) is a small but very popular restaurant on Yaowarat Road, in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown

                                    Maison Roru at Velaa Sindhorn Village

                                    Maison Roru

                                      Maison Roru is a brand new hand roll and sake bar tucked inside Velaa Sindhorn Village on Langsuan Road, just a short walk from Ploenchit. It’s the latest project by Chef Masato Shimizu and Khun Pla from the Iberry Group.