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The vibrant and energetic capital of Thailand, Bangkok, is a street food lover’s Paradise. The city is as filled with clubs and shopping centres as with local street food destinations. The busy streets are brightened with a limitless array of small and big stalls selling Thai delicacies. These best street foods in Bangkok showcase the taste and flavours of the rich culinary heritage of Thailand. Street food items are not about fast and quick food; it’s about the authentic taste and experience a place has to offer. This blog will take you through some amazing places you can visit to try these delicacies.
9 Places For Best Street Food In Bangkok
From exotic pork to local seafood, here is a list of some of the best street foods in Bangkok with authentic taste.
1. Guay Jub Mr. Joe
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A top pick among locals of Bangkok, Guay Jub Mr. Joe of Bang Kho Laem is always busy with a flock of crowds. This place makes the crispiest pork with the crunchiest cracking skin yet soft and juicy meat. The name, Guay Jub, refers to a Chinese dish that can be roughly translated as rolled rice noodle soup, a specialty of this place. The heavenly peppery rice noodle soup with the crispiest pork belly on the side and an option to add offal is a must-try while visiting this restaurant in Bangkok. The restaurant accepts cash only as a mode of payment. It remains open Monday through Sunday from 7 AM – 4 PM.
Price/Person: 80 THB
Address: 313/7 Chan Road, What Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok, 10120
2. Somsak Pu Ob
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The restaurant is famous for its glass noodles served with steamed seafood, which makes for a lip-smacking meal. The chef of the restaurant keeps a close eye on each dish that goes out of the kitchen to ensure his father’s legacy remains intact. The seafood is sourced fresh and of the best quality from Sakhon province, and the noodles are brought in from West Thailand. The fresh and quality ingredients are cooked in a way that retains and elevates the natural flavours without overpowering spices. The crab is steamed and served with the shell cracked for easy extraction of the sweet crab meat.
Price/Person: 290-310 THB
Address: Charoen Rat Road Soi 1, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok, 10600
3. Mae Varee Mango Sticky Rice
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Mar Varee is a small yet popular fruit shop that serves the best local mangoes – Nam Dok Mai, sourced from local producers. The shop is swarmed with crowds for these delicious mangoes sold whole or sliced. Mae Varee also sources fresh coconut milk and rice to make its famous Mango Sticky Rice. This is a traditional dessert in Southeast Asia, and you must try it once. Both locals and tourists immensely love the mango-sticky rice of Mae Varee. Its location is very convenient, right next to the Thonglor station. They also deliver through online delivery apps in Bangkok. They also serve handmade mango and coconut ice cream and jelly.
Price/Person: 150 THB
Address: 1 Thong Lo Road, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, 10110
4. Nhong Rim Klong
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This local shophouse serves the most delicious and generous amount of seafood. This small restaurant is a public favourite in the mid-Sukhumvit area. The kitchen cooks with the beats of Thai techno to keep up with the flooding orders. The crab omelette is a top pick here; however, the scrambled eggs with chunky crab and boiled cabbages are going to leave you craving more. They also serve wok fried garlic prawns with huge and fresh prawns, which is another recipe to taste without fail. The place serves local fish and squid curries, soups, and fried rice, offering the best local flavours.
Price/Person: 600 THB
Address: 51 Soi Ekkamai 23, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, 10110
5. Phed Mark
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A restaurant dedicated to one of the most favourite Thai dishes, Pad Kra Pao, is Phed Mark in Khlong Toei. The restaurant is founded by an Iron Chef, two food bloggers, a designer, and their love for the dish. Pad Kra Pao is made with minced or small chunks of meat cooked with a whole lot of Thai spices and served with a fried egg. This dish is made with a variety of meat such as wagyu beef, beef, pork, squids, and sour sausages, and it even has a vegetarian option, which is accompanied by a fried duck egg. The restaurant serves 5 stages of heat, from non-spicy to extremely spicy.
Price/Person: 119 – 269 THB.
Address: 928 Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Zip code: 10110
6. Rung Rueang Pork Noodle
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Rung Rueang Pork Noodles shop serves what the name claims: delicious Thai Pork Noodles. This place is swarming with crowds throughout the day, putting a stamp on the amazing taste and quality of the food that they serve. Thai pork noodles are served as they are or in a base of spicy Tom Yum or Clear soup with a serving of fish balls, liver, and minced pork. But while you are tasting the spicy Thai pork noodles, do not forget to order the plum juice or iced longan to cool down your taste buds. The restaurant has a very efficient and quick operation, managing through the x crowd in a diligent three-step process. This place is very close to the Phrom Phong Skytrain Station, which makes it easy to spot.
Price: 50 THB
Address: 10/3 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
7. Jek Pui Curry
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This place is situated on the backstreets of Chinatown, which has quickly turned into a legendary food stall due to its amazing food and quick service. Locals call this place the Musical Chairs Curry for its quick customer turnover. The restaurant is so crowded that you will need to eat without overstaying. The place is a favourite among all age groups of local people for its amazing taste, generous serving portion, and economical price list. Choose amongst red, yellow, green, or Panang curry with proteins. The locals often add boiled eggs to the dish, elevating its taste. Due to a shortage of seating space, most people queue up to take away.
Price: 40 THB
Address: 25 Mangkon Road, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok, Zip code: 10100
8. Soei
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This place is as busy as it gets and serves some of the most intensely flavoured Thai foods. With eight works cooking and serving a room full of people, this place is a hot favourite among locals and tourists. Prawn Ceviche soaked in lime, chilli, garlic, and wasabi is an unmissable dish that gives your taste a jolt of flavour. You will also find the lightest, crispiest, and most delicious mackerel cheeks deep-fried to perfection. The adventurous eaters who are up for the taste of new dishes should order the minced frog dish. Soei has a clean interior with a retro-inspired setting. The locals are seen enjoying their drinks along with all the delicious servings by the afternoon.
Price: 200 THB
Address: 35 Soi Phibun Watthana 6, Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Zip code: 10400
9. Som Tam Jay So
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Som Tam Jay So is in the backstreet garage, exuding roadside diner vibes in the Northeastern part of Thailand. The searing stoves have fire masters at work throughout the day, and the chicken and pork necks are furiously grilled. The iron chef effortlessly sports vibrant red eyeglasses in the kitchen while keeping the service on with the supply of the Thai favourite crunchy green papaya salad. Lunchtime is the most crowded, with workers crowding the restaurant for authentic Isaan food that is delicious and economical. They also serve fermented and spicy larb-based salads to please the funky taste buds of the visitors.
Price: 50-100 THB
Address: Soi Phiphat 2, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Zip code: 10500
If you want to know a place by heart, street food and local flavours are a must to explore. The best street food in Bangkok is not just about the food you taste; each dish tells a story of Thailand’s history and heritage. Plan your next trip to Bangkok with TripXL and add the best street food destinations to your itinerary to make your food journey memorable.
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