Pim's Book of Bangkok
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Great noodles! Recommend the beef water noodles with "sen yai", which is thick noodles. Very suitable for affordable eating with local vibes, and is the perfect quick meal near our place!
Ai Ya Aroi
9 ซอย สุขุมวิท 23Great noodles! Recommend the beef water noodles with "sen yai", which is thick noodles. Very suitable for affordable eating with local vibes, and is the perfect quick meal near our place!
Casual dining, focuses on Western and Japanese food. Prices are not too expensive and their dishes are carefully made. Recommend the pesto pasta and teriyaki gratin, alongside kimchi fried rice and omurice. Also has good coffee and ice chocolate!
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Iwane Goes Nature
14 ซอย สุขุมวิท 23Casual dining, focuses on Western and Japanese food. Prices are not too expensive and their dishes are carefully made. Recommend the pesto pasta and teriyaki gratin, alongside kimchi fried rice and omurice. Also has good coffee and ice chocolate!
More upscale Thai dishes, but it's been here a long time so if you have the chance, check them out!
Savoey Terminal 21 Asok
Soi Sukhumvit 19More upscale Thai dishes, but it's been here a long time so if you have the chance, check them out!
Great porridge (ask for "joke moo" = pork porridge) and "sai kai" = with egg (for maximum tastiness 😂) they give large servings and is well made! Not too watery or salty like what you'll find an abundance of nowadays.
Joke Ruamjai
7/4 Soi Sukhumvit 23Great porridge (ask for "joke moo" = pork porridge) and "sai kai" = with egg (for maximum tastiness 😂) they give large servings and is well made! Not too watery or salty like what you'll find an abundance of nowadays.
The best pork noodles in town!! Traditional and street-vibes atmosphere. Recommended menu is the classic pork noodles or tom yum pork noodles (on the spicer side). Do ask for "waan noi" (less sweet), or "mai sai namtan" (no sugar) as they'll sometimes spill a tablespoon or three of sugar in your bowl.
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Rung Reung Pork Noodle
10/3 Soi Sukhumvit 26The best pork noodles in town!! Traditional and street-vibes atmosphere. Recommended menu is the classic pork noodles or tom yum pork noodles (on the spicer side). Do ask for "waan noi" (less sweet), or "mai sai namtan" (no sugar) as they'll sometimes spill a tablespoon or three of sugar in your bowl.
Upscale dining. Focuses on steak and a plethora of appetizers, with a great collection of wine. A lot of expats come here! Their Australian and US cuts are really good.
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El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse
4-7 Soi Sukhumvit 19Upscale dining. Focuses on steak and a plethora of appetizers, with a great collection of wine. A lot of expats come here! Their Australian and US cuts are really good.
A little mid-tier atmosphere, but still has really good steak and cuts. Also offers a buffet option with a variety of selections.
El Toro Steakhouse & Churrascaria
541 Sukhumvit RoadA little mid-tier atmosphere, but still has really good steak and cuts. Also offers a buffet option with a variety of selections.
Sushi? Rolls? Anything Japanese? This is the place. Specializes in creative rolls, the vibes is a little upscale, but definitely worth it for a one-time trial.
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Isao
Soi Sukhumvit 31Sushi? Rolls? Anything Japanese? This is the place. Specializes in creative rolls, the vibes is a little upscale, but definitely worth it for a one-time trial.
Need a little more throwback vibes? A little far from our place but here's where you can get it. A little steep on the wallet but the food is pretty good. Maybe good after a day out near Silom.
Benjarong - Baan Dusit Thani
2 Thanon Sala DaengNeed a little more throwback vibes? A little far from our place but here's where you can get it. A little steep on the wallet but the food is pretty good. Maybe good after a day out near Silom.
Most recent up-and-coming high end dining. Definitely worth the try. I haven't been to it personally but from my friends' reviews they say its great! An experience to have surely. Good variety of traditional food with a modern twist. Fancy Thai/eastern Thai food, the setting and presentation aims to take you back in time to like Ayutthaya-era Thailand.
R-HAAN
131 ซอย ทองหล่อ 9Most recent up-and-coming high end dining. Definitely worth the try. I haven't been to it personally but from my friends' reviews they say its great! An experience to have surely. Good variety of traditional food with a modern twist. Fancy Thai/eastern Thai food, the setting and presentation aims to take you back in time to like Ayutthaya-era Thailand.
Thai food, the most accurate 'authentic' taste (aka hasn't been modified to fit foreign tongue)
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Saneh Jaan-Sindhorn Building
130 Thanon WitthayuThai food, the most accurate 'authentic' taste (aka hasn't been modified to fit foreign tongue)
Super fancy place, rooftop setting (but indoors), offers European and fusion, a lot of glamor, it's like the pinnacle of fine dining here, should experience at least once haha
Chef's Table
1055 ถนน สีลมSuper fancy place, rooftop setting (but indoors), offers European and fusion, a lot of glamor, it's like the pinnacle of fine dining here, should experience at least once haha
Offers the best king prawn and crabs and everything river and Thai food.
BaanMama by hisopoodong (บ้านหม่าม้า)
24 ถนน สุขุมวิทOffers the best king prawn and crabs and everything river and Thai food.
Cafe right in front of our place - has the best coffee and chocolate drinks. Their sandwiches are really good too! Very good vibes to sit and people-watch, or do punch on that last bit of work. My go-to!
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Artis Coffee
20 Soi Sukhumvit 18Cafe right in front of our place - has the best coffee and chocolate drinks. Their sandwiches are really good too! Very good vibes to sit and people-watch, or do punch on that last bit of work. My go-to!
Great pastry and drinks and a super cute and well decorated cafe! A little expensive and not suited for long sitting durations, but great for a to-go, a rest in the shade, a quick snaps of photos within walking distance.
Unbirthday Cafe
14 Sukhumvit 31Great pastry and drinks and a super cute and well decorated cafe! A little expensive and not suited for long sitting durations, but great for a to-go, a rest in the shade, a quick snaps of photos within walking distance.
Best ramen in the area! The tori-paitan is very recommended. The price is average for ramen of this class in the city. Walkable distance, good to walk, eat, and walk back at night!
MENSHO TOKYO
Best ramen in the area! The tori-paitan is very recommended. The price is average for ramen of this class in the city. Walkable distance, good to walk, eat, and walk back at night!
Quick made-to-order Thai food, a lot of locals and office-workers come here! They had a price jack a few months ago, but still pretty affordable and very good and quick. The cafe out front also has good drinks (better quality than what you can find in most local-cafes) I recommend "pad see iew moo" (pork stir fry with noodles) and a cup of ice cocoa or watermelon smoothie!
Coffee Hut
9 Soi Sukhumvit 23Quick made-to-order Thai food, a lot of locals and office-workers come here! They had a price jack a few months ago, but still pretty affordable and very good and quick. The cafe out front also has good drinks (better quality than what you can find in most local-cafes) I recommend "pad see iew moo" (pork stir fry with noodles) and a cup of ice cocoa or watermelon smoothie!
Very good Ayutthaya-style boat noodles!! Very thick soup - beware! The broiled beef or pork is also really good. You can also choose your own noodles. Recommended menu: beef boat noodles with Japanese noodles/thick noodles, with extra broiled beef.
ไทยไทย Thai Thai Boat Noodles - Terminal 21 Asoke
Sukhumvit RoadVery good Ayutthaya-style boat noodles!! Very thick soup - beware! The broiled beef or pork is also really good. You can also choose your own noodles. Recommended menu: beef boat noodles with Japanese noodles/thick noodles, with extra broiled beef.
Very good traditional and local-tasting E-sarn food! I've been here since I was a little kid. Best menus are fried chicken (a must!!!), tom saep (sour and spicy pork-bone soup), larb moo (pork salad), somtam thai (thai papaya salad), kor moo yarng (grilled pork neck), yum moo yor (sour pork salad).
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Som Tam Nua
12-14 Thanon Rama 1Very good traditional and local-tasting E-sarn food! I've been here since I was a little kid. Best menus are fried chicken (a must!!!), tom saep (sour and spicy pork-bone soup), larb moo (pork salad), somtam thai (thai papaya salad), kor moo yarng (grilled pork neck), yum moo yor (sour pork salad).
Very good renovated restaurant! Traditional and fusion Thai food, with a sprinkle of Western food. Recommended menu is actually carbonara haha. Their lemon cheesecake is the best!!
White Flower Cafe by ครัวดอกไม้ขาว
350 Soi Chula 40Very good renovated restaurant! Traditional and fusion Thai food, with a sprinkle of Western food. Recommended menu is actually carbonara haha. Their lemon cheesecake is the best!!
Best shabu in town yeahh! A little pricey but definitely worth it for a night out with friends.
Mo-Mo-Paradise (Terminal 21)
Best shabu in town yeahh! A little pricey but definitely worth it for a night out with friends.
Very good KBBQ at a very good price!! Many side dishes available as well. Very good for a lunch or early dinner for a chill night. It's within walking distance to our place too!
Viking Korean BBQ Buffet
5 Sukhumvit RoadVery good KBBQ at a very good price!! Many side dishes available as well. Very good for a lunch or early dinner for a chill night. It's within walking distance to our place too!
Very good bingsu shop! One of the only ones standing now, after the bingsu boom wave went over the young population a few years ago. Recommend the chocolate bingsu!
Saranghae ซารางเฮ 사랑해 Tteokbokki Bingsu
Very good bingsu shop! One of the only ones standing now, after the bingsu boom wave went over the young population a few years ago. Recommend the chocolate bingsu!
Great matcha related everything! Cakes, ice cream, drinks, you got it. Nice interior too.
MTCH - Sukhumvit23
Great matcha related everything! Cakes, ice cream, drinks, you got it. Nice interior too.
Nice quiet coffee shop, good drinks, recommend the coffee + ice chocolate.
Tabebuya The Ultimate Coffee
Nice quiet coffee shop, good drinks, recommend the coffee + ice chocolate.
Veryyy good udon place! The noodles are super thick and chewy, and has great flavor. Simple dishes but really packs a punch, at reasonable prices.
Tsuru Udon Asoke / ซูรุอูด้ง อโศก
Veryyy good udon place! The noodles are super thick and chewy, and has great flavor. Simple dishes but really packs a punch, at reasonable prices.
Nice bar/restaurant overlooking Chao Phraya, at a good price! Recommended to book in advance, or walk in at 4pm (when they open).
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342 Bar
18 Prannok RoadNice bar/restaurant overlooking Chao Phraya, at a good price! Recommended to book in advance, or walk in at 4pm (when they open).
Chic restaurant/bar with views of Chao Phraya River - is a bit on the pricey side! Definitely worth it for an experience.
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sala rattanakosin Bangkok
39 Maha Rat RdChic restaurant/bar with views of Chao Phraya River - is a bit on the pricey side! Definitely worth it for an experience.
Night life night life night life. Food? Covered. Drinks? Covered. Weed? Covered.
Soi 11, Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Night life night life night life. Food? Covered. Drinks? Covered. Weed? Covered.
Chu
18/1 Soi Sukhumvit 31Great food and cafe!!
Great all day breakfast place, has everything you need. Excellent drinks and dessert as well. Highly recommended to have a meal here if you're waiting for check in!
Breakfast Story Asok
Great all day breakfast place, has everything you need. Excellent drinks and dessert as well. Highly recommended to have a meal here if you're waiting for check in!
Good burger joint, very well known in the area and amongst expats/foreigners. Juicy and thick!
Prime Burger Sukhumvit
Good burger joint, very well known in the area and amongst expats/foreigners. Juicy and thick!
Traditional Italian place, local homemade vibes, a bit lighter on the wallet. Perfect for quick dining.
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Bella Napoli
3 Soi Sukhumvit 31Traditional Italian place, local homemade vibes, a bit lighter on the wallet. Perfect for quick dining.
Nice little bar/restaurant/cafe (depends what time of the day you visit), good vibes to sit and chill or catch up with some friends.
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Hemingway's
23 Sukhumvit RdNice little bar/restaurant/cafe (depends what time of the day you visit), good vibes to sit and chill or catch up with some friends.
Chinatown :) Best to visit this place at evenings/night, when all the lights turn on and the food stalls come out! All the shops along the road are very good to eat, you can buy light snacks and make your way down, you'll be full by the end of it! Famous for their stuffed bread, noodles and chestnuts.
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Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center
661 Charoen Krung RdChinatown :) Best to visit this place at evenings/night, when all the lights turn on and the food stalls come out! All the shops along the road are very good to eat, you can buy light snacks and make your way down, you'll be full by the end of it! Famous for their stuffed bread, noodles and chestnuts.
Nice little back road with plenty of restaurants and affordable eating at late afternoon til midnight. It's near a university, so it's populated with students + affordable, chic, nice restaurants/street shops! Hungry after a night out but also broke? Here is the place to go!!
Soi Chulalongkorn 12, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Nice little back road with plenty of restaurants and affordable eating at late afternoon til midnight. It's near a university, so it's populated with students + affordable, chic, nice restaurants/street shops! Hungry after a night out but also broke? Here is the place to go!!
Great night market for unique and local food with lots of snacks and dessert. Great vibes.
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תערוכות ג'וד
Rama IX RoadGreat night market for unique and local food with lots of snacks and dessert. Great vibes.
Villa Market
4-7 Sukhumvit RdMarket with lots of international brands and ingredients.
Tops daily mini supermarket | Saraphi Soi 3
4 Charoen Rat RoadGrocery store with lots of items!!
Pad Kra Pao is a basil-based stir-fry dish. Try it but it could be quite strong.
Original Pad Kra Pao 1993
Pad Kra Pao is a basil-based stir-fry dish. Try it but it could be quite strong.
Bamee = egg noodles, the "dry" kind is really good. Order with a side of red pork or shredded pork.
Go Bamee Sarapee
Bamee = egg noodles, the "dry" kind is really good. Order with a side of red pork or shredded pork.
Bistro x Josh
Veryy nice bar/restaurant. Their signature drink is really good.
Definitely worth a try!! Thai youth classic meal :) Make sure you cook the meat thoroughly before eating!
ซิ้ม สุกี้ SIM SUKI
Definitely worth a try!! Thai youth classic meal :) Make sure you cook the meat thoroughly before eating!
Viet Hotpot
ปาก 2Hot pot, another classic meal type for locals.
Rachan Noodles
Good traditional shop, long-standing. Get their classic pork water noodles.
The kafe' by Mha art & craft
Quirky little cafe place!
Kaocafe - ข้าวคาเฟ่
Nice place for lunch :)
Sorry I'm Hungry Burger Café
Nice burger joint around the area, but it's quite Thai style.
Dear Cafe
Nice cafe with decent cakes.
Try!!! Grilled pork (and others) -- the most classic Friday/Saturday night out vibes amongst locals.
Charoen Nakhon 16 Shrimp Pond
2 Soi Charoen Nakhon 16Try!!! Grilled pork (and others) -- the most classic Friday/Saturday night out vibes amongst locals.
Shopping
Terminal 21 (BKK Original Bag)
88 Sukhumvit RdTravel the world in this mall hahaha
Nice mall with everything you need :) The Gourmet market and consequent foods on ground/basement covers everything, and Kinokuniya bookstore on 3rd floor is worth a visit.
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Em Quartier
695 Sukhumvit RdNice mall with everything you need :) The Gourmet market and consequent foods on ground/basement covers everything, and Kinokuniya bookstore on 3rd floor is worth a visit.
Sister malls with Emquartier, has less things but kids clothes, arts and crafts, sports-wear can be found here.
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Emporium
622 Sukhumvit RdSister malls with Emquartier, has less things but kids clothes, arts and crafts, sports-wear can be found here.
Hugeeee mall with everything you need and more. Head to the deck to get unparalleled views of the river, and also the the traditional old style Thai market in the basement. The Apple store is worth visiting too, alongside all the gold decorations on the ground floor.
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אייקונסיאם
299 Charoen Nakhon RdHugeeee mall with everything you need and more. Head to the deck to get unparalleled views of the river, and also the the traditional old style Thai market in the basement. The Apple store is worth visiting too, alongside all the gold decorations on the ground floor.
Good community mall just to walk around, but nothing quite much. The Villa market is good though - lots of international brands and ingredients.
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Sena Fest
542/1-2 Soi Charoen Nakhon 14/1Good community mall just to walk around, but nothing quite much. The Villa market is good though - lots of international brands and ingredients.
Sightseeing
נמל מפעל הג'אם
41/1-5 Charoen Nakhon RoadReally nice architecture, riverside view, with a restaurant.
BTS Saphan Taksin
Stop here to get on the Chao Phraya River boats for tours!
מחסן 30
48 Charoen Krung 30Art gallery, very nice and highly recommend!!
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Classic haha. Don't get scammed or ripped off by tuktuks!!
Neighbourhoods
Old town, market, lots of quirky shops and coffee shops/cafe. Nice to spend an afternoon/evening to wander around in.
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Talad Noi
22 Charoen Krung RdOld town, market, lots of quirky shops and coffee shops/cafe. Nice to spend an afternoon/evening to wander around in.