If you're after food toned down for the Western palate and Thai fusion foods, the best place to head in the Old City is definitely Khao San Road and the road's fringing it.
There's been an influx of faceless fast food outlets and coffee shops in recent years, but there's still many intriguing bites to be found. Japanese, Indian, Italian, Greek and the famed streetfood all appear. Many restaurants here give dishes a fusion twist. On Rambuttri Road find cheap but succulent grilled seafood in the evenings, and debatably the best fish in chips in town at 'Oh My Cod!'.
On nearby Chakraphong Road there's a gang of authentic street food carts. During the day walk even further and you'll meet Banglamphu Market's claustrophobic food section. Squeeze your way past the locals and wow at the strange-looking Thai curries, grilled meats, noodle dishes and desserts.
With lots of trees and a cool vibe, Phra Arthit Road (near the river and Khao San Road) has modestly priced hole-in-the-wall Thai restobars, cute cafes and easy on the ear acoustics. Thipsamai (313 Mahachai Road) is an esteemed 40-year-old pad thai restaurant. And, not too far away, authentic Chinese food, great seafood and delicacies like shark fin and bird's nest soup can be enjoyed at Chinatown.
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Learn more about where to eat: Sukhumvit, Chidlom - Ploenchit, Riverside, Silom, Siam, Ratchaprasong, Sathorn, Khao San Road, Chatuchak, Pratunam, Ratchadapisek |
