Thonburi

Eat and meet

Thonburi

Dao Tai

Highly recommended.

508/26 Th Phran Nok, Thonburi
T: (02) 412 2385

Dao Tai specializes in southern Thai, which can mean a blistering tongue and sweat dripping from every surface. But here the dishes seem to be perfectly balanced — hot, yes, but also fragrant with fresh herbs and smoothed out with just the right amount of fat or sweetness. This is a curry shop, ... read more
Rom Ngao Indo-Chin Restaurant

Fantastic northern Vietnamese

Charoen Nakhon Road (between soi 20 and soi 24), Thonburi, Bangkok
T: (024) 385 921, (086) 514 0908

Situated on non-touristy Charoen Nakhon Road but within walking distance from Krung Thonburi BTS, this no frills open-fronted restaurant claims to be the only place in Bangkok focusing on northern Vietnamese cuisine, and they do a great job of it too. Rom ngao is a Thai term that means "in the ... read more
Ree Ree Khaosan Restaurant

Great Thai food near Wat Arun

Wang Doerm Road, Thonburi, Bangkok
T: (084) 933 7222

This small, bright and accessible air-con restaurant a short walk from Wat Arun is the perfect place to rejuvenate after a morning of sightseeing. It's named after a popular Thai children's game and has nothing to do with the notorious backpacker district across the river. An extensive menu can ... read more
Be My Guest Bar

Don't miss the chicken wings

217 Charoennakron Plaza, Charoennakron Rd
T: (02) 437 2653

This is another laid-back riverside joint with some great views and a nice vibe. The kitchen turns out some excellent chicken wings (pik gai tawt) and fried air-dried pork (muu deet bing) with most plates costing around 100 baht. There are often specials on drinks, including towers of beers and ... read more
Zoom 4 Zoom 5

Laid back spot for a drink

Soi Wang Lang, Wang Lang Market, Siriraj
T: (02) 226 1745

This small pub on the second floor is a laid back place to have a drink and some excellent gap gleam — food served while drinking. It's actually a self-service place, with drinks and food ordered at a window, and the prices reflect it. Large bottles of beer are only 65 baht, and plates of food ... read more
Baan Luk Chup

Almost too pretty to eat

Arun Ammarin Rd (near Soi 39), Thonburi, Bangkok
T: (02) 434 3834; (02) 433 8841; (02) 424 8606

Pleasing to both the tongue and eye, luk chup are brightly coloured bite-size sweets that often resemble mini-fruits. The folks at Baan Luk Chup run a small luk chup factory where the sweets are handcrafted and then sold at an inviting air-con cafe around the corner. Luk chup are a distinctly ... read more
Khlong San Pier Market

Local munchings

Khlong San Pier, Thonburi

Continuing straight from Khlong San Pier is Khlong Plaza, a warren of stands selling trendy clothes, jeans, accessories, shoes, and everything you might need to look like a hipster. Prices are good, and you're bound to find some excellent (fake) products made by famous designers. Along the back ... read more
Streetfood: Wang Lang Market

Great snacking spot

Phran Nok Rd, near Wang Lang Pier, Thonburi

Located at a busy cross-river and express boat ferry pier, and right next to a large hospital complex, the Wang Lang Market is a great opportunity to snack your way to satiety. Getting here is easy as both cross-river ferries and the Chao Phraya Express boats stop here. Come off the pier and ... read more