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Best Restaurants in Bangkok To Taste Authentic Thai Cuisine

In a city where there are literally thousands of Thai restaurants, it can be a difficult task trying to find the best ones to go to as many are hit or miss. Not to worry as these restaurants are recognized as some of the best in Bangkok by locals and travelers alike!

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Thip Samai Pad Thai (Samran Rat Branch)

Pad Thai is the national dish of Thailand and Thip Samai Pad Thai sells their signature one, which is wrapped like an omelet. Try it with a glass of fresh orange juice, and we guarantee you'll be going back for more.

Lek Seafood Silom

A popular dinner destination among locals, Lek Seafood Silom sells extremely affordable fresh seafood that's absolutely delicious! Head here to fill your stomach for dinner.

Cabbages & Condoms (C&C) Restaurant

Cabbages and condoms? Who would have imagined those two words in the same sentence? Along with delicious food, decorations made of condoms adorn the restaurant, which makes for an interesting dining experience. You also receive some free condoms after your meal so you can stay safe.

Sabai Jai Gai Yang

Open since 2000, Sabai Jai Gai Yang is a laid-back, long-standing neighborhood Thai restaurant known for its North Eastern Thai food. The menu features a broad range of Thai cuisine, including some Southern Thai dishes too.

Taling Pling

Offering an attractive dining atmosphere with bright pink signs and a hot pink tuk-tuk greeting you at the entrance, Taling Pling sells many local dishes such as Pad Thai, Som Tham and more - all at very affordable prices!

Tummy Yummy

Yummy food to fill up your tummy! Tummy Yummy is a quaint little cottage-style eatery that has a wide variety of classic Thai food. Make sure you try the Home-style Duck Red Curry, fiery Tom Yum Soup and special Tummy Yummy Rolls!

Somtum Der

Somtum Der brings you authentic Northern Isan food in a simple setting. Som Tum is a spicy and sour grated green papaya salad mixed with many ingredients such as eggs, chicken, crab, and more. No fusion here - you'll find many creations with high quality ingredients that are completely authentic.

Jay Fai Restaurant

Specializing in seafood and noodle dishes, Jay Fai's prices are a little steep, but their food has given them the title of being one of the best restaurants in Bangkok by many.

Kuang Heng Kaiton Pratunam

Known for serving the best chicken rice since 1932, Kuang Heng Kaiton Pratunam is a legendary shop in Phetchaburi Road. You'll love the cooked chicken that's cut into strips and served on top of steaming rice, complete with chili dipping sauce.

The Local

Renovated from a hundred-year-old traditional Thai wooden house, dine under the stars at The Local where they say you can 'experience authentic Thai taste in every spoonful.' The dishes are cooked according to a secret family recipe spanning generations.

Doong Deng Dai

Serving traditional beef and pork boat noodles that are reminiscent of the ancient times when Bangkok had canals, Doong Deng Dai has a nice and homey atmosphere that's especially popular with families.

Ban Khun Mae

Famous for its authentic tastes, ambiance, and warm Thai hospitality, Ban Khun Mae is the place to go if you're trying famous Thai dishes for the first time. The dishes suit stereotypical Western tastes as nothing is overpowering with spice.

Polo Fried Chicken

Even CNN Travel approves of this place, saying the chicken is "better than KFC." As the name says, Polo Friend Chicken is well-known especially among locals for its delicious fried chicken served with a special chili & sweet sauce.

Prachak

Prachak is a long-standing duck restaurant in Bangkok, especially famous for its Chinese-style roasted duck. The century-old venue is always packed with customers and ingredients often run out way before closing time.

Wattana Panich

If you want to have beef noodles, head here. With a humongous drop of boiling meat near the entrance, Wattana Panich is hard to miss and serves noodles of 3 different thicknesses as well as goat stew.

Patara

If you want to dine in style, head over to Patara to enjoy authentic Thai cuisine in a glass paneled wall and tropical garden setting. There's everything from fish to meat to curry to soup to dessert!

Pantaree

If you're strapped for cash but still want a hearty meal during any time of the day, Pantaree is the place to go. They've got all the traditional Thai dishes like Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Tom Yum Kung so dig in!

Thon Krueng

From starting out with less than 20 tables in 1981, Thon Krueng has been expanding rapidly thanks to its popularity. The restaurant is popular among foreign visitors and the specialties include spicy steamed minced fish cakes, boiled vegetables, and boiled chicken with spicy sauce!

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Inter is simple and to the point - no lavish decorations, overly polite staff, or special services. Just cheap and tasty local food. Flooded mainly with locals, the food is authentic, tasty, and affordable. What more could you want?

Smooth Curry

Smooth Curry serves traditional Thai dishes from the country's four regions, providing an exceptional culinary experience. The Beef Cheek Massamn Curry is the chef's signature menu that you must try.

Be My Guest Pub and Restaurant

With both an indoor and outside section, this gorgeous riverside pub and restaurant serves classic Thai treats and a variety of seafood options that are all decently priced and generous in portion sizes.

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