Bangkok’s breathtaking sky bars
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
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The best way to see Bangkok from above, ranging from cosy riverside rooftops strung with fairy lights to ritzy rooftop hotel bars.
Min age 18
Best for ages 18+
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Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
|As the epicentre of one of the world’s most beloved cuisines, Bangkok is an excellent grazing ground for Thai food from every corner of the country. There’s creamy massaman curry and tom kha kai (chicken coconut soup), of course, which you can find everywhere from dingy street food carts to Michelin-rated restaurants.
But Bangkok is also an excellent place to hunt down hyper-local dishes you won’t find on the menu of your hometown Thai joint.
Seek out southern Thai cuisine for its ferociously fiery curries and ample use of fresh seafood. Opt for eastern fare, where shrimp paste and regional herbs create umami-rich and earthy flavours. Or follow your nose to kitchens dishing up northern Thai classics such as khao soi curry soup and nam prik chilli dips.
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
|The best way to see Bangkok from above, ranging from cosy riverside rooftops strung with fairy lights to ritzy rooftop hotel bars.
Min age 18
Best for ages 18+
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
At his living room-turned-home-restaurant in the On Nut suburb, self-taught Thai-American chef Dylan Eitharong simultaneously plays host, chef and waiter. Expect excellent Thai classics such as massaman curry and grilled duck salad and a convivial bring-your-own-booze policy.
Adult price: £20
Best for ages 18+
Bangkok, Thailand
The lawyer duo behind artisanal chocolate brand Kad Kokoa is on a delicious mission to revive Thailand’s cacao industry. At their cafe-slash-workshop in Sathorn, you can taste their award-winning chocolate from Chiang Mai to Chumphon in indulgent desserts, drinks or bars to take home.
Adult price: £5
Best for ages 4+
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
Tucked away in an unassuming street snaking off Ratanakosin, the little-visited Nang Loeng Market feels frozen in time. It’s a street food hotspot, especially in the early mornings – don’t miss the crispy roasted pork at Jib Ki and the traditional Thai desserts at Nanta.
Best for ages 13+
Bangkok, Thailand
Skip your hotel buffet for this old-school breakfast joint in the Old Town, where grey-haired Thai-Chinese ladies dish up runny eggs and kaya (coconut custard) toast in a restaurant that hasn’t changed a bit since its opening in 1933.
Adult price: £9
Best for ages 13+
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
Book ahead at this hot-ticket restaurant; its 5-course menu is an exquisite introduction to the traditional flavors and techniques of southern Thai cuisine. Chefs Supaksorn Jongsiri and Yodkwan U-Pumpruk, both raised in the South, source 99.9% of the ingredients from southern Thailand, so you know you’re getting the real deal.
Adult price: £78
Best for ages 18+
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
As one of the first bars to open in the über-hip nightlife enclave of Chinatown’s Soi Nana, TEP bar proves that ya dong, a Thai moonshine, is so much more than a throat-scorching liquid. Order a flight of house-brewed shots infused with Himalayan cherry or black ginger, or opt for a less potent ya dong mojito.
Min age 18
Best for ages 18+
From street eats to white tablecloth affairs, Bangkok offers memorable dining experiences for every budget. Mall foodcourts and air-conditioned canteens around the business districts are excellent spots for a quick and affordable lunch, while restaurant hubs such as Thonglor and Silom deliver high-end Thai and international cuisines in every flavour.
The days of street-food carts lining every sidewalk are sadly over, but many still pop up at street-food hubs around Victory Monument, Sam Yan and Talad Phlu during breakfast, lunch and dinner. And while sampling street eats on your own is easy, a knowledgeable guide will point you to tucked-away kitchens and obscure snack stops you would’ve likely missed by yourself.
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