Som Tam never tastes as good as it does from a food stall, perhaps because the refreshing papaya salad is freshly muddled in a heavy, chili lined mortar.\u00a0 Served with peanuts, tomatoes and crunchy green beans; it\u2019s the perfect balance of sour, sweet, fresh and spicy. Have it with or without dried shrimp, soft shell crab or salted hard boiled eggs. Be careful not to overdo it on the chili – even the mildest version of this dish packs a punch!<\/p>\n
Find it at: Silom 9, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 40 baht (~1.25 USD)<\/p>\n
![\"Som](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bangok-street-food-Som-Tam-@Gnomet.jpg\")
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\ud83d\udcf7: @Gnomet<\/p>\n
2. Fish Mousse Parcels<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis delicious, red curry spiced, fish mousse is steamed in a banana leaf and topped with thick coconut cream and chili. It has a strong, unusual flavour. Find it at Bangkok\u2019s Green Lung in the east of the city, a great place for unusual food, and much better than the touristy floating markets further out of town. Grab some Fak-Khao too, a spiky orange fruit that doesn\u2019t often make it to other stalls in the city.<\/p>\n
Find them at: Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market, Amphoe Phra Pradaeng, Chang Wat Samut Prakan 10130<\/p>\n
Price: 20 baht (~0.62 USD)<\/p>\n
![\"Fish](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bangkok-street-food-Fak-Hhao.jpg\")
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3. Khao Soi (Chicken Noodle Soup)<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis classic dish from Chiang Mai is tricky to find in Bangkok, but once you\u2019ve tasted the rich curry broth and the deep fried crispy noodles you\u2019ll be desperately searching every Thai menu for it. There’s a street food stall in Ari that opens at 7am so it\u2019s best to get there for an early lunch or you might miss out. It\u2019s the best we\u2019ve tried in the city though: chicken that falls off the bone and a good mix of sides – the pickles are a must.<\/p>\n
Find it at: Hann Khao Soi Lover, Phahonyothin Rd, Ari, 10400<\/p>\n
Price: 50 baht (~1.56 USD)<\/p>\n
![\"Khao](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bangkok-street-food-Khao-Soi-@avlxyz.jpg\")
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\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@avlxyz<\/p>\n
4. Duck- two ways<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re lucky, the friendly octogenarian owners will be on site when you visit this small stall near Saphan Taksin BTS. There are two dishes worth trying, the simple but delicious Thai Chinese roasted duck with rice and egg, or if you are feeling more adventurous, get a side of the duck feet wrapped in intestines – an intense burst of flavour that makes it worth getting over your fear of eating the more…unusual…parts.<\/p>\n
Find them at: 211 Charoen Wiang Road, Bang Ra, 10500<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 40 baht (~1.25 USD)<\/p>\n
![\"Duck-](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bangkok-street-food-Duck-and-rice-@jasonlam.jpg\")
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\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@jasonlam<\/p>\n
5. Deep fried Catfish<\/strong><\/h2>\nProving the theory that most things taste better deep fried, this catfish dish is super light and full of flavour, and combines the crunchiness of spiced batter with delicate flaked fish. It\u2019s a popular dish from the Isaan region of Thailand. Head down the back alleys near the river to find this speciality. After lunch take the boat (4 baht) back across the Chao Phraya River to explore the old European neighbourhood and its crumbling buildings.<\/p>\n
Find it at: Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, 10600<\/p>\n
Price: 80 baht (~2.49 USD)<\/p>\n
![\"Deep](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bangkok-street-food-Deep-frid-catfish-@fleur_rm.jpg\")
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\ud83d\udcf7: @fleur_rm<\/p>\n
6. Khao Man Gai (Chicken with Rice)<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis Chinese inspired dish is oh-so-simple, but when it\u2019s done well, there\u2019s nothing quite like it. The rice is cooked in chicken broth and is served with crunchy cucumber as a side. The green chili sauce that is served with it adds an awesome kick. A stall on Khao San Road sources its chickens from the family run farm just out of town, and will serve you the ideal pre and\/or post party dish. The owner is there from 11pm until she sells out, usually around 3am.<\/p>\n
Find it at: Just across from Wat Bowonniwet Wihan near Sip Sam Hang Road, Phra Sumen, 10200<\/p>\n
Price: 40 baht\u00a0(~1.25 USD)<\/p>\n
![\"Khao](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bangkok-street-food-Chicken-and-rice-@jetalone-656x875.jpg\")
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\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@jetalone<\/p>\n
7. Kuay Teow Reua (<\/em>Boat Noodles)<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere\u2019s an alley just off Victory Monument where locals order dozens of bowls of boat noodles at a time. There\u2019s a variety of dishes you can order: rice or egg noodles with pork, beef or fish balls, and then spiced with the condiments on your table. Portions are small and prices are low, hence the enthusiastic ordering. If you want a challenge, try eating 20 bowls – winners get a free bottle of cola!<\/p>\n
Find them at: 1\/7 Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet Phaya Thai, 10400<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 12 baht (~0.37 USD)<\/p>\n
![\"Kuay](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bangkok-street-food-Boat-Noodles-@jonolist.jpg\")
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\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@jonolist<\/p>\n
8. Khanom Wan Thai (Thai Sweets)<\/strong><\/h2>\nMany Thai sweets use coconut or banana as a base and are a lot less sweet than Western candy, but they are so beautiful that it\u2019s hard to resist trying them all. Favourites include Khanom Thom which have a nutty centre and are covered in shredded coconut. Head to Chinatown to find both Khanom Thom and another favourite, Luk Chup; made from sweetened mung beans that taste nothing like the miniature pieces of fruits they resemble.<\/p>\n
Find them: Yaowarat Rd, 10100<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 30 baht (~0.93 USD)<\/p>\n
![\"Khanom](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bangkok-street-food-Lul-Chup-@Auttachod.jpg\")
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\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@Auttachod<\/p>\n
9. I-dtim Ma Phrao (Coconut Ice cream)<\/strong><\/h2>\nDoes ice cream taste better when eaten out of a coconut shell? The answer is yes, yes it does. When Bangkok gets too hot, this is the best roadside snack to cool you down. It can be found across the city, but a favourite stall has to be the one on the corner of Khao San Road, where the portions are generous and the ice cream makers friendly.<\/p>\n
Find it at: The corner of Khao San Rd and Chakrabongse Rd, 10200<\/p>\n
Price: 35 baht (~1.09 USD)<\/p>\n
![\"I-dtim](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bangkok-street-food-Coconut-Ice-Cream-@veganheathen.jpg\")
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\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@veganheathen<\/p>\n
10. Khao Niew Mamuang (Mango and Sticky Rice) <\/strong><\/h2>\nSukhumvit Soi 38 used to be the best place in the city to get all kinds of street food, but sadly, recent regulations have seen a lot of stall holders disappear. It\u2019s still worth\u00a0 a visit for the food court, and most importantly, the best portion of Mango and coconut sticky rice in the city. Sit on the street and feel smug that you\u2019re enjoying a better version of the dish at half the price of those on the opposite soi, where a well-known, expensive mango shop is located.<\/p>\n
Find it at: left hand side of Sukhumvit Soi 38, Bang Chak, 10260<\/p>\n
Price: 60 baht (~1.87 USD)<\/p>\n
![\"Khao](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bangkok-street-food-Mango-and-rice-@mastermaq.jpg\")
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\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@mastermaq<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nThis classic dish from Chiang Mai is tricky to find in Bangkok, but once you\u2019ve tasted the rich curry broth and the deep fried crispy noodles you\u2019ll be desperately searching every Thai menu for it. There’s a street food stall in Ari that opens at 7am so it\u2019s best to get there for an early lunch or you might miss out. It\u2019s the best we\u2019ve tried in the city though: chicken that falls off the bone and a good mix of sides – the pickles are a must.<\/p>\n
Find it at: Hann Khao Soi Lover, Phahonyothin Rd, Ari, 10400<\/p>\n
Price: 50 baht (~1.56 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@avlxyz<\/p>\n
4. Duck- two ways<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re lucky, the friendly octogenarian owners will be on site when you visit this small stall near Saphan Taksin BTS. There are two dishes worth trying, the simple but delicious Thai Chinese roasted duck with rice and egg, or if you are feeling more adventurous, get a side of the duck feet wrapped in intestines – an intense burst of flavour that makes it worth getting over your fear of eating the more…unusual…parts.<\/p>\n
Find them at: 211 Charoen Wiang Road, Bang Ra, 10500<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 40 baht (~1.25 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@jasonlam<\/p>\n
5. Deep fried Catfish<\/strong><\/h2>\nProving the theory that most things taste better deep fried, this catfish dish is super light and full of flavour, and combines the crunchiness of spiced batter with delicate flaked fish. It\u2019s a popular dish from the Isaan region of Thailand. Head down the back alleys near the river to find this speciality. After lunch take the boat (4 baht) back across the Chao Phraya River to explore the old European neighbourhood and its crumbling buildings.<\/p>\n
Find it at: Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, 10600<\/p>\n
Price: 80 baht (~2.49 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7: @fleur_rm<\/p>\n
6. Khao Man Gai (Chicken with Rice)<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis Chinese inspired dish is oh-so-simple, but when it\u2019s done well, there\u2019s nothing quite like it. The rice is cooked in chicken broth and is served with crunchy cucumber as a side. The green chili sauce that is served with it adds an awesome kick. A stall on Khao San Road sources its chickens from the family run farm just out of town, and will serve you the ideal pre and\/or post party dish. The owner is there from 11pm until she sells out, usually around 3am.<\/p>\n
Find it at: Just across from Wat Bowonniwet Wihan near Sip Sam Hang Road, Phra Sumen, 10200<\/p>\n
Price: 40 baht\u00a0(~1.25 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@jetalone<\/p>\n
7. Kuay Teow Reua (<\/em>Boat Noodles)<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere\u2019s an alley just off Victory Monument where locals order dozens of bowls of boat noodles at a time. There\u2019s a variety of dishes you can order: rice or egg noodles with pork, beef or fish balls, and then spiced with the condiments on your table. Portions are small and prices are low, hence the enthusiastic ordering. If you want a challenge, try eating 20 bowls – winners get a free bottle of cola!<\/p>\n
Find them at: 1\/7 Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet Phaya Thai, 10400<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 12 baht (~0.37 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@jonolist<\/p>\n
8. Khanom Wan Thai (Thai Sweets)<\/strong><\/h2>\nMany Thai sweets use coconut or banana as a base and are a lot less sweet than Western candy, but they are so beautiful that it\u2019s hard to resist trying them all. Favourites include Khanom Thom which have a nutty centre and are covered in shredded coconut. Head to Chinatown to find both Khanom Thom and another favourite, Luk Chup; made from sweetened mung beans that taste nothing like the miniature pieces of fruits they resemble.<\/p>\n
Find them: Yaowarat Rd, 10100<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 30 baht (~0.93 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@Auttachod<\/p>\n
9. I-dtim Ma Phrao (Coconut Ice cream)<\/strong><\/h2>\nDoes ice cream taste better when eaten out of a coconut shell? The answer is yes, yes it does. When Bangkok gets too hot, this is the best roadside snack to cool you down. It can be found across the city, but a favourite stall has to be the one on the corner of Khao San Road, where the portions are generous and the ice cream makers friendly.<\/p>\n
Find it at: The corner of Khao San Rd and Chakrabongse Rd, 10200<\/p>\n
Price: 35 baht (~1.09 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@veganheathen<\/p>\n
10. Khao Niew Mamuang (Mango and Sticky Rice) <\/strong><\/h2>\nSukhumvit Soi 38 used to be the best place in the city to get all kinds of street food, but sadly, recent regulations have seen a lot of stall holders disappear. It\u2019s still worth\u00a0 a visit for the food court, and most importantly, the best portion of Mango and coconut sticky rice in the city. Sit on the street and feel smug that you\u2019re enjoying a better version of the dish at half the price of those on the opposite soi, where a well-known, expensive mango shop is located.<\/p>\n
Find it at: left hand side of Sukhumvit Soi 38, Bang Chak, 10260<\/p>\n
Price: 60 baht (~1.87 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@mastermaq<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nProving the theory that most things taste better deep fried, this catfish dish is super light and full of flavour, and combines the crunchiness of spiced batter with delicate flaked fish. It\u2019s a popular dish from the Isaan region of Thailand. Head down the back alleys near the river to find this speciality. After lunch take the boat (4 baht) back across the Chao Phraya River to explore the old European neighbourhood and its crumbling buildings.<\/p>\n
Find it at: Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, 10600<\/p>\n
Price: 80 baht (~2.49 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7: @fleur_rm<\/p>\n
6. Khao Man Gai (Chicken with Rice)<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis Chinese inspired dish is oh-so-simple, but when it\u2019s done well, there\u2019s nothing quite like it. The rice is cooked in chicken broth and is served with crunchy cucumber as a side. The green chili sauce that is served with it adds an awesome kick. A stall on Khao San Road sources its chickens from the family run farm just out of town, and will serve you the ideal pre and\/or post party dish. The owner is there from 11pm until she sells out, usually around 3am.<\/p>\n
Find it at: Just across from Wat Bowonniwet Wihan near Sip Sam Hang Road, Phra Sumen, 10200<\/p>\n
Price: 40 baht\u00a0(~1.25 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@jetalone<\/p>\n
7. Kuay Teow Reua (<\/em>Boat Noodles)<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere\u2019s an alley just off Victory Monument where locals order dozens of bowls of boat noodles at a time. There\u2019s a variety of dishes you can order: rice or egg noodles with pork, beef or fish balls, and then spiced with the condiments on your table. Portions are small and prices are low, hence the enthusiastic ordering. If you want a challenge, try eating 20 bowls – winners get a free bottle of cola!<\/p>\n
Find them at: 1\/7 Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet Phaya Thai, 10400<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 12 baht (~0.37 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@jonolist<\/p>\n
8. Khanom Wan Thai (Thai Sweets)<\/strong><\/h2>\nMany Thai sweets use coconut or banana as a base and are a lot less sweet than Western candy, but they are so beautiful that it\u2019s hard to resist trying them all. Favourites include Khanom Thom which have a nutty centre and are covered in shredded coconut. Head to Chinatown to find both Khanom Thom and another favourite, Luk Chup; made from sweetened mung beans that taste nothing like the miniature pieces of fruits they resemble.<\/p>\n
Find them: Yaowarat Rd, 10100<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 30 baht (~0.93 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@Auttachod<\/p>\n
9. I-dtim Ma Phrao (Coconut Ice cream)<\/strong><\/h2>\nDoes ice cream taste better when eaten out of a coconut shell? The answer is yes, yes it does. When Bangkok gets too hot, this is the best roadside snack to cool you down. It can be found across the city, but a favourite stall has to be the one on the corner of Khao San Road, where the portions are generous and the ice cream makers friendly.<\/p>\n
Find it at: The corner of Khao San Rd and Chakrabongse Rd, 10200<\/p>\n
Price: 35 baht (~1.09 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@veganheathen<\/p>\n
10. Khao Niew Mamuang (Mango and Sticky Rice) <\/strong><\/h2>\nSukhumvit Soi 38 used to be the best place in the city to get all kinds of street food, but sadly, recent regulations have seen a lot of stall holders disappear. It\u2019s still worth\u00a0 a visit for the food court, and most importantly, the best portion of Mango and coconut sticky rice in the city. Sit on the street and feel smug that you\u2019re enjoying a better version of the dish at half the price of those on the opposite soi, where a well-known, expensive mango shop is located.<\/p>\n
Find it at: left hand side of Sukhumvit Soi 38, Bang Chak, 10260<\/p>\n
Price: 60 baht (~1.87 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@mastermaq<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nThere\u2019s an alley just off Victory Monument where locals order dozens of bowls of boat noodles at a time. There\u2019s a variety of dishes you can order: rice or egg noodles with pork, beef or fish balls, and then spiced with the condiments on your table. Portions are small and prices are low, hence the enthusiastic ordering. If you want a challenge, try eating 20 bowls – winners get a free bottle of cola!<\/p>\n
Find them at: 1\/7 Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet Phaya Thai, 10400<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 12 baht (~0.37 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@jonolist<\/p>\n
8. Khanom Wan Thai (Thai Sweets)<\/strong><\/h2>\nMany Thai sweets use coconut or banana as a base and are a lot less sweet than Western candy, but they are so beautiful that it\u2019s hard to resist trying them all. Favourites include Khanom Thom which have a nutty centre and are covered in shredded coconut. Head to Chinatown to find both Khanom Thom and another favourite, Luk Chup; made from sweetened mung beans that taste nothing like the miniature pieces of fruits they resemble.<\/p>\n
Find them: Yaowarat Rd, 10100<\/p>\n
Price: Starts at 30 baht (~0.93 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@Auttachod<\/p>\n
9. I-dtim Ma Phrao (Coconut Ice cream)<\/strong><\/h2>\nDoes ice cream taste better when eaten out of a coconut shell? The answer is yes, yes it does. When Bangkok gets too hot, this is the best roadside snack to cool you down. It can be found across the city, but a favourite stall has to be the one on the corner of Khao San Road, where the portions are generous and the ice cream makers friendly.<\/p>\n
Find it at: The corner of Khao San Rd and Chakrabongse Rd, 10200<\/p>\n
Price: 35 baht (~1.09 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@veganheathen<\/p>\n
10. Khao Niew Mamuang (Mango and Sticky Rice) <\/strong><\/h2>\nSukhumvit Soi 38 used to be the best place in the city to get all kinds of street food, but sadly, recent regulations have seen a lot of stall holders disappear. It\u2019s still worth\u00a0 a visit for the food court, and most importantly, the best portion of Mango and coconut sticky rice in the city. Sit on the street and feel smug that you\u2019re enjoying a better version of the dish at half the price of those on the opposite soi, where a well-known, expensive mango shop is located.<\/p>\n
Find it at: left hand side of Sukhumvit Soi 38, Bang Chak, 10260<\/p>\n
Price: 60 baht (~1.87 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@mastermaq<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nDoes ice cream taste better when eaten out of a coconut shell? The answer is yes, yes it does. When Bangkok gets too hot, this is the best roadside snack to cool you down. It can be found across the city, but a favourite stall has to be the one on the corner of Khao San Road, where the portions are generous and the ice cream makers friendly.<\/p>\n
Find it at: The corner of Khao San Rd and Chakrabongse Rd, 10200<\/p>\n
Price: 35 baht (~1.09 USD)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@veganheathen<\/p>\n
10. Khao Niew Mamuang (Mango and Sticky Rice) <\/strong><\/h2>\nSukhumvit Soi 38 used to be the best place in the city to get all kinds of street food, but sadly, recent regulations have seen a lot of stall holders disappear. It\u2019s still worth\u00a0 a visit for the food court, and most importantly, the best portion of Mango and coconut sticky rice in the city. Sit on the street and feel smug that you\u2019re enjoying a better version of the dish at half the price of those on the opposite soi, where a well-known, expensive mango shop is located.<\/p>\n
Find it at: left hand side of Sukhumvit Soi 38, Bang Chak, 10260<\/p>\n
Price: 60 baht (~1.87 USD)<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0@mastermaq<\/p>\n
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