Street Food In Bangkok

[radster2212]

Hello can anyone advise on where to try the best street food in Bangkok and maybe what to actually try?

[bkkbarnstormer]

Sukhumvit Soi 38 offers a huge variety of street food of reasonable quality.

My personal favourite is the chicken rice stall outside Emporium near Soi 24 junction. Best I have tried but get there early as they usually sell out by 2030

[Sateev]

Really, if you have to ask what to try, you probably should get a Thai friend to accompany you and introduce you to the real thing. Most farangs only know chicken rice, pad Thai, fried rice, etc. It's no reflection on them, but the Thai people know best. Have your friend write down (in Thai) the things you like, and/or try to remember how they are pronounced.

If you don't speak any Thai at all, you can always point, but half the brilliance of Thai food is in how it's eaten - what spices to add, sauces to dip, etc. Watch those around you.

Have fun.

[The Dancer]

Check out this site

http://www.eatingthaifood.com/

Particularly, their illustrated guide to street food is great.

[NHJ]

If you don't speak any Thai at all, you can always point, but half the brilliance of Thai food is in how it's eaten - what spices to add, sauces to dip, etc. Watch those around you.

Have fun.

LOL thais aren't gourmet, they add anything they see available to their dishes making them too salty, sweet or spicy.

Only listen to what your brains tell you to add AFTER you tried the dish.

[radster2212]

I'm really looking forward to trying all sorts . Thanks for the tips I will look at all information provided for that great experience.

[nocturn]

If you don't speak any Thai at all, you can always point, but half the brilliance of Thai food is in how it's eaten - what spices to add, sauces to dip, etc. Watch those around you.

Have fun.

LOL thais aren't gourmet, they add anything they see available to their dishes making them too salty, sweet or spicy.

Only listen to what your brains tell you to add AFTER you tried the dish.

twunt

[brit1984]

You should go to the food hall in Terminal 21 (the big shopping mall next to Asoke BTS).

They have all the street food but cooked and served in a more hygienic and pleasant environment.

They also have photos of the dishes so you can just point at the one you want.

It is ridiculously cheap too.

Sent from iPhone; please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

[platofrank]

hi radster,,, i have good experience eating at busy places, especially there where the (Thai) people join. I live near BangKapi... try near RamkhamhaengUniversity.... busy, but great food at very affordable prices.... i am happy to go there several times a week... almost never go restaurant (with my Thai wife), but live on streetfood and selfbought/cooked stuff.... good luck, enjoy Thailand! Frank

[lomatopo]

There are a gazillion blogs, websites, reviews available. There are some great in situ prep. videos on You Tube.

Pre or post-paid food courts are generally an easy way to get exposed to the various dishes for lunch - this where a lot of Thai people will have lunch. For dinner, look for neighborhood markets which usually have a good choice either in or nearby owing to the proximity to fresh/wet market goods.

http://www.thaistreetfood.com/

http://www.enjoythaifood.com/thai-street-food/index.html

http://www.eatingthaifood.com/2012/01/7-top-thai-food-blogs-to-follow-in-2012/

http://importfood.com/vendor_video/thai_street_vendor_videos.html

[Impkenai]

Really, if you have to ask what to try, you probably should get a Thai friend to accompany you and introduce you to the real thing. Most farangs only know chicken rice, pad Thai, fried rice, etc. It's no reflection on them, but the Thai people know best. Have your friend write down (in Thai) the things you like, and/or try to remember how they are pronounced.

If you don't speak any Thai at all, you can always point, but half the brilliance of Thai food is in how it's eaten - what spices to add, sauces to dip, etc. Watch those around you.

Have fun.

You are most informative and your reponse is 'spot on'. Good job. Keep your replies coming.

[radster2212]

Thanks everyone for you time and advice cannot wait for this trip and looking forward to so many different experiences in Thailand.

Rad

[lavenderr]

Sukhumvit Soi 38 offers a huge variety of street food of reasonable quality.

My personal favourite is the chicken rice stall outside Emporium near Soi 24 junction. Best I have tried but get there early as they usually sell out by 2030

Recommended this area as well. Try noodle at the corner one with the fresh mix fruit juice! Miss that!

[Wittywitty]

Street foods are served in "Food Court" in all major department stores. The price is slightly higher than food on streets

[radster2212]

Thanks as I'll be on holiday will try as many places as I can. That's what trips are for experiences. Well that's what I'm looking for, and to not try street food in Thailand would be like not having tea and biscuits in London lol

[maxme]

I love Silom walking street at night. It s full of food stalls offering local delicacies. Take BTS and get off at Saladeang Station , walk past Silom Complex toward Convent road and there you go. One of my most favorite dishes is seafood rice soup at the stall just in front of Starbucks shop on Convent road, its ridiculously yum.

[radster2212]

Maxme how can anyone not like seafood lol I'll try that place good tip , only in Bangkok for 5 days and so much I want to try lol...

[edwardandtubs]

Street food... sprinklings of powdered dog shit, construction dust and vehicle pollution that complement the delights of food so unclean and full of chemicals it is regularly declared unfit for human consumption. A-roi!