Bangkok food map กรุงเทพฯ
Bangkok is one of the world’s great eating cities, and most of its best food costs less than a cocktail. The old town around Khao San Road and Phra Nakhon has the wok legends — Jay Fai, Thipsamai, Krua Apsorn — while Pratunam, Silom, Charoen Krung and Sukhumvit each have their famous noodle shops, chicken-rice counters and Isan grills.
This map groups our picks by neighbourhood. Every spot is linked to the dish it is famous for, and to its KSR place page when we have one.
Each place opens in Google Maps; places with a KSR page link to it. Check opening hours before you go — many street-food stalls close one day a week or sell out early.
For Pad Thai ผัดไทย
- Thipsamai (Pad Thai Pratu Phi) ทิพย์สมัย ผัดไทยประตูผีMaha Chai Road, Phra Nakhon (old town), Bangkok
The benchmark pad thai shop near the old Ghost Gate, famous for its egg-wrapped pad thai.
Source: Mark Wiens, “Pad Thai Thip Samai in Bangkok” Google Maps ↗ KSR place page Famous for: Pad Thai - Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu Bib GourmandDinso Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Smoky, high-heat pad thai with char-grilled pork or fresh prawns; MICHELIN Bib Gourmand.
- Baan PhadthaiCharoen Krung / Sathorn, Bangkok
A sit-down pad thai house known for its crab pad thai; Bib Gourmand 2018–2023.
- Heng Hoi Tod Chaw LaeThonglor, Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Late-night wok shop for crispy oyster omelette and shrimp pad thai.
For Tom Yum Goong ต้มยำกุ้ง
- Pe Aor (P’Aor) ร้านพี่อ้อPhetchaburi Soi 5, Ratchathewi, Bangkok
Creamy, shrimp-head-rich tom yum goong noodle soup with giant river prawns; a Mark Wiens favourite.
- Jeh O Chula Bib GourmandBanthat Thong, near Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
The late-night “Mama” instant-noodle tom yum with seafood and crispy pork that people queue hours for; Bib Gourmand.
- Rung Rueang Pork Noodle Bib GourmandSukhumvit Soi 26, Bangkok
Tom yum-style pork and fish-ball noodles at a bargain; MICHELIN Bib Gourmand.
For Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad) ส้มตำ
- Somtum Khun KanBang Chak, Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Famous som tam and a broad Isan menu including grilled pork; MICHELIN-listed.
Source: MICHELIN Guide Google Maps ↗ Famous for: Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad), Gai Yang (Isan Grilled Chicken) - Phed Phed BistroTaling Chan, Bangkok
Bold som tam and grilled meats; MICHELIN-listed.
Source: MICHELIN Guide Google Maps ↗ Famous for: Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad), Gai Yang (Isan Grilled Chicken) - Som Tam Jay So ร้านส้มตำเจ๊โสSilom, Bangkok
A real-deal Isan stall for fiery papaya salad, larb neua and charcoal grilled chicken.
- Somtam NuaSiam Square, Bangkok
Easy-to-reach classic for som tam, fried chicken, larb and grilled pork.
- Gai Tod Jae Kee (Polo Fried Chicken)Soi Sanam Khli (Soi Polo), Lumphini, Bangkok
Garlic-showered Isan fried chicken with som tam and sticky rice; MICHELIN-listed.
Source: Time Out Bangkok Google Maps ↗ Famous for: Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad), Gai Yang (Isan Grilled Chicken)
For Massaman Curry แกงมัสมั่น
- Saneh JaanLumphini, Bangkok
Refined royal-style Thai cooking; massaman and an herbal green curry are on the menu.
- Usman Thai Muslim FoodSukhumvit Soi 22, Bangkok
Halal Thai-Muslim kitchen recommended for massaman.
- Roti-MatabaPhra Athit Road, Banglamphu (a walk from Khao San), Bangkok
Old Banglamphu roti shop: beef massaman with flaky roti.
For Pad Kra Pao (Holy Basil Stir-Fry) ผัดกะเพรา
- Phed Mark เผ็ดมาร์คEkkamai (opposite the Eastern Bus Terminal), Bangkok
A one-dish pad kra pao shop co-founded by Mark Wiens, with heat levels from mild to brutal.
Source: Phed Mark; DanielFoodDiary Google Maps ↗ KSR place page Famous for: Pad Kra Pao (Holy Basil Stir-Fry) - Dinso Road and Sam Sen Road (Dusit), Bangkok
Family-run Thai kitchen loved by the royal family: fluffy crab-meat omelette, green curry with fish balls, chilli-fried pork.
For Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken Rice) ข้าวมันไก่
- Go-Ang Kaomunkai Pratunam (“pink” chicken rice) Bib GourmandPhetchaburi Road, Pratunam, Bangkok
Bangkok’s most famous khao man gai since 1960, staff in pink shirts; Bib Gourmand from the first Bangkok guide.
- Kuang Heng (“green” chicken rice)Phetchaburi Road, Pratunam, Bangkok
Go-Ang’s long-running rival across the road, known for a darker fermented-soybean sauce.
- Boon Tong KiatThonglor, Bangkok
Singapore-style chicken rice for a side-by-side comparison with the Thai version.
For Moo Ping (Grilled Pork Skewers) หมูปิ้ง
- Moo Ping Hea Owen หมูปิ้งเฮียอ้วนSilom at Soi Convent, Bangkok
The cult night-time moo ping cart, charcoal skewers with sticky rice and jaew; often sells out.
For Boat Noodles (Kuay Teow Reua) ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ
- Doy Kuay Teow Reua ต้อยก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือRatchawithi Soi 18, behind Wat Makok (Victory Monument), Bangkok
Dark, thick, traditional boat-noodle broth in small bowls by the canal; called Bangkok’s best by Condé Nast Traveler.
- Boat Noodle AlleyVictory Monument, Bangkok
A canal-side row of boat-noodle shops selling tiny bowls you stack up.
For Mango Sticky Rice ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง
- Tanao Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Mango sticky rice to a family recipe handed down for generations; MICHELIN-listed.
- Thonglor BTS (Sukhumvit 55), Bangkok
Mango mountain by the BTS with three-colour sticky rice, open late.
For Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wan) แกงเขียวหวาน
- Khun-Yah CuisineWat Traimit, Chinatown, Bangkok
Traditional, balanced curries including green curry; dishes sell out before late morning.
For Pad See Ew ผัดซีอิ๊ว
- Nailao Ladna YodpakBang Kho Laem, Bangkok
Local noodle shop praised for wok-smoky pad see ew.
For Khao Pad (Thai Fried Rice) ข้าวผัด
- Here Hai Bib GourmandEkkamai, Bangkok
The “insane” crab fried rice heaped with blue-swimmer crab; Bib Gourmand. Queue before opening.
Source: The World of Street Food Google Maps ↗ KSR place page Famous for: Khao Pad (Thai Fried Rice)
For Hor Mok (Steamed Curry Custard) ห่อหมก
- Homok Mae Boon MaNakhon Chaisi Road, Dusit, Bangkok
Street stall dedicated to spicy, custardy fish hor mok; sells out early.
For Crab Omelette (Jay Fai style) ไข่เจียวปู
- Maha Chai Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Goggled wok legend Jay Fai’s giant crab omelette and drunken noodles; MICHELIN-starred street food.
For Khao Kha Moo (Braised Pork Leg Rice) ข้าวขาหมู
- Charoen Saeng Silom MICHELIN SelectedCharoen Krung Soi 49, Bangkok
Overnight-braised pork leg over rice; Bib Gourmand 2018–2023, MICHELIN Selected since. Sells out by lunch.
- Kha Moo Trok SungCharoen Krung, Bangkok
Long-braised, very tender pork leg rice.
More good-value local food
- Surawong (Bang Rak), Bangkok
The classic for fried curry crab (poo pad pong karee); MICHELIN-listed.
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