The Island Bangkok – Top Rated Thai Restaurant & Bar

A few minutes north of Khao San, The Island brings tropical calm to Samsen Soi 4. Bamboo, hanging greenery, and the soft jingle of wind chimes set the pace, while fans keep the open-air room cool even on sticky afternoons. It’s an all‑day hangout—breakfast at 7am, late plates till 2am—so you can roll in after the Grand Palace or before a Ram Buttri crawl and be fed well either way. The menu sticks to Thai comfort hits done with care. Expect rich panang and green curries, pad kra pao with a proper chili kick, and fresh papaya salad to reset the palate. Portions are generous, prices fair, and the kitchen is friendly to vegetarians and vegans without skimping on flavor. Drinks pull their weight too. Order the Khao San Heat—a chili‑laced, lime-bright cocktail built for Bangkok humidity—or keep it classic with an icy Chang and a fruit shake on the side. Best time to drop in? Late afternoon when the street cools and the lights come on; by evening it hums until 2am. Practical bits: 49 Soi Samsen 4 (Phra Nakhon), about a 7–10 minute walk from Khao San Road. Open daily 7am–2am (last checked Aug 2026).