Dom's best places list
I live in central Bangkok and love finding new, cozy restaurants. I'm especially keen on places with outdoor seating by the river, rather than upscale dining.
Ai Ya Aroi
Great noodle soup for lunch (e.g. Bami moo daeng), but they also have other options including rice dishes.
Soi Sukhumvit 23
Baan E-sarn Muangyos
Offers a variety of Esarn food, open until late.
Soi 31 Sukhumvit
Billybillies Cafe & Workshop Studio
Great coffee and deserts, various workshops.
4453 Sukhumvit Road
Brewski
Relaxed hotel roof top bar with a very nice view. Close to MRT and BTS station.
489 Sukhumvit Road
Chitbeer
Only open on Saturday and Sunday, it's more about the variety of craft-beers and the vibe than the food.
Ko Kret, Amphoe Pak Kret
DooNam 1608
Next to SamSara but more expensive. Good food and view over the river.
1608 Song Wat Road
Gogi Seki
Amazing buffet-style Korean BBQ and shabu for a reasonable price, all you can eat.
147 Soi Sukhumvit 39
Hidden Woods
Cozy coffee place by the river with some food options. Closes in the late afternoon.
777 ซอย เพชรหึงษ์ 26 Bang Nam Phueng
Huai Khwang Terrace
Great food and music, opens quite late but it's open until late. Next to the night market.
2 Thanon Pracha Songkhro
Hunter’s Garden & Restaurant
Western restaurant with a nice garden. Peaceful place to hang out with friends.
1 Thanon Sukhumvit 101/1
Jack's Bar
Beer place by the river with surprisingly good food options. Usually crowded in the late afternoon.
62/1 Wat Suan Phlu Alley
Khao Tha Restaurant
Good local Thai food by the river with a great view of Rama 8 bridge. Typically live music on the weekend.
16/6 Krung Kasem Road
Ounjai Riverside
Big terrace at the river, serving great Thai food. Best to go there by boat taxi or call them to pick you up at Wat Bang Na Nok Pier.
Bang Krasop 3 Alley
Phet Chao Phraya
90's deoration and popular with Thai guests. Good Thai food with a nice river view but not easy accessible by car.
Charoen Nakhon 29/2 Alley
Sailom Bang Pu
Fancy a dinner by the sea (not on the beach, though)? Just a few minutes by taxi from Keha BTS station, you'll find a large Thai restaurant with a stunning seaside view. Expect good food, great views, and a lively atmosphere.
55 Moo 2, Soi Bang Poo 72
Samsara Cafe & Meal
Chill place to drink a beer by the river.
1612 Song Wat Road
Som Yong
Delicious papaya salads and other Thai dishes, with very reasonable prices. It's worth the walk from MRT or BTS.
4 Soi Sukhumvit 21
Supanniga Eating Room
Traditional Thai food with a great view of Wat Arun. Reservation is recommended.
2 Maha Rat Road
The Jam Factory
Coffee place to read and hang out. Special events and exhibitions.
41/1-5 Charoen Nakhon Road
Ton Mai (aka Secret garden)
Made to order Thai dishes for lunch. Walk through the kitchen to access the outdoor dining room. Menu mostly in Thai.
110/9 Soi Sukhumvit 23
ร้านพร้อม ปิ้งย่างชาบู เบียร์วุ้น
Great beef BBQ in very local community area, many more restaurants on the same street.
160 ถนนกำแพงเพชร
เลทซ์ชิลล์ (Let's chill)
Impressive Thai garden restaurant with live music, karaoke etc.
8 9, Bang Phlap, Pak Kret District
List by Dom 14.12.2023