According to some go websites, Bangkok topped as Malaysians' top three favorite destinations of the year... the city in addition to working capital missive of the alphabet of Thailand remains attractive in addition to pop due to its ever-evolving excitements in addition to thrilling nutrient scenes. Following our previous trip to Bangkok inwards 2015, nosotros convey managed to brand some other curt trip at that topographic point this Oct 2018. We chose to rest inwards Silom surface area instead of Pratunam (which nosotros did inwards our previous trip), Silom surface area is relatively quieter but nonetheless buzzing with enough of nutrient outlets, bars in addition to massage parlors. Transportation is never been easier with BTS (Bangkok Transit System) therefore no worries on which surface area yous are staying, as long as yous convey a Rabbit Card (can last purchased at whatsoever BTS stations inwards Bangkok), yous tin dismiss hop on to whatsoever prepare to whatsoever destinations inwards the metropolis.
1) Maeklong Railway Market
Address: Muang Samut Songkhram District
Business Hours: vii am to iv pm. Opens Daily.
An hour's campaign away (approximately lxxx km) from the metropolis- Bangkok is Maeklong Railway Market, a marketplace known for active trains moving across the market. Before the railway was built, it was a busy marketplace but the regime at that fourth dimension insisted to construct the railway in addition to the vendors refused to displace away therefore they started to do trace of piece of occupation concern surrounding the railway. When the fourth dimension comes, the moving prepare volition dull downwards piece the marketplace vendors volition brand means for the prepare without huge movements. The interesting business office to watch how the vendors could evade the prepare with alone minimal actions. Nothing much to purchase over at that topographic point except fresh local produce... visitors visiting the marketplace to a greater extent than for the novelty of seeing the prepare passing by, non therefore much on shopping or indulgence.
2) Baan Somtum Sathorn
Address: 1 Pramuan Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
Business Hours: xi am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +66 26 thirty 3486
Nearest BTS: Surasak BTS Station Exit 1 in addition to walk for 10 minutes
Contact Number: +66 26 thirty 3486
Nearest BTS: Surasak BTS Station Exit 1 in addition to walk for 10 minutes
Pomelo Salad (THB 95)
Baan Som Tam's Signature Salad (THB 70)
Grilled Pork Neck (THB 125)
White Tom Yum Seafood (THB 170)
Grilled Chicken (THB 60)
Deep Fried Fish Cake (THB 100)
Steamed Snapper with Vegetables (THB 385)
Ever since my kickoff come across with Baan Somtum inwards 2015, I convey a rigid urge to see this eating theatre again.... in addition to therefore I did. It remains as my favorite eating theatre inwards Bangkok, the reasons are simple- authentic Thai nutrient with exciting flavors in addition to of course, reasonable prices. Their hit of Salads are mind-blowing but it tin dismiss last daunting for those with depression heat-tolerance. The dishes hither tin dismiss last lip-burning hot but that's just the push clitoris component here. All dishes nosotros had were amazing in addition to did non disappoint. If nosotros must recommend, it would last the Steamed Snapper with Vegetables... fresh, sweetness Snapper served with Chili dips that packed a powerful punch. The Vegetables were peachy with the dips either. Baan Somtum is definitely a identify that I would non miss whenever I am inwards Bangkok.
3) After You Dessert Cafe Siam Square One
Address: Ground Floor, Siam Square One, 254, Phayathai Road Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, 10330, Bangkok, Thailand.
Business Hours: 12 noon to 12 am. Opens Daily.
Government Tax: Yes 7%
Nearest BTS Station: Siam Square BTS Station Exit 2
Government Tax: Yes 7%
Nearest BTS Station: Siam Square BTS Station Exit 2
Mango Sticky Rice Kakigori (THB 265)
Hojicha Kakigori (THB 265)
Thai Tea Kakigori (THB 245)
Milo Volcano Kakigori (THB 245)
Buttermilk Pancake (THB 175)
Shibuya Honey Toast (THB 195)
After You Dessert Cafe needs no farther introduction, the famous Dessert parlor had many dessert lovers flocked to Bangkok simply to convey a sense of savor on the desserts. It has quite a few set out of outlets across Bangkok but for your convenience-sake, the outlets at Siam Square One in addition to Siam Paragon are with the pop ones. Having tried a few Kakigori flavors, nosotros flora the Thai-specialty Mango Sticky Rice Kakigori stood out with the rest. It has a bold Mango flavour with creamy Coconut Cream, served with thick Mango Jam. The whole concoction was brilliantly sweetened; simply nosotros idea it would last a petty monotonous to dig inwards further, the Glutinous Rice was hidden at the bottom, offering an addictive chewy bite. Hojicha Kakigori tin dismiss last some other practiced 1 too, peculiarly for those who prefer a refreshing vegetal Green Tea flavor. The balance were less exciting. Though nosotros had to hold back for slightly to a greater extent than than xx minutes, nosotros idea it was worth it.
4) Larp Suanplu 3
Address: 40, Silom 3, Silom, Bang Rak, 10500, Bangkok, Thailand.
Business Hours: xi am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +66 94 313 3985
Larp Suanplu three Facebook Page
Nearest BTS Station: Chong Nonsi BTS Station
Contact Number: +66 94 313 3985
Larp Suanplu three Facebook Page
Nearest BTS Station: Chong Nonsi BTS Station
Papaya Salad (THB 80)
Grilled Pork Neck (THB 110)
Green Curry Chicken (THB 125)
Lemongrass Chicken (THB 125)
Spicy Jelly Fish Salad (THB 125)
Stir Fried Glass Noodles (THB 75)
We stayed at Silom surface area during our trip to Bangkok in addition to nosotros accidentally discovered this unpretentious, home-styled Thai restaurant. Most of the servers do non verbalize English linguistic communication hither but fortunately, the tourist-friendly carte du jour makes ordering easier. Prices are minor in addition to affordable here... yous tin dismiss hardly honour expensive dishes but instead, delicious yet cheap home-cooked Thai dishes. We peculiarly recommend the Spicy Jelly Fish Salad... the Jelly Fish comes inwards unusually large size... means larger than those nosotros tin dismiss honour hither locally inwards Penang. The flavor-combo worked perfectly well... a petty sweetness in addition to spicy, definitely a peachy starter to whet upwards the appetite. The Green Curry Chicken was a dish that left us with deep impression either... creamy Green Curry Chicken with a hint of sweetness in addition to bold Basil aroma, a dish perfectly spooned over rice.
5) Patpong Night Market
Address: Thanon Patpong 1, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10500, Bangkok, Thailand.
Opening Hours: six pm to 12 am. Opens Daily.
Nearest BTS: Saladaeng BTS Station Exit 1
Nearest BTS: Saladaeng BTS Station Exit 1
Patpong Night Market is infamous for its 'special' services offered here; piece the commons black marketplace items tin dismiss also last found, visitors visiting this black marketplace oftentimes await for some other cast of 'excitement'. Look around the black marketplace in addition to yous volition honour shady shops with girls doing pole-dancing. But beware though, the staff volition sweat to lure yous inwards therefore do rest alert. Patpong Night Market is definitely a identify to watch the other side of Bangkok.
6) Nai Ek Roll Noodles
Address: 442, Soi 9, Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong, 10100, Bangkok, Thailand.
Business Hours: 7:30 am to 1:30 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +66 02 226 4651
Contact Number: +66 02 226 4651
Braised Pork Trotter Rice (THB 50)
Braised Pork Trotter (THB 80)
Braised Duck (THB 80)
Pork Kway Chiap (THB 50)
Pork Spare Ribs with Chinese Herbal Soup (THB 60)
Braised Bean Curd (THB 50)
Braised Pork Trotter is 1 of the pop delicacies inwards Bangkok in addition to 1 of the best places to savor this jelly goodies with pockets of fats would last Nai Ek Roll Noodles at Yaowarat Road (Chinatown). The identify opens as early on as 7:30 am in addition to it gets busy as before long as it opens. Many regular patrons would venture a bowl of the rolled Rice Noodles to larn with the Pork Trotter. The identify is also famous for its Pork Innard Soup. After a heavy repast here, yous tin dismiss launder it with a bowl of classic, local Bangkok desserts... selling correct adjacent to this place.
7) Bangkok's Communist People's Republic of China Town- Yaowarat Road
Address: Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong, 10100, Bangkok, Thailand.
Teo Chew Luna Cake (THB 38) at Tae Lao Chin Seng Bakery
No trip to Bangkok is consummate without a see to Chinatown... 1 of the oldest areas of Bangkok in addition to 1 of the largest Chinatowns inwards the world. There are enough things to see, swallow in addition to sweat here. Start with the shops along Yaowarat Road... with myriad of dried seafood options, nuts, Chinese delicacies available.
The highlight of Yaowarat Road is of course of written report the market... 1 stretch of street with vendors selling fresh make in addition to Chinese-related goods. But earlier entering the market, do drib yesteryear Tae Lao Chin Seng Bakery... said to last 1 of the oldest bakeries inwards Bangkok. It has enough of classic Chinese biscuits but at that topographic point was 1 item item that nosotros convey never seen earlier inwards Malaysia.... the Teo Chew Luna Cake. Unlike the conventional Chinese Luna Cakes, this item version is a petty chewy inwards texture... a hybrid betwixt biscuit in addition to bread, with savory-sweet filling. With the toasted Sesame coating, the whole packet tin dismiss last really addictive.
While visiting the market, yous may cheque out the dried make or nuts.... the de-facto souvenir pick for Malaysians visiting Thailand. You may honour practiced bargains here. Along the journey, quench your thirst at a store that specializes inwards serving fresh Chinese Herbal Tea in addition to Juices. The non-sweetened Almond Milk is 1 of a variety in addition to worth trying... for a mere THB 20.
Almond Milk (THB 20)
8) Lek Seafood
Address: 89, Soi Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra 3, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, 10500, Bangkok, Thailand.
Business Hours: five pm to 12 am. Closed on every Sundays.
Contact Number: +66 02 636 6460
Contact Number: +66 02 636 6460
Surat Thani Fresh Oysters (THB 75)
Steamed Squid with Thai-styled Spicy in addition to Sour Sauce (THB 190)
Deep Fried Snapper (THB 650)
Claypot Tofu (THB 140)
Papaya Salad (THB 80)
Seafood Pad Thai (THB 150)
Stir Fried Morning Glory (THB 120)
Grilled Pork Neck (THB 120)
If yous would similar to convey Seafood inwards Silom area, cheque out Lek Seafood... a curious identify hidden inwards 1 of the alleys nigh the go out of BTS Station. It alone opens inwards the evenings in addition to yesteryear dinner time, the identify volition last thronged with both locals in addition to tourists. The carte du jour is tourist-friendly, with English linguistic communication translations in addition to names.
You tin dismiss honour fresh Surat Thani Oysters here. Though a petty pricier than the ones nosotros had inwards Phuket, they were fresh in addition to plump, at to the lowest degree they did non disappoint. But what nosotros enjoyed the around was the Deep Fried Snapper served with sweetness in addition to sour sauce... the fish was fried till a shattering crisp on the exterior (we could fifty-fifty chew the bones) piece the flesh within remained juicy. The texture was addictive in addition to for such a huge fish, nosotros idea it was reasonably priced. The Pad Thai in addition to Grilled Pork Neck were every bit peachy either.
Have Fun Exploring Bangkok!
