5 Local Restaurants You Must Try Next Time You're In Bangkok

Nestled within the vibrant tapestry of Jodd Fairs night market's street food stalls lies Mae Klong Noodles & Leng Saap, a hidden gem since 2016. Prepare your taste buds for a journey as you delve into a steaming bowl of their signature spicy pork soup amidst the lively ambiance of one of Bangkok's busiest night markets.

This aromatic broth, crafted from simmering pork bones for hours, harmoniously blends traditional Thai spices and fish sauce, served alongside a comforting bowl of steamed rice.

Hoy Tod, a beloved Thai street snack featuring an omelette adorned with plump oysters or mussels and crisp bean sprouts, is a culinary icon often accompanied by the famed pad thai. Before sizzling in the pan, these delicacies are enveloped in a savory egg batter, yielding a tantalizingly crispy exterior that marries seamlessly with the briny essence of the seafood.

Established in 1973, this humble stall, originating in Phuket, gained nationwide acclaim for its piquant spicy sauce, elevating the Hoy Tod experience beyond the ordinary.

Heng Hoi Tod Chaw Lae, 314, Soi Chokechai 4 Rd., Lat Phrao, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok 10310

Should a craving for hearty porridge strike during your stroll through Bangkok's bustling streets, look no further than Jok Prince, a haven for connoisseurs of this soothing dish.

Catering to discerning palates, this stall offers Cantonese-style porridge teeming with succulent pork meatballs, delicately seasoned with aromatic ginger and scallions. Patrons are invited to customize their porridge with an array of toppings, including the indulgent spa eggs.

Helmed by the esteemed chef and proprietor Supinya "Jay Fai" Junsuta, Jay Fai is renowned for its iconic crab omelette, boasting a crispy, golden exterior that is the epitome of perfection. Revered as the Queen of Bangkok street food, Jay Fai dazzles with her lightning-fast culinary prowess, deftly wielding spices in colossal pans.

However, given the perennial queue that graces this establishment, savvy diners are advised to time their visit outside peak hours, between 12 noon and 2 pm, to savour their meal in tranquility.

Jay Fai, 327 Maha Chai Rd, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

A quintessential Thai street food staple, pad kaprao belies its simplicity with a symphony of complex flavors derived from its myriad ingredients. With over 47 years of culinary mastery, Ung Jia Huad's chef imparts a depth of flavor steeped in tradition and culture, unrivaled by any other.

Guests have the choice between succulent pork or chicken, minced or thinly sliced, as they witness the chef expertly maneuvering the frying shovel amidst a fragrant basil stir-fry. Best enjoyed with a steaming plate of rice, crowned with a luscious fried egg, this Thai basil stir-fry promises a gastronomic experience like no other.

Ung Jia Huad, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand