Dining in Bangkok

This is a tough question because there are thousands of restaurants and many of them offer fine food. Having said that, let’s plunge right in and make some suggestions.

Thai Food

Baan Kanitha has some of the best Thai food in the world. There are two locations -- one on Soi Ruamrudee (off Ploenchit not too far from the British and American embassies), and one on Sukhumvit Soi 23.

The Mango Tree on Silom Road and Sara Jane’s (Isaan and Italian food) with two locations at Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Rd and Sinthorn Tower, Wireless Rd.

Lemongrass on Sukhumvit Soi 24.

On Sukhumvit Soi 23 you will find Le Dalat which offers some of the tastiest Vietnamese food in the City.

Indian Food: The Akbar on Sukhumvit Soi 3 and the India Hut on Surawong Road (opposite the Manohra Hotel) will not disappoint you.

Western Food: Bourbon Street serves authentic Cajun food as well as Mexican dishes. They have two locations: Washington Square off Soi 22, Sukhumvit Road and the Somerset Building, Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road.

The Bull’s Head is a British style pub located on Sukhumvit Soi 33. The latter is located very near the Villa Supermarket which has one of the best selections of western food in Thailand.

Vegetarian Food: The Whole Earth Restaurant offers vegetarian and non-vegetarian food and can be found on Sukhumvit Road Soi 26 (Soi Aree).

Located at the Chatuchak Weekend Market is Chamlong's Cafe. While it is a basic outdoor restaurant, the food is great and the prices low. It closes right after lunch at about 1 PM.