Where to Eat in Bangkok? Here Are 5 of the Best Restaurants in Bangkok

Where to eat in Bangkok? It’s a legit question; restaurants in Thailand’s capital are a dime a dozen after all. In Chinatown, you’ll catch the enticing scents of guay jub soups with rolled-up white rice noodles, seafood, and Teochew fishball noodle soups with minced pork and dumplings. And dotted along the riverside, shining bright like a million stars in a sea of lights, Thai eateries boast family-style home cooking. 

Whether internationally renowned celebrity chefs, the atmosphere, style, or tastes unlike anything you’ve ever tried before is what matters to you – the kingdom’s metropolis has it all. From lotus leaf pomelo wraps to spicy shrimp salads, here’s our pick of five of the best restaurants in Bangkok, all bookable with TAGTHAi.

The Seafood Cafe & Restaurant

The brick façade makes the first statement as you approach this seafood heaven in Chinatown, giving it an industrial look. Step inside, and the crumbling brick design situates you within time and space, building a relationship between you and one of the oldest parts of Bangkok.

Aside from the rustic brick-and-wood setting, a mural of a smiling woman wearing John Lennon glasses creates a cool, almost rebel-like vibe. There’s plenty of space to sit in this three-storied, factory-like building, one of the must-try restaurants in Bangkok.

If you like, walk up the wooden staircase that creaks at a mere glance, and take a seat upstairs. The rooms are air-conditioned inside. Sitting outside is a hot matter, but you get to experience the old-world charm of Chinese culture amid hip hotels.

So what to eat in Bangkok? While Pad Thai noodles with shrimps or fresh and juicy prawns are the classic seafood dishes, scallops, crabs, and incredibly fresh oysters in a yummy spicy sauce are delicacies you’ll want to try. You can use TAGTHAi’s  Bangkok Day Pass, but unlike other benefits, this is not one you can book right in the app. Skip the rows and make a reservation by contacting The Seafood Cafe and Restaurant directly.

 

Baan Khanitha & Gallery Sathorn

Opened in 1993, Baan Khanitha & Gallery still radiates the appeal of the grand old days. Khun Khanitha Akaranitikul, who started Baan (Home) Khanitha when you couldn’t find decent restaurants outside hotels, has given everything a personal touch. It’s all wood and exposed ceiling beams in the grand dining hall. Visually Thai are works of art and squiggly wrought-iron chairs, yet the chandeliers make for a Victorian twist.

Miss Khanitha shows up at Baan Khanitha’s Sathorn branch every afternoon except at weekends; she sees that as part of her job. To ensure the food tastes nice, she closely monitors her farm in Khao Yai, where all the organic vegetables come from.

No question; Baan Khanitha is a fine dining restaurant. Locals and expats come here for the traditional ambiance and the Bangkok Thai cuisine. Try Pad Thai with fresh tiger prawns or green curry lobster stew, and you’ll understand why Thai food is so popular. Whether you sit in the dining hall or on a cushioned rattan chair in the lush, cozy garden, you’ll love the chilled-out atmosphere.

Supanniga Eating Room

A round-up on where to eat in Bangkok has to include the Supanniga Eating Room, furnished with brick and timber that make the place feel homey. Situated at Thonglor in the Sukhumvit area, arguably the most appealing neighborhood for Westerners, the restaurant serves dishes based on Trat and Khon Kaen grandma recipes.

Besides Isan meals like sticky rice pork steak with crispy mushrooms and lotus roots, Supanniga offers authentic Bangkok cuisine, including Gaeng Massaman Nuea Lai. The Massaman curry with beef is cooked with several Thai herbs and finished with a considerable amount of curry broth you can enjoy with rice. As there’s always room for a dessert, try Ma Hor and you’re in for a treat. The minced pork on tangerine slices is an ancient Thai dessert. 

Be sure to pre-book a table by contacting the restaurant directly as people flock to Supanniga day in and day out, and ring in the evening with a cocktail in hand. While the restaurant is a TAGTHAi partner, you can’t book this one on TAGTHAi, unlike many other benefits bookable in the app.

COCA Restaurant

Well-liked for its hot pot, COCA is one of the best restaurants in Bangkok. It’s located inside Central World, a giant shopping mall at Pathum Wan. 

Also called steamboat and soup food, the cooking method has its roots in China. A pot of soup stock simmers on your dining table, and the friendly waitstaff places Chinese delicacies and ingredients beside the pot so you can put in what you like.

With more than 60 years of experience, COCA has made a name for itself since the old days of steamboats. Formerly a 20-seat restaurant, COCA is now a well-known international brand. If you’re a group of travelers - or a couple - you can reserve private spaces. COCA offers several private rooms for that unique steamboat experience in Central World, one of the largest shopping malls.

Using TAGTHAi, you can get various sets. Unlike other benefits you can reserve in the app, this restaurant is not one of them; you’ll have to contact COCA to make a reservation. Set B includes Thai Sukiyaki with pork, a deep-fried dough stick, and a glass of cold, brewed green tea. Sukiyaki is a dish prepared and served in the Japanese hot pot style. Are you a vegetarian? COCA Restaurant also offers vegetarian-friendly food. Enjoy!

Baan Khanitha The Heritage

A list of Bangkok’s best restaurants must include Baan Khanitha The Heritage. With a focus on delicate flavor and fresh, premium organic ingredients from the Baan Panalai Organic Farm, Baan Khanitha boasts award-winning recipes to deliver tasty Thai food. 

Have you ever had lotus leaf pomelo wraps? Whether you’re up for adventurous recipes or just want something spicy – like papaya salad with mixed veggies, pork, chicken, or shrimp – you’ll devour family-style cooking in a welcoming setting at ICONSIAM by the Chao Phraya River. Aptly named, ICONSIAM is an upscale shopping center, beautifully shaped like a Thai Bai Sri, an elaborately folded banana leaf.

Getting here is simple. You can use the blue-flagged tourist boat and get off at the ICONSIAM station. Unlike the canal boats that go everywhere, the Chao Phraya Hop On-Hop Off Tourist Boat stops only at sightseeing piers like ICONSIAM.

Stay until the moon comes out. Looking at people enjoying the lifestyle, you’ll be glad the Bangkok Day Pass has helped you find the perfect answer to where to eat in Bangkok.