Bangkok Eating Experiences

You will find eating places almost anywhere in Bangkok; outside shopping malls, inside markets, along the pavement or anywhere a cart and a few fold-up tables and chairs can be placed. Don't miss out on these places as they offer cheap and tasty food you won't find in normal tourist restaurants. If you're concerned about hygiene, take a look for yourself. The basic rule of thumb applies; if the food looks fresh, the oil in the pan isn't dark sludgy brown and the food is thoroughly cooked in front of you, it's generally safe to eat. Go at lunch time, when food is freshest. Stir-frying, grilling and soup made from boiling water offer safe cooking methods. Avoid eating anything raw as this may have been washed in contaminated water and avoid crushed ice which might have come from a dubious source. Follow these basic rules and go for it!

Have a look in our Introduction to Thai Food for more details.

While Bangkok has some of the best Thai cooking, the city also has a variety of cuisines from all over Asia. From spicy Thai salads to Vietnamese spring rolls, from Chinese Dim Sum to Indian breads. Not only will you find an extensive choice, but also reasonable prices at many of Bangkok's great value Asian restaurants. Let our quick guide help you. (READ MORE) 

Combined with a Thai dinner served in the traditional way, the Thai classical dance shows provide a glimpse into Thailand's unique cultural heritage. Although tourist-oriented, the shows are generally well-done and worth seeing. Some Thai dancing tends to be very slow, elaborate and mesmerising while the folk Thai dancing offers lively rhythms. (READ MORE)

Consider the bloody tooth-and-claw conquests of our respected hunter-gatherer ancestors in their day-to-day quest for survival. Then imagine a place where all the finest gastronomic delights and delicacies from all the corners of the globe are spread out all under one roof, and at very affordable prices. Yes, such places do exist and - if you haven't guessed it yet - in Bangkok they're called 'Food Courts'... (READ MORE)

There's no question that Bangkok is a truly international city when it comes to food. From American to Zambian, there's a restaurant to suit. Competition is keen and standards are high, so the value offered is outstanding, especially when compared to other capital cities.

All over the world, the enjoyment of food is considered a significant aspect of the enjoyment of life. Thailand's famous cuisine and its people's unquestionable passion for food is proud testament to this philosophy. It's also a well-known fact that the country's delectable cuisine and exotic culture is the result of many different influences through the ages, such as Chinese. That's why some great Chinese restaurants and traditions are in abundance, especially in Bangkok, where Chinese traders settled on the banks of the Chao Praya River hundreds of years ago. (READ MORE)

There's nothing quite like a good steak is there? The taste almost defies description, but should certainly conjure up adjectives such as salivating, succulent, tender, moist, juicy and, of course, delicious. And fear not steak-lover, you don't have to do without in Bangkok. In fact, steak, just like the portions, are big in Bangkok, with a rapid rise in the numbers of  steakhouses in recent times - fine establishments catering to a carnivorous client-le that's made up of tourists, expats and locals. (READ MORE)