Thai Food and Bangkok Restaurants

Thai food has been called the eighth wonder of the world and with good reason.

The mix of spices and fragrances are amazing and the flavours are so different from traditional western food that even a simple meal at a Bangkok restaurant can be a dining experience to remember.

Spicy Thai Food

Thai food isn't just of the spicy variety so overloaded with chilli that your eyelids sweat.

Most Bangkok restaurants that cater to the tourist will have a whole range of dishes that mildly spiced or not spiced at all.

If you buy from a street stall then you can advise how many or how few chillies you want.

One of my favourite Thai dishes is somtam bought from the roadside stalls.

It is a papaya salad made by grating papaya, adding cherry tomatoes, chillies, dried shrimp, lime juice, garlic, peanuts and palm sugar.

It often comes with snake beans and cabbage and you should order some sticky rice to go with it.

I have found that five chillies is enough for me and doesn't cause any ill effects, so I have to ask for 5 chillies otherwise 12-15 chillies is the normal serving for Thais.

If that doesn't blow your head off I don't know what will.

There are many Thai restaurants that you can visit in Bangkok.

If you get a bit fed up with the local Bangkok food and fancy a plate of fish and chips or a roast dinner then I have included some excellent places that will cater to your needs under the Western Restaurant or Pub section below.

Thai Restaurants

• Sala Thip Restaurant
• Ruan Thub Thim Restaurant
• Vientiane Restaurant
• Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant
  
  
• Oam Thong Restaurant, Soi 33, Sukhumvit
  
  
• Krua Mhai Ngam Restaurant Srinakarin, Prawet

Western Restaurant or Pub

• The Dubliner
• The Huntsman Pub
• Robin Hood Hotel
• Tenderloins Sports Bar and Steakhouse, Soi 33, Sukhumvit

Hotel Buffet Lunch

Bangkok's hotel buffets offer an unparalleled dining experience, even for non-guests.

Many larger hotels welcome external diners to indulge in their lavish spreads.

One popular option is the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park’s “Goji Kitchen + Bar” buffet, featuring international cuisine, seafood, and desserts.

Another standout is the InterContinental Bangkok's "Premier Lounge" buffet, offering gourmet dishes, cocktails, and stunning city views.

Some hotels specialize in specific cuisines, attracting foodies from across the city.

For instance, the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit's "Orchid Lounge" serves an exquisite Thai buffet, while the Westin Grande Sukhumvit's "Seasonal Tastes" offers a Mediterranean-inspired spread.

Meanwhile, the St. Regis Bangkok's "VIU" buffet boasts an impressive selection of international dishes, including sushi, seafood, and prime cuts.

To indulge in these hotel buffets, non-guests typically need to make reservations or simply walk in, depending on availability.

Prices vary, but expect around 800-2,000 THB ($25-$60 USD) per person for lunch or dinner. Some hotels offer special promotions, themed buffets, or loyalty programs, making it worthwhile to check their websites or call ahead. 

Some popular hotel buffets in Bangkok:

1. Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park - Goji Kitchen + Bar
2. InterContinental Bangkok - Premier Lounge
3. Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit - Orchid Lounge
4. Westin Grande Sukhumvit - Seasonal Tastes
5. St. Regis Bangkok - VIU
6. Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok - Erawan Tea Room
7. The Sukhothai Bangkok - Colonnade
8. Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort - Riverside Terrace

Details of these promotions are usually found on the hotel Facebook page and although you can pre-book, it should not be necessary to pay upfront if you deal with the hotel desk directly.

Here are some other hotels that run the buffet option, usually you can select between day or night time.

• Shangri-La Hotel
• Dusit Thani Hotel
• Dusit Princess Hotel, Srinakarin, Prawet

Thai Food Hall

Large shopping centres like MBK, Platinum Mall, Emporium and Seacon Square all have large food halls.

If you would like to try a selection of food from around Thailand then this is the place to go for cheap eating.

The food hall in these big shopping centres have a great selection of dishes.

They mostly use the ticket or credit card system which you need to pre-purchase from a kiosk before you order your food.

If you budget 300 baht for two people then you should be able to get a main course, dessert and a drink each.

Go and buy the ticket before you select your Thai food.

You can reclaim any of the unspent money at the refunds desk before you leave.

Eating in a food hall like this is a really great way to try many different types of Thai dishes without breaking the bank.

Don't worry if you can't speak Thai, just point and smile.

This type of thai food hall experience is also available at Suvarnabhumi Airport near to where the tickets are sold for the bus to Pattaya at Gate 8. The food hall is called the Magic Food Point and you can start eating here as soon as you get off the plane or whilst waiting for your bus.

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