{"id":9088,"date":"2019-03-15T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/foodies-guide-to-bangkok\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T20:45:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T20:45:21","slug":"foodies-guide-to-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/activities\/foodies-guide-to-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodie&#8217;s Guide to Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have always been a foodie. My late nights are often spent secretly binging Chef&#8217;s Table, and I am always on the hunt for the best lunch deals. Recently, I have taken it upon myself to take this food obsession overseas, and what better place to start than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Bangkok.d178236.Destination-Travel-Guides\">Bangkok<\/a>? They say it&#8217;s every shopaholic and foodie&#8217;s paradise. Guess what? I&#8217;m both. Many think that they have to get away from the buzz and tourist hotspots to get authentic local cuisine. But I&#8217;m here to prove that wrong with my Bangkok food guide that shows you good places to eat right under your nose in popular shopping districts.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0The Best Bangkok Food to Eat Between Shopping Sprints<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Terminal 21<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the more expensive shopping districts in Sukhumvit. But don&#8217;t let the bling of the shops in Terminal 21 fool you. This is home to some of the best restaurants in Bangkok and their food is much more affordable than you think.<\/p>\n<h4>Have a Zeed<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/haveazeed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Have a Zeed<\/strong> <\/a>is a casual dining restaurant that serves high-quality Thai and Thai-fusion food at pretty affordable prices. There&#8217;s also plenty of great\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;vegetarian food in bangkok&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4224,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial,sans,sans-serif&quot;}\">vegetarian food in Bangkok<\/span>\u00a0and here is no exception. Nearly all their dishes have a vegetarian option, with meat swapped out for tofu.<\/p>\n<p>Their chicken wings are charred under high heat to create a crunchy, caramelised exterior. It&#8217;s a modern signature with authentic seasoning and flavours.<\/p>\n<p>The pad thai rice noodles are delicately chewy, the bean sprouts cooked to a tender translucency, and the sauce is fragrant and hits all the right notes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fried-chicken-wings-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Fried chicken wings in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pad-thai-have-a-zeed-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pad Thai from Have a Zeed in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Pier 21<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Pier21Terminal21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pier 21<\/a> is the food court located on the top floor in the shopping mall. The food here is extremely affordable &#8211; much to a shopper&#8217;s relief. They have a usual range of Bangkok dishes you might expect in the city: green curry, beef noodle soup, Hainan chicken rice.<\/p>\n<p>I hadn&#8217;t expected to find the best cheng tng I have ever tasted before! I wanted to see Thailand&#8217;s rendition of our beloved dessert and I was pleasantly surprised!<\/p>\n<p>Their lotus root was the surprise star of the show &#8211; it had a very dense bite to it &#8211; something only achievable from proper preparation. The care and attention to detail to each ingredient of the dessert was something I really didn&#8217;t expect from a food court stall.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48262 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cheng-tng-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Cheng tng in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48260 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cheng-tng-toppings-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A counter of Cheng tng toppings to choose from\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cheng-tng-toppings-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"More Cheng tng toppings\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Terminal-21-Shopping-Mall-Hotels.0-l6160933-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels near Terminal 21 [\/button]<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Platinum Mall<\/h2>\n<p>Ah, it&#8217;s everyone&#8217;s favourite mall to visit and revisit. With 4 floors of single-unit stalls pressed back-to-back in rows, there really seems to be no end to the shopping paradise. After all that walking, you&#8217;re bound to crave for something filling and carb-heavy to bring you through the rest of the day and thankfully, this also happens to be home to some of the best places to eat in Bangkok.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Platinum Food Center<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Platinum Food Center provides pretty much all the flavours of Bangkok food\u00a0you&#8217;ll ever need, within the labyrinthine mall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48264 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/beef-noodles-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Beef noodles in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hearty beef noodle broth &#8211; full of umami and savoury bites of meat. Noodles cooked into a delicate, slightly chewy texture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48263 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oyster-omelette-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Oyster omelette in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The oyster omelette was crispy and fluffy &#8211; all at once. Beansprouts saut\u00e9ed has a tender translucency and oysters tasted of the ocean are salty and refreshing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48268 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bur-bur-cha-cha-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tasty burbur cha cha in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I love bubur cha cha! Their chewy tapioca cubes were of lovely texture, and the sweet potatoes were very waxy &#8211; perfect for bubur cha cha lovers.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Platinum-Fashion-Mall-Hotels.0-l6158065-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels near Platinum Mall [\/button]<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>MBK<\/h2>\n<p>Located on the first floor of MBK Center, Big Food Court offers more homestyle, hawker-like Bangkok food compared to the food courts in other shopping malls. The look and feel of the place are somewhat akin to that of coffee shops back home. Although tourists tend to patronise the food court on the 6th floor, the staff here are very friendly, and their service tells you that they really care that you enjoy their food. And enjoy their food I did.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/papaya-salad-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Papaya salad in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Their papaya salad was refreshingly sweet, savoury, and tangy. Biting into the crispy garlic bits was like finding M&amp;Ms in a pack of tree nuts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/laksa-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tasty laksa in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Their tom yum goong, rich in seafood aroma and coconut milk, didn&#8217;t make me feel <em>jelak<\/em> at all.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48252 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/basil-pork-rice-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Basil pork rice dish in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There was a perfect amount of herbs in their basil chicken rice, and spicy enough to make me look forward to dessert. This was probably the best food centre experience I had in Thailand, serving up some of my favourite things to eat in Bangkok.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/MBK-Center-Hotels.0-l6160169-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels near MBK [\/button]<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Big C Supercenter<\/h2>\n<p>I didn&#8217;t actually intend on visiting Big C. But on my way back to the BTS Skytrain from Platinum Mall, we decided, &#8220;Ah, why not&#8230;&#8221; I was getting a little tired of traditional Bangkok food when I went to the Big C Food Court. But little did I know, I was in for a treat!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48266 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pineapple-rice-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tasty pineapple rice in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Loaded with ingredients, the pineapple rice had a generous helping of pineapples that have been softened to a tender texture which melds deliciously with the rest of the rice. The distinct wok hey of the whole dish is sure to make you eat your words about ever having too much Thai food.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48265 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/omelette-rice-and-red-curry-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Omelette rice and red curry in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our first time trying red curry after a week of spamming our diets with green curry. A memorable introduction of the sour spiciness we have missed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48279 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mango-sticky-rice-edited.png\" alt=\"Thai mango sticky rice dish\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thai mango sticky rice speaks for itself.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Big-C-Supercenter-Hotels.0-l6289426-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels near Big C Supercenter [\/button]<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Bangkok Street Food<\/h2>\n<p>Ah, the beacon of Thailand&#8217;s food scene. Bangkok street stalls are a favourite amongst tourists and locals since. They&#8217;re authentic Thai food, convenient and usually cheaper than most in-house hawkers. The variety and quality of street food are sure to give you the bang for your buck.<\/p>\n<p>I won&#8217;t attempt to crown any single stall as serving the best street food in Bangkok. Half the fun is for you to stumble upon your own favourite. Just try something whenever you come across some that look tempting.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48274 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/streetstalls-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Street food stalls in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48272 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/streetstalls-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Street stalls serving food in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48273 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/streetstalls-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Street food stalls in Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Chinatown Bangkok<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot to choose from when it comes to Chinatown Bangkok food, with aromatic dishes just waiting to satisfy your hunger.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Nai-Ek Kway Chup<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nai-Ek Kway Chup is the famed kway chup (rolled Thai rice noodles) in Chinatown. The queue is long but it moves relatively quickly. And the food, my goodness, the food.<\/p>\n<p>Groups will often get rice and an assortment of their meat dishes, whilst those who eat in pairs get a bowl of Kway Chup each. The satisfaction you get when you get a seat and indulge in savoury, umami bites under the flashing lights of Chinatown is sure to make for a memorable experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nai-ek-kway-jup-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Nai-ek Kway Jup in Chinatown Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48255 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nai-ek-kway-jup-rolled-rice-noodles-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rolled rice noodles from Nai-ek Kway Jup in Chinatown Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Their kway chup has an earthen soup which makes for great comfort food, yet the savoury crunch and varied textures of all its accessories make it the famed kway chup restaurant that it is. For those who get squeamish about ox tongue or stomach, I really recommend that it&#8217;s time to get acquainted with them. You won&#8217;t regret it!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/crispy-skin-pork-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Crispy skin pork from Chinatown Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nai-ek-dishes-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Nai-ek dishes from Chinatown Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each dish is catered to the kway chup protagonist in symphonic harmony.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sweettime Dessert<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sweettime Dessert was a random treasure house I found in Chinatown. Below its bright pink sign boasts a wide selection of Chinese-style desserts, from sticky glutinous rice balls in the ginger soup to chunky tau suan. I swear the detail that goes into the preparation of each dessert is incredible. Different ingredients are packed separately so that when you do mix them in the comfort of your hotel room, they taste almost as they would had they been prepared fresh.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48275 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sweettime-dessert-place-chinatown-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Sweettime stall in Chinatown Bangkok\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/China-Town-Bangkok-Hotels.0-n6049556-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Chinatown [\/button]<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Special Mention: Halal Chicken Stop<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48280 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/piri-piri-flaming-chicken-1.jpg\" alt=\"Piri-Piri Flaming Chicken restaurant in Bangkok\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48282 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/piri-piri-flaming-chicken-quarter-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Piri-Piri flaming quarter chicken in Bangkok\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48281 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/piri-piri-flaming-chicken-burger.jpg\" alt=\"Piri-Piri flaming chicken burger in Bangkok\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><em><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 8px;\">Photo credit \/ Piri Piri Asia<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The authentic Thai food in Bangkok is wonderful but sometimes you just want something a little different. Piri Piri Flaming Chicken, which may ring a bell from the peri-peri sauce you&#8217;d find at Nando&#8217;s, was the best departure from Thailand. Sure, it&#8217;s actually a Portuguese chain, but Singapore doesn&#8217;t have this deliciously juicy and sinful chicken stop. Their chicken burgers don&#8217;t feature patties that vaguely resemble chicken breasts &#8211; but whole chicken breasts. The meat is well marinated and juicy, you&#8217;ll have to constantly refrain from licking your fingers clean.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>For Snacks: Taokaenoi LAND<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48283 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/taokaenoi-land-2.jpg\" alt=\"Taokaenoi Land in Bangkok\" width=\"1202\" height=\"166\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Soy sauce, kimchi, and coconut-flavoured seaweed are amongst the curious selection of snacks you can find in this Thai-originated store.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re no stranger to Taokaenoi &#8211; their crispy yet non-greasy seaweed snacks have wormed their way to our countertops and aren&#8217;t leaving anytime soon. However, there are many products, including Taokaenoi Ramen, that have yet to show up at our supermarkets. They even sell packets of pre-prepared spices and ingredients to famous Thai dishes like massaman curry and pad thai.<\/p>\n<p>Be prepared to sacrifice a good amount of luggage space before entering this shop. Once you have a look at their quirky and fun selection of seaweed, there&#8217;s no turning back.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Bangkok Hotel Buffets<\/h2>\n<p>Who says the feasting has to end when you&#8217;re back at your <a href=\"https:\/\/travelblog.expedia.com.sg\/feature\/hotels\/best-hotels-in-bangkok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok hotel<\/a>? There are plenty of hotels in BKK that offer top-notch buffets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48278 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/holiday-inn-bangkok-buffet.jpg\" alt=\"Buffet at Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit \" width=\"1000\" height=\"617\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Bangkok-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Bangkok-Sukhumvit.h5317616.Hotel-Information?\">Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit<\/a> takes the daily morning breakfast buffets to the next level. You can find authentic Thai-style main courses and cuisines from all around the globe here. Chefs are on standby, making sure you receive food piping hot from the wok. If tangy pad thai and a generous serving of eggs and bread isn&#8217;t the perfect way to start your morning, I don&#8217;t know what is!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/anantara-riverside-resort.jpg\" alt=\"Seafood buffet at Anantara Riverside Resort in Bangkok\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Bangkok-Hotels-Anantara-Riverside-Bangkok-Resort.h2120.Hotel-Information?\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48276 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/anantara-riverside-resort-buffet-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hot food buffet at Anantara Riverside Resort in Bangkok\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Bangkok-Hotels-Anantara-Riverside-Bangkok-Resort.h2120.Hotel-Information?\">Anantara Riverside Resort<\/a> is another alternative for those who love the buffet. This time, however, you&#8217;re enjoying it by the riverside. Anantara makes a point to give its guests the ultimate VIP experience. Steaks grilled to perfection, handmade Italian pasta, and cocktails against the backdrop of a setting sun. Stunning settings with cuisine to match at Riverside Terrace with a Thai classical dancing performance every night.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bangkok food = endless adventure. 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