Yaowarat Road

Also known as Bangkok’s Chinatown, this is a bustling, frenetic, neon artery featuring an impressive trail of Chinese and oriental-inspired eateries and restaurants. Savour some of the best dim sum lunches in all of South East Asia.

Just a short stretch away from Yaowarat, sizzle the taste buds with the region’s hallmark Indian fare - not to mention a spicy array of Pakistani and Punjabi delicacies.

For a more modern, cosmopolitan air, check out the Siam shopping district and indulge in delectable choices of Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Western and European fare. Choose from restaurants, laid back buffets, or casual food court dine-ins.

Variety is indeed the spice of life, a mantra that Sukhumvit Rd has taken to heart, offering a seasoned selection of local and international food options. Enjoy quality Thai alongside European, American, Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern or Japanese. The menu is endless along Sukhumvit.

Bangkok’s business core is a culinary cornucopia. Take a long lunch at the Soi Lalais lunch market, sup fresh seafood by the Saladaeng intersection, Indonesian near Convent Road, Japanese by Soi Thaniya, or traditional Thai around Soi Pipat.

Elegant and cool, reserved and unassuming, delight yourself with the artistic vibe of Eat Me Restaurant. Savour its decadent modern, international and regional plates, with sizzling meat and poultry, sumptuous seafood and hearty vegetarian options.

Suda Restaurant is one of the oldest traditional Thai-Chinese family-run restaurants on Sukhumvit Road, and is conveniently situated underneath the Asoke SkyTrain station. The family owners have an eye for the freshest ingredients and one favourite is their pork satay. As a bonus, their prices are not much higher than what you find at most…

With its walls lined with delightful artwork and homely Thai ambience, Baan Khanitha produces excellent signature Thai dishes. The recipient of 10 consecutive ‘best Thai restaurant’ awards. Indulge in delectable hallmark dishes of spicy river prawn soup with glass noodles, and prawns with tamarind sauce, roasted duck, mango and sticky rice.

Le Dalat Indochine is a charming Vietnamese restaurant on bustling Soi 23, a short walk from Sukhumvit Road and Soi Cowboy. The restaurant is housed in a charming converted 1950´s villa, adorned with lush plants, modern art and French Vietnamese memorabilia. Savour Le Dalat’s crisp baguettes and bouillabaisse, mouth-watering local seafood and flourishing character.

Renowned for its no-frills, fast, tasty food and comfortable, lively setting, Roti Mataba provides top-notch budget Indian cuisine that will not leave a dent in the wallet. For next to nickels, take in a cosy feast of Massaman Curry, crisp garlic roti and tantalising chicken Korma, and wash it down with rounds of ice-cold Tiger…

Literally translated as ‘Cheap and Good,’ look no further than Took Lae Dee for excellent Thai and Western cuisine that goes ever-so-easy on the back pocket. On the long counter armed with chefs, delight in the simplicity, rich characters, busy action and hearty fare at this much revered Bangkok institution.

At this restaurant you can indulge yourself with Mediterranean influenced dishes made from locally produced and organic ingredients. Seven Spoons Bar And Restaurant also provides good vegetarian options.

This upscale restaurant promises a dining experience characterised by traditional Thai dishes made with local ingredients, such as their Bai Liang Curry with seafood caught that same day. If you want to make the most of it, they have a 5-course tasting menu, while their beverage list includes red, white and rosé wines, as well…

As well as its pulsing, energetic nightlife, Khaosan is a hub for excellent local and multicultural eateries - both affordable and enticing. Indian, Korean, Japanese, Western and Thai all vie for attention along this busy stretch. Dine in, outside, or indulge in a steaming fresh plate of Pad Thai by the curbside.