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Nestled in a vintage townhouse, this popular street food joint serves up savory fish ball noodle soup. Expect fresh, made-to-order meals that might require a wait due to the frequent bustle. However, the wait pays off with homemade seafood like fish balls, fish dumplings, and fish cakes, all enhancing the soup's umami taste.

This hidden gem, tucked away in a Bangkok alley since 1999, excels in fish ball noodle soup. They offer fresh, umami-rich fish balls, al dente noodles, and a savoury, aromatic broth. Optional toppings like cheese and poached egg, along with large servings and ample condiments, provide great taste and value.

With its blue-framed windows, green façade and bright blue door, this welcoming place instantly makes an impression. Inside, raw cement walls and a wooden ceiling make for an industrial yet relaxing vibe. The food, made using fresh ingredients from the northeast, boasts Isan flavours – the som tam and grilled meats are boldly seasoned and well-executed. Generous portions are ideal for sharing, and spice levels can be tailored to your liking.

Nusara pairs refined cooking with a mesmerising view of Wat Pho, best admired from the softly lit rooftop. Olive-green interiors with gold accents set a quietly elegant tone. The journey begins with welcome bites, before guests descend to the main dining room. Highlights include a stellar Thai Wagyu stir-fry with holy basil and a delicate quartet of regional relishes – each dish telling its own story. One of Bangkok's most intimate Thai dining experiences.

When the chef-owner’s family runs a wholesale seafood business, you can guarantee that her menu will be based on great fish and shellfish dishes, with enough choices to keep everyone happy – and at prices that keep everyone returning. Don’t miss the steamed sea bass with lime, or the stir-fried squid with salted egg. It’s a huge operation with four dining areas, but it’s run with reassuringly calm efficiency. Even with all this space, arrive early on weekends to avoid a long wait.

Simple in its design, with a white pavilion and modest dining tables, the restaurant also offers some outdoor seating. The owners are hands-on, preparing every dish with care. The stir-fried crab has a naturally sweet meat and wok-fried aroma, and is served with glass noodles, spicy chilli and crunchy mimosa. The large butterfly-cut river fish is nicely char-grilled. The grilled river prawns, meanwhile, are clearly the people’s favourite.

Phat rewards beef devotees who find this spot that showcases slow-braised cuts – from Kobe-style brisket to melt-in-your-mouth tendon. Blanched in an aromatic clear broth, the liver is silky perfection. The rich beef curry is sublime. N.B. They close on the 1st and 16th of each month.