P9 Ratchada Hotel

Prik-Yuak has flourished for 30 years, starting in the bustling Chatuchak markets and now stationed in a spacious, inviting location. The restaurant maintains its beloved approach to home-style Thai cooking. Signature dishes like the Southern Thai pork belly and egg stew showcase tender meat, boiled eggs, and tofu. The venue charms with light, earth-toned decor, a serene garden, and includes a café and boutique shop to enhance the dining experience.

Aunty Paew has been serving intense southern Thai cuisine for over 20 years, using daily fresh ingredients to inform a changing menu. The chef makes her own curry paste, and signature dishes include Kaeng Tai Pla fish curry and stir-fried sataw beans with shrimp and aromatic shrimp paste. The deep-fried frog with turmeric is another standout. Chilled watermelon refreshes the palate after this fiery feast.

This popular eatery has been serving Thai and Isan classics in a comfortable setting for over a decade. The diverse menu showcases traditional flavours from Hua Hin district, artfully blending classic Thai dishes with popular Isan favourites. Try the signature deep-fried pork belly glazed in a secret Lay Lao sauce with a rich caramelised aroma. Each plate celebrates the bold, zesty character of Thai cuisine. Ideal for discerning diners.

Head to this unassuming yet charming restaurant for Thai home-style cooking in Bang Sue district. For over 40 years, diners have been relishing the cosy ambience and a Thai menu that favours seafood over meat. The crispy pork pairs up with a distinctive apple sauce; the tom yum coconut soup is enriched by the flesh of young coconut for a flavour that is a delightful deviation from the norm. Call ahead to nab a table at this neighbourhood gem.

Like its sister restaurants in India and across the world, Bangkok’s Punjab Grill serves authentic yet contemporary Northern Indian cuisine. The menu features creative twists on dishes like chaat, which includes chutney-dressed avocado and puffed rice with yoghurt espuma. Equally flavourful are classics like biryani and tikka. Vegetarian dishes are offered à la carte and as part of tasting courses. A glass wall in the elegant dining room provides a view of the tandoor action.

Khum Hom gives Thai cuisine a modern, health-conscious twist, with every dish showing a calorie count and nutrition details, certified by a nutritionist. Rotating every six months, the menu reflects all regions of Thailand while keeping flavours approachable and adjustable to preference. There is also a vegetarian menu. Soft beige tones, wood panelling and a curved green banquette by the windows create a bright space ideal for families or relaxed gatherings.

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