64 甜蜜家园 杜斯特 曼谷

Inside a charming 100-year-old Colonial house, chef Chalee Kader devises a creative Thai seasonal tasting menu. After a welcome drink in the lounge, guests move to the kitchen for the first bite and then into an elegant dining room. Dishes are reimagined with flair, from fried gourami fish with Thai dipping sauce to khao soi. Mains showcase Southern curries with several rice variations, and the sommelier's thoughtful wine pairing completes the experience.

This family-run stall is inevitably a hit with anyone who eats here, including patrons such as the Thai royal family. The simplicity of the exterior belies the gem of a Thai kitchen hidden inside. Some dishes are unique and feature the family's secret recipes. The stir-fried pork with bird's-eye chilli is tender and bursting with herbal aromas. The signature yellow curry with large prawns and crispy lotus root strikes the perfect blend of sour, spicy and sweet.

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.

This 70-year-old eatery in a vintage low-rise block is near the historic sights of Dusit district. Now run by the family's fourth generation, it specialises in braised beef, tongue beef and hotpot – served with or without soup and a selection of noodles. The light brown broth is smooth, aromatic and packed with carefully braised meat. Order the mixed braised beef with offal and no noodles for the full effect. Arrive early for lunch as it gets busy.

Veteran Chef Thierry Drapeau expands on his ‘cuisine of the soil’ philosophy he first explored in his native Loire Valley. The art-deco dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows and velvet curtains that open to reveal his stage – an open kitchen. Here, he achieves classic French flavours using imported herbs and edible flowers that evoke their terroir. The Flower Bouquet set menus rotate with the seasons, are great value and matched by excellent service.

There are some things in life worth queuing for. Welcome to one of them. Jay Fai has long been a street food icon, and for good reason — the begoggled chef’s signature crispy, golden-brown crab omelettes are wonderful and will remain long in the memory of everyone who’s tried them. If you’re looking for another reason to love the local legend, then also try her stir-fried prawns in yellow curry or one of the many noodle dishes. The queuing system is well organised but arrive knowing you’ll have to spend time standing in line – and bring cash.

This enduring street food stall is renowned for its egg noodles with grilled pork, prepared using an unchanged recipe for over 40 years. The secret lies in marinating pork rump slices for four hours in a mix of soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper before grilling over charcoal. The well-cooked noodles have a soft, sticky texture, served in a flavourful pork bone broth.