Sunday Roast at Ocken?

Ocken is solid for what it is, but it leans more pub-grub than proper Sunday roast. The meat is decent, the Yorkshire is fine, but the gravy comes across as a bit thin sometimes. I'd put it a step below Kai for overall quality, closer to Bangkok Bob but with better atmosphere. The real draw at Ocken is the beer list and the vibe on Sukhumvit Soi 49, not necessarily the roast itself.

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yeah i've been to all three. bangkok bob is the most consistent but it's a bit of a trek. kai does the best roasties hands down. ocken i'd only go if i wanted a pint and happened to be hungry, the roast is just alright

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I'd actually steer you toward Kai if you're after the real deal. Their roast potatoes have that proper crispy outside and fluffy middle that Ocken just doesn't nail. The gravy at Kai is thicker and more flavorful too, almost like what you'd get at a gastropub back home. Ocken is fine for a casual Sunday with a few pints but I wouldn't go there specifically for the roast.

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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