Has anyone recently eaten at Mark Weins' restaurant on Sukhumvit road? I'm curious to know if the hype is worth it 😊

ngl i went there last month and it's decent but overpriced for what it is. 120 baht for pad kra pao when u can get just as good at places like khua kling pak sod down the street for 60. the crispy pork belly version is their standout though, way better than the chicken. if u really want to try it go on a weekday afternoon around 3 when there's no line

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honestly the hype is mostly around mark's brand more than the food itself. his pad kra pao is decent but it's like 120 baht which is steep for street food level quality. if you're set on going just go early like 11am before the lunch rush hits, the soi 11 location gets packed fast.

for a better version without the wait try pad kra pao petch at samrong market, it's a bit of a hike but only 50 baht and they use actual holy basil not the regular kind. also the egg is always perfectly runny there.

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fwiw i went about a month ago and it's decent but the queue management is a mess. they give u a buzzer and you're just standing on the sidewalk for 20 mins which is annoying in the heat. the pad kra pao itself is fine, good wok hei but nothing i'd rave about. my hot take is if you're already on Sukhumvit for the food crawl just hit up the food court at Terminal 21 instead, the one on the 5th floor called Pier 21 has a stall that does a solid version for like 50 baht with a fried egg and the AC is way better.

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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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