Japanese curry recommendations?

i'd skip the chains and hit up samurai curry in the thong lor area. it's a tiny spot that does a solid hokkaido-style soup curry, which is a bit different from the standard thick sauce you see everywhere. they let you pick your spice level and the broth is light but really flavorful, goes great with the roasted veggies they pile on top. just a heads up it's cash only and closes early, like 8pm most nights

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there's a place called jiyu curry near phra khanong bts that does a pretty focused japanese curry menu. they do the whole thickness vs spice level thing which i haven't seen elsewhere in bangkok, plus their chicken karaage curry is way better than the standard tonkatsu version imo. it's a small shop so seating is tight around lunch but worth it

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You people really can't use a search bar, can you. Kokoro in the Ekkamai area does a decent Japanese curry that's actual restaurant quality, not some frozen katsu slapped on day-old rice. It's a small chain so there are a few locations around town but the one

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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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