If Anthony Bourdain asked you to take him to somewhere in Bangkok to eat this week, where would you take him?

ngl i'd drag him to khao gaeng jek pui in the old town for the lunch rush. it's this tiny spot run by a dude who's been doing the same 5 curries for decades, no menu just point at the pots. he'd love the chaos of eating on a plastic stool while motorbikes zip past on trok sato. the gaeng som is prob the best in the city, sour and spicy in a way that hits different

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i'd hit up soei in bangkok noi for that insane crab curry. he'd dig the chaos of the alley and how they don't mess around with spice

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honestly id take him to jay fai for the crab omelette. it's touristy now but he'd appreciate the history

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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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