Best "Halal" Pad Kaprow in Bangkok?

For halal pad kaprow in Bangkok, I've had good luck at restaurants near the Nana area on Sukhumvit Soi 3. There's a spot called Jaiyen that does a decent version with chicken or beef, though they lean a bit heavy on the prik. You might also check out some of the halal food stalls inside the Al Meroz Hotel buffet on Ramkhamhaeng, they often have it made fresh with holy basil.

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if you're near the old town, there's a halal spot called Khao Soi Islam on Charoen Krung, they do a mean pad kaprow with beef or chicken, real fragrant basil and not too oily. also check out the little stalls around Pahurat market, they sometimes have it with a fried egg on top for like 40 baht

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honestly, i'd hit up the halal food court in the basement of MBK Center, there's a stall near the back that does a killer pad kaprow with crispy pork substitute, not sure if it's technically holy basil but it hits the spot

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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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