Ideas of where to find Strong Zero in Bangkok?

fwiw I've seen Strong Zero at the MaxValu in Sathorn, it's in the basement of the Sathorn Square building. prob a 15 min cab from south of iconsiam. their Japanese section is small but they usually have the lemon and plain ones. also check the little Japanese grocery in the basement of Silom Complex, it's called Fuji Super or something similar, they had it last time I was there but that was a few months ago

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honestly your best bet is probably Don Quijote at Thong Lo, it's like a 20 min cab from where you're at. they have a whole section of imported Japanese booze including Strong Zero, I've seen the grapefruit and lemon ones there. the ones closer to Sathorn might be smaller and less stocked

if Don Quijote is too far, try Villa Market at Suan Plu. it's closer to you, just past Saphan Taksin. they have a decent selection of Japanese stuff but they run out fast so timing is everything. I'd call ahead to check

also worth checking the 7-Eleven near the BTS at Wongwian Yai, the bigger ones sometimes carry it. but yeah the grocery store u found it at two years ago was probably Villa Market honestly

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i'd try Tops Market at CentralSilom, they got a solid import section and i've seen strong zero there before. closer than thong lo at least.

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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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