Good Khao Soi near Platinum Mall?

theres a place in platinum mall itself actually, on the 6th floor food court. i know food court khao soi sounds sketchy but they've been doing it for years and its surprisingly decent. the lady who runs it used to have a shop in chiang mai before moving here. 80 baht with a chicken leg, comes with pickled mustard greens and shallots on the side. not the best in bangkok but definitely the closest to your hotel

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honestly there's a spot called khao soi chiang mai at the old sae phraeng intersection, it's about a 10 minute walk from platinum through the pratunam market area. they do a solid version with the right balance of curry and coconut milk, plus they'll add extra crispy noodles if u ask. just go before 1pm or they might run out of the good cuts of chicken

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another option is khao soi sukhothai which is a bit further but worth the walk, maybe 15-20 mins from platinum. they use a slightly thicker curry base that clings to the noodles better, and the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender. it's on petchaburi soi 15, tucked behind a massage place. they close at 3pm so go for lunch

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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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