Favorite hole-in-the-wall massage places on/off Sukhumvit?

I've been to a few on the smaller soi off Thong Lor that don't really have names, just a sign saying "Thai Massage" in Thai. One on Soi 55 near the back of J Avenue, a couple doors down from the tiny laundromat, does a good job for 300 baht. The owner's been doing it for years and knows how to work out knots without trying to crack your spine. I'd also check out the place on Soi 38, just past the food stalls and before the condo entrance, it's cheap and the ladies are friendly but they don't speak much English. Just point at the price board and they'll sort you out.

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Yeah, there's a tiny spot on Soi Ekkamai 10, right before the little temple, that's really solid. It's run by two sisters, no sign in English, just a green door and a bell. 300 baht for 90 minutes, and they do this awesome shoulder and neck focus that's hard to find at the big places.

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Over on Soi 26 near Phrom Phong, there's a small place called Preecha Massage tucked behind the Japanese restaurants. It's nothing fancy, no air conditioning even, but the older ladies there know their stuff and it's 250 baht for an hour. I'd skip the foot massage at most of these little shops on Sukhumvit proper and go straight for the Thai massage, that's where they really shine. The one on Soi 49 near the Ekkamai BTS exit, right next to the 7-Eleven, is also solid and usually has no wait.

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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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