Where can I find Chicken Chinese Soup Dumplings?

honestly if you're strict about no pork at all, Din Tai Fung's chicken version still uses some pork fat for that gelatin texture so it's prob a no-go. I'd skip the mall spots and try Chengdu Kitchen on Soi Nana, they do a chicken and mushroom soup dumpling that's actually pork-free, just call ahead to confirm they have it that day since it's not always on the menu.

for pizza, Pizza Hut is the only one open late but that's not really a rec. If you want something legit, try Appia on Soi 31, they do a proper Roman-style crust and the burrata one is killer, just bring cash since their card machine breaks half the time

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For truly pork-free soup dumplings, your best bet is actually the Muslim-run spots around Bang Rak. Bangkok Muslim Restaurant on Soi Charoen Krung 43 does a chicken xiaolongbao with a clear broth that's all chicken, no pork fat involved. They're not as soupy as the Chinese versions but the flavor's cleaner and they're halal certified so you know there's no cross contamination.

On the pizza front, I'm going to throw you a curveball and say Il Bolognese on Soi Langsuan. They're not trendy or Instagrammable but their margherita is the closest thing to what I ate in Naples, and they don't charge 600 baht for it like some of the newer places. The owner's Italian and he's usually there making the dough himself.

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Chicken soup dumplings are pretty rare here since most places stick with pork, but I'd check out Din Tai Fung at Siam Paragon. They do a chicken xiaolongbao that's decent, though it's still mixed with pork fat for the broth so it might not work for you depending on how strict you are. For pizza, Pizza Mania on Soi 49 has a solid thin crust if you like that style, or you can try the Neapolitan at Pala Pizza on Sukhumvit 31, they use good imported mozzarella.

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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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