Saxophone Pub - family friendly?

Pretty sure the policy hasn't changed, kids are fine before the music kicks off in earnest. One thing worth knowing is the whole venue is non-smoking now, which makes a big difference compared to how it used to be. Your 10 year old will probably get a kick out of watching the band set up if you get there early, and the garlic pepper pork ribs are still a solid choice for a kid who doesn't want anything too adventurous.

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yeah they still let kids in before 9pm or so, same as before. just sit upstairs or in the back if you want it a bit quieter, the live music starts around 8 and gets loud fast. honestly your kid will prob be fine as long as you leave before the late crowd shows up around 10. i'd grab a table by the window on the second floor, better view and less cigarette smoke drift

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It's been at least that long for me too, and the vibe is basically the same. Your 10-year-old will be fine early, just aim for that 6pm opening like someone else said. I'd suggest grabbing a table on the ground floor near the side wall, you get a decent view of the stage without being right in the speaker blast. The pad prik sod tod is still a good bet for something mild, and they do a decent kids sized portion of rice if you ask.

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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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