Any restaurant recommendations?

fwiw i think u should try somtam nua on siam square one, they have a lot of different som tam dishes and its pretty cheap, most dishes are around 100 baht, i prefer it over the places on sukhumvit road because its less touristy, honestly the pad thai at thip samai is prob better than anywhere else in bangkok, its on mahachai road and its open till 12 am

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ngl you should check out khao gaeng j prost on samyan road, their curries are super good and like 50 baht per dish, way better than those overpriced grab bowls

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If you're ordering Grab a lot, check out Baan Somtum on Sukhumvit Soi 14. Their somtam platter with grilled chicken and sticky rice is around 250 baht and feeds two people easily. I'd skip the viral boat noodles places and go to Wattana Panich for their beef noodle soup instead, it's been simmering for over 40 years and the broth is incredible.

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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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