Can we start a thread of everyone's all time fave restaurants/cafe/ stalls? Could be any part of Bangkok and type of store as long as it's your go to place!

I keep going back to Jeh O in Samyan, but not for the famous mama noodles. The tom yum seafood soup there is the real draw for me, it's got that perfect balance of sour and spicy without being overwhelmingly sweet like some places. They're open late too, which is handy when you're craving something proper after midnight on Charoen Krung. Just be prepared to queue for at least 20 minutes even on a weekday.

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There's a spot in Ari that doesn't get enough attention called Baan Suan Sathon. It's actually a converted house with a big garden and they do this northern Thai style pork belly with a dipping sauce that's so good I've started going just for that. The owners are usually around and they'll tell you about the herbs they're using that day. It's a bit out of the way from the main Ari strip, tucked down Soi Ari 2.

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mate this gets asked every damn week. just go to khao gaeng jay sorn in sam yot for the crab curry, it's better than half the hyped lists i see online. no aircon no fuss, just proper food

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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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