Dim Sum in Chinatown. Any recommendations?

Both replies are right about the early morning cart scene. If you want a proper sit-down spot with actual tables, try Jok Prince on Charoen Krung Road near Soi 29. They're known for their rice congee but the dim sum selection is solid and they open at 6am. Gets busy with locals who've been going there for decades, and you'll pay maybe 80-100 baht for a good spread.

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Honestly just head to Yaowarat Road around 7-8am, tons of places pop up with carts. I always stop at the spot near the old Odeon Circle, not sure the name but it's got steamers out front and the pork buns are killer. Grab some cha yen too while you wait.

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yeah theres a spot on trok mai chai (its a small alley off yaowarat) that does killer dim sum, they got these shrimp har gow that are super fresh. gets packed fast though so go early like 6am if u want a seat

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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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