Dinner at a Gentleman's Club?

honestly most of the places on your list are hostess bars, not really what you're after. czech club and the pimp are more about the company and drinks, you'll get bothered a lot. m club is a bit better but still very hostess-heavy.

try cassiopeia on sukhumvit 33, it's one of the few that actually does proper food and lets you watch the show from a table without a girl sitting with you. i've done exactly this there, just told the mamasan i'm eating and she left me alone. the minimum spend is around 1500 baht and their steak is surprisingly decent for a club.

sherbet club in thonglor is another option, they have a lounge area in the back where you can just watch and eat, but the food is mostly bar snacks. the vibe is more relaxed than the others on your list

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I'd skip most of those if you actually want to eat in peace. Try Black Caviar on Sukhumvit 23, they have a proper dining menu and a stage setup where you can sit at the bar tables away from the girls. Just tell the mamasan upfront you're here for dinner and the show, they'll leave you alone after you pay the cover.

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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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