kee mao noodles recommendations please?

The best kee mao I've had in Bangkok is at Baan Somtum in Sathorn, but specifically their "kee mao talay" with mixed seafood. It's not a street stall, it's a sit-down restaurant, and they do a version with crispy fried basil on top that changes the texture completely. For other must-haves, the grilled pork neck at Soi Polo Fried Chicken in the same area is seriously good, and you can get both done in one trip since they're about 15 minutes apart by taxi.

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honestly just hit up any street stall in chinatown yaocharoat that looks busy with locals, kee mao quality is all about the wok hei and theyll have it down. skip the tourist spots for this one

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For proper kee mao, try the stall at Soi 38 in Ekkamai - it's the same soi as the famous mango sticky rice spot but further in. They char the noodles properly on high heat and use fresh bird's eye chilies, not the dried stuff. The pork belly version there is what I'd go for, around 80 baht. If you want other must-haves, the khao mun gai at Pratunam's Go-Ang is worth the queue for the ginger sauce alone.

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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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