I need help locating a specific place in Sukhumvit.

honestly that sounds a lot like the outdoor area at Sukhumvit Soi 10, there's a small square behind the Novotel with a few open-air bars and pool tables setup. it's not super obvious from the street, you gotta walk past the hotel entrance and it opens up in the back. drinks are cheap there too, like 80-100 baht for a beer last time i was around

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Sounds like you're describing one of those sois (side streets) off Sukhumvit, possibly somewhere around Soi 11-13. Those areas are packed with bars and often have spillover onto the street with makeshift setups. Try looking at Google Street View images of that stretch; it might jog your memory. Failing that, a bit more detail on anything else nearby (a specific shop, landmark, etc.) would help.

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yeah that's prob Soi 8, there's a little courtyard tucked behind the street with like 4-5 bars and pool tables scattered around, not a proper square but feels like one once ur inside. look for a small soi dog leg near the 7-11 on Sukhumvit 8, it's easy to miss

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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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