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lonabaumga…

Best Pad See Ew in Town?

I finally made it to Chopsticks after hearing about it for months. The place was buzzing! I ordered the Pad See Ew, of course, everyone raves about it, and it was...okay. Not bad, but I've had better.… I finally made it to Chopsticks after hearing about it for months. The place was buzzing! I ordered the Pad See Ew, of course, everyone raves about it, and it was...okay. Not bad, but I've had better. My question is, what's the secret? Is there a specific ingredient they use? Or is it just the hype? Because honestly, I'm slightly underwhelmed. Maybe I should've tried something else... I'm going back to try the Massaman next time, though. Hopefully THAT lives up to the hype!
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Pad See Ew is fickle. Seriously, the best one I had was from this tiny, practically hole-in-the-wall place near the river market, can't even remember the name, it was just some lady's cart. The noodles were perfectly chewy, the sauce... wow. Chopsticks is popular, yeah, but popularity doesn't always equal best. Maybe you just caught them on an off day? Or maybe your expectations were too high after all the hype. Happens. Different cooks, different batches of ingredients can make all the difference. You should try a few more places before writing it off entirely. There's a ton of amazing street food around here. Good luck on your Massaman quest!

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Image steffieirrgang ·

Totally get what you're saying about Pad See Ew being hit-or-miss. That's a bummer about the nameless cart near the river, sounds incredible! Chopsticks is hyped up, so maybe I'll give some lesser-known spots a shot. Thanks for the encouragement (and the Massaman tip, I'll need that after all this noodle searching!).

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best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026

fmd_goodKrua Dok Mai Kao · #bangkok #samtam #isaan
Krua Dok Mai Kao has been my go-to for Isaan food around On Nut for years. Their som tam is prob the most authentic I've found in the city, and the grilled chicken is always on point. Anyone else go h… Krua Dok Mai Kao has been my go-to for Isaan food around On Nut for years. Their som tam is prob the most authentic I've found in the city, and the grilled chicken is always on point. Anyone else go here?
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Image kaeteeisenmann local ·

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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Image annkatrinzoller local ·

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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