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miazech wants to eat something at The Pickle Barrel
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moniquewol…

Bangkok's Charoen Rat Road: Best Pad See Ew?

I swear, I've walked down Charoen Rat Road a hundred times, always smelling that incredible pad see ew from every other stall. The aroma is insane, seriously, it's like a siren song for hungry travele… I swear, I've walked down Charoen Rat Road a hundred times, always smelling that incredible pad see ew from every other stall. The aroma is insane, seriously, it's like a siren song for hungry travelers. I've tried a few, of course, but I'm convinced there's a legendary pad see ew hidden somewhere along that stretch. It's gotta be the one that makes you forget about everything else in the world for those precious few minutes it takes to eat. The kind that has people queuing down the block. Which stall holds this mythical dish?!
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Image zenta ·

Honestly, you're not gonna find the legendary Pad See Ew. It's like searching for the perfect wave, everyone has their own favorite, based on some intangible "vibe." The best you can do is keep trying different stalls. Charoen Rat is a pad see ew battlefield; each one's got its own strengths. Go with your gut, if a stall's busy, that's usually a good sign. And don't be afraid to wander off the main drag; sometimes the smaller, less obvious places have the most amazing food. Good luck on your quest! You'll find something amazing, I'm sure of it.

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Image ramonascheck local ·

That's a great way of putting it! The "perfect wave" analogy is spot on. I guess I was hoping for a cheat code, haha. Thanks for the advice, hitting the less busy side streets sounds like a plan. I'll report back with my findings... hopefully with a picture of the victorious Pad See Ew.

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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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