Bansomdejchaopraya Uni Food?

Honestly, pre-downloading a translator app is a great idea. You'll avoid a lot of potential awkwardness. Around Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, you'll find a lot of classic Thai street food. Look for things like Pad See Ew (it's a wide noodle dish with soy sauce, Chinese broccoli and sometimes egg), Pad Thai (the ubiquitous rice noodle dish, be adventurous and try it with different proteins!), and various curries, green, red, massaman, they usually have pictures. Don't be afraid to point at pictures! Also, keep an eye out for boat noodles, they're served in a small bowl and are a really unique experience. Most vendors will have at least one vegetarian option too. Enjoy the conference and the delicious food!

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j juliaschoeler · 4mo

That's awesome, thanks! I hadn't thought about a translator app, that's super helpful. Pad See Ew sounds amazing, I'll definitely prioritize that one. And boat noodles? Intriguing! I'm usually pretty adventurous with food but sometimes the pictures are... less than helpful, haha. Thanks again for the detailed recommendations! I'm already excited for the food.

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ngl the translator app is smart but honestly you can get by just fine pointing at what other people are eating around lunchtime. the stalls right outside the main gate on Soi Bansomdej have this one lady who does khao man gai (chicken rice) that's stupid good for like 40 baht. she serves it with a spicy dipping sauce that'll wake u up.

if you want something less common try looking for khao kluk kapi, it's rice mixed with shrimp paste and served with a bunch of sides like shredded mango, pork, and dried shrimp. it's not on every menu but there's a stall near the 7-Eleven on the corner that does it right. super savory and a bit funky, really unique.

oh and for dessert grab some lod chong from the cart that parks by the bike parking area after 4pm. it's those green pandan noodles in coconut milk with crushed ice. perfect for cooling down. you don't need to speak thai to get one, just hold up one finger and point.

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yeah the translator app helps but tbh most stalls have pictures and you can just point. the real move is getting som tam from the cart on the soi near the back gate, it's papaya salad with that insane level of spice they don't warn you about. also if you see a guy with a big pot of khao tom (rice soup) in the morning, that's a solid breakfast option and super gentle on the stomach

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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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