71 Sports Club Mystery

If you're after the secret room, just ask for the "back bar" when you order. The door you're looking for is behind the big curtain near the pool tables, not the bathroom one. I've been a few times and the staff are fine about it if you're not being weird, just don't film anything or they'll kick you out. The real hidden gem is asking for the off-menu Thai whiskey blend they keep under the counter, it's half the price of the imported stuff and way better.

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The secret room is real but honestly it's been overhyped by youtube vloggers. I've been a few times and it's basically just a small lounge with better AC and a proper whiskey selection. The real value at 71 is the Thursday night football crowd, that's when the place actually comes alive. If you're set on finding it look for the door next to the men's restroom but be chill about it, the staff gets annoyed when people make a scene.

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dunno about a secret room but the real trick is going on a quiet night and just chatting up the bartender for a while. they might offer u something not on the menu

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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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