Makro Mayhem?

fwiw the trick is to treat it like a warehouse not a supermarket. grab a flatbed cart instead of a regular one, way easier to maneuver through those narrow aisles. and if you're doing pad see ew, check the section near the fresh noodles by the dairy wall, they've got the big bags of gai lan for like 30 baht less than the produce section

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Yeah, Makro's a beast. I usually just stick to my list and power through. Get a map at the entrance, seriously, it's a lifesaver. Also, try going early in the morning; it's way less chaotic then. And bring a friend, it's easier to remember where you parked that way too. Oh, and don't even think about getting lost in the kitchen supplies aisle... it's a black hole.

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m marlisruss · 5mo

Seriously, the kitchen supplies aisle is a whole other level of hell. I once spent a good twenty minutes in there just looking for a spatula. Twenty minutes! I should've just grabbed the first one I saw and ran. Early mornings are key, I'm definitely trying that next time. Thanks for the map tip too, I always end up wandering around aimlessly. And a friend...yeah, good thinking. Makes the whole experience a lot less stressful.

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imo the real trick is hitting the self-checkout lanes near the vegetable section, way less traffic than the main ones. also if you're after spices specifically, skip the main spice aisle and check the indian section on the far right by the rice sacks, they've got better deals on cumin and coriander. and yeah the rama 2 branch is calmer but the parking lot there is a nightmare on weekends, just a heads up

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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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