Chopsticks Conundrum

Chopsticks' green curry has always been hit or miss, I think their strength is the smoky wok hei which doesn't carry over to the curry pot. The massaman is a solid choice, it's rich and consistent, but honestly the real hidden gem is their crispy pork belly stir-fry with basil. If you're back on Sukhumvit near Soi 11, grab the massaman and skip the green curry entirely.

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ngl chopsticks is a solid spot but their green curry has always been mid to me. i think their strength is the wok-heavy dishes like pad see ew or the drunken noodles. if you go back, try the massaman, it's actually pretty consistent and the peanuts give it a nice crunch. also, if you're on sukhumvit soi 11, hit up the little cart outside for a cheaper but still fire pad thai afterward

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honestly i think their green curry has always been kinda bland, it's not just you. the real move is getting the drunken noodles with extra chili, or the basil pork if you want something with actual heat

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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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