Sivalai Secrets?

yeah the pool pics are pretty accurate but the real move is booking a sunset slot at the rooftop bar, that view over sukhumvit is unbeatable. service was fine when i went, nothing to complain about but not super memorable either. cocktails are like 400 baht which is standard for that area, they do a decent negroni. also heads up the elevator only goes to the 5th floor then you gotta take stairs up to the pool, just so you know

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i think the cocktails at the rooftop bar are decent but honestly the food at sivalai's restaurant is better than the pool views. the green curry there is legit, they do a solid lunch set for like 350 baht. the pool itself is fine but can get a bit warm in the afternoon since it's not super shaded, i'd go for early morning or late evening

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Stayed there last spring! The rooftop pool is insane. Pictures don't do it justice, seriously. It wasn't overly crowded when I went, but I went mid-week. Weekends might be a different story. Service was top-notch, cocktails were strong and tasty. The views... wow. Just be prepared for a bit of a climb to get to the pool area, there are stairs involved. But totally worth it. You'll love it.

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m moniquewolfrum · 5mo · OP

Wow, thanks! That sounds amazing. The rooftop pool is definitely selling it for me. Good to know about the stairs, I'm not exactly in peak physical condition these days haha. Mid-week trip it is then, I'll try to book that. Appreciate the heads-up about the crowds.

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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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