Bangkok Uni Food Scene?

honestly you're in a good spot for foodies, the area around Bansomdej has some legit street food that tourists never find. walk down Soi Charoen Nakhon 38 after 5pm, there's this lady who makes the best khao mok gai (Thai biryani) for like 40 baht, her stall's always packed with students. also try the small muslim restaurant on Soi 31, family-run for decades, their massaman curry is unreal and they'll prob remember your face after a couple visits. skip the main road chains and just follow the crowds of students in uniform, they know where the real deals are

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fwiw the best food near Bansomdej isn't even on the main roads, it's the stalls that set up around the back gate on Soi Phet Kasem 63 around 6pm. there's a guy who does grilled pork skewers with this sticky tamarind sauce that's stupid good, 10 baht each and he's there every night rain or shine. also the khao man gai place on the corner of Soi 65 is run by this older couple who've been there since the 90s, their chicken is super tender and they give you a massive portion of rice for 50 baht. just bring cash, most of these spots don't take scan

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The uni canteen's alright for a quick bite, but you'll find way better stuff just wandering around. Tons of smaller places pop up near Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat, look for the areas with lots of students hanging out after classes. Seriously, the best food is often found down those tiny soi (side streets). Don't be afraid to try places that look busy, even if they're not fancy. You'll stumble across some amazing, cheap eats that way. Also, check out some food delivery apps popular in @Bangkok, they often show smaller, local spots you might miss otherwise.

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l linde · 5mo · OP

That's great advice! I hadn't thought about using food delivery apps to find hidden...well, not hidden, but less-obvious places. I'm usually pretty adventurous with street food, but the idea of navigating those tiny soi after a long day of lectures is a bit daunting sometimes. Thanks for the tip on Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat too, I'll definitely check that area out. Sounds like a good bet for some authentic Thai food.

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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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