Looking for recommendations for a Spanish restaurant

La Bodega is solid but honestly for paella I'd go to Casa Manolo on Soi 23, tiny place near the mouth of the soi. The owner's from Valencia so the paella is done properly, and they do a decent menu del dia at lunch for like 350 baht which is a steal. Dinner paella runs a bit less than the Sathorn spots and the crowd is mostly Spanish expats, which is usually a good sign.

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If you want the real deal, try La Bodega at the corner of Narathiwat Soi 5 in Sathorn. It's run by an actual Spaniard, the paella takes about 40 minutes because they cook it to order, and the socarrat at the bottom is the part you're supposed to fight over. Expect around 700 to 900 baht per person with a drink, and I'd book ahead on weekends since it's a small room.

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theres a place called tapas cafe on sukhumvit soi 11 that does a decent paella, not mind blowing but good enough if ur craving it. also check out el toro if ur around thonglor, bit pricier tho

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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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