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Brass & Oak cocktails: still worth it in 2026?
Their old fashioned uses a house orange bitters that's worth the trip alone, imo.
That house bitters is still the move, but they only batch it in small runs so later in the evening it's sometimes 86'd.
The drinks are still solid but Friday after 10pm on Soi 11 is elbow-to-elbow, so go early or on a weeknight instead.
Agreed, though I'd add that the soi's motorbike taxis start surcharging around 9, so factor that into your timing.
also worth knowing the meter taxis won't stop on that stretch after 8, they'd rather wait for a flagfall fare. so have a grab ready or just walk down to the mouth of the soi where they actually pick up
Ask for a seat away from the door, it gets drafty.
Fair point, and the back booths by the toilet wall stay warmest once the aircon cranks up.
wednesday works too since the office crowd clears out by 8 and u get the same list with actual breathing room
Thursday's quieter than Wednesday, in my experience.
Yeh and the BTS Nana exit gets jammed around 11 too, so bail before then if u want a taxi.
best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026
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.
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.
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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