is this actually good fried chicken?

the fried chicken here is decent enough but honestly their honey butter sauce is what keeps me coming back. if you're comparing to the spot on Soi 23 that does the sriracha honey glaze, this one's way more consistent

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depends which spot you mean, there's a few places claiming to be the best. the one near on nut bts is pretty consistent, they use thigh meat which stays moist. the sriracha mayo they give is better than the sweet chili

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i think the real draw here is the marinade they use, it's got this slight lemongrass kick that sets it apart from standard fried chicken places. the portion size is generous for the price, like 80 baht for a big box. just don't expect it to be as good if you get delivery, it loses that crunch on the way over

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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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