Where to get Kanom Kai Nok Kra Ta near Silom/Sukhumvit skytrain line?

honestly just hop off at asok and walk into bangkok's oldest soi, soi 23. there's a tiny old lady cart near the entrance of khlong toei market around 10am that makes them fresh. she's been doing it for decades, better than any shop version. otherwise check the morning stalls at the end of soi sukhumvit 71, near the phra khanong bts stop. both are under 10 minutes from the station

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The food court at Robinson Bangrak is fine but if you're on the Sukhumvit line, try the morning market under the expressway near the Phrom Phong BTS exit 4. There's a couple of stalls that do kanom kai nok kra ta with a slightly thicker batter, almost like a mini pancake. They're usually set up until about 11am and cost around 20 baht for a bag. The walk is maybe three minutes from the station, just head towards the Benjasiri Park side.

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oh the soi 23 cart is solid but if you want a sit down spot, try the food court on floor 5 of robinson bangrak near the sala daeng bts. they have a rotating vendor stall that does these little eggy cakes, not exactly the same but pretty close and you can grab it with a coffee. also there's a random lady with a cart at the end of soi sukhumvit 39 near the phra khanong canal around 4pm, she does a crispy version with shredded pork inside. both are quick walks from the station

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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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