Where will be the best tourist foodcourt to go to in bangkok?

if you want crowded and central, the food court at centralworld on the 7th floor is your spot. it's called "food hall" and it's huge, always packed with both tourists and locals during lunch rush. prices are a bit higher than mbk but the space is cleaner and you get a nice view. try the boat noodles from the stall near the back, they're solid

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try the food court at siam paragon, basement level called food passage. it's always packed with both tourists and locals, especially around noon. prices are a bit higher than mbk or terminal 21 but the quality is consistent and the seafood selection is better than most. plus you're right next to the bts siam station so it's easy to bounce to other spots after

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the basement food court at siam paragon (called food court by the way, not the fancy one upstairs) is always a zoo especially on weekends. you get the full spectrum of people and the pad thai stall near the entrance has a line that snakes around for a reason. prices are a little more than street stalls but the ac is worth it when it's 35c outside

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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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