Grilled Bananas? Like in terminal 21

The ones at Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin are worth the trip out east. There's a small stall near the vintage furniture section that does them with a really good coconut cream and sesame seed topping, about 30 baht. They also have a version stuffed with taro paste if you want something more filling. The market only really gets going after 6pm though, so don't show up too early.

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since u mentioned terminal 21, the sukhumvit soi 3/1 morning market has a lady who sets up around 10am and does grilled bananas with a sticky rice topping, not the usual coconut cream. she's near the noodle soup stall on the left as u walk in from the main road, about 20 baht per skewer. way less sweet than the tourist versions if that's ur thing

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if you're near the old town, check out the vendors along khao san road around 8pm. there's a guy near the 7-eleven at the phra athit end who does them with a bit of salt and sugar, really good. or if you're out in thon buri, the market by wongwian yai station has a couple stalls, cheaper than in tourist spots

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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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