Next craving, fish and chips! Best fish and chips in BKK?

the sportsman is solid, that's the classic pick. but if u want a slightly less dark, more open spot, check out the duke's in ekkamai. their batter's a bit thicker, more beer batter style, and they do a proper malt vinegar drizzle. also they've got decent pies if u wanna mix it up. one thing tho, ask for the fish well done if u can, sometimes they pull it early and it's a bit pale. and skip the tartare sauce, theirs is too mayo heavy, the vinegar's the way to go.

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if u want proper pub style with malt vinegar, hit the sportsman pub on suk soi 13. they do a legit haddock batter, crispy and not greasy, and they've got that vinegar on the table. it's a bit of a dark old school spot but that's the vibe. if u're closer to thonglor, the black swan is decent too but the sportsman's batter is lighter imo. just avoid the mall food court versions, those are sad.

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Another one worth throwing in the mix is the Robin Hood, there's a branch on Sukhumvit 33 and one near the British Embassy. They do a proper pub style with a decent chunky cut, and they've got the malt vinegar bottles on the tables already. It's a bit more family friendly than the sportsman, less of a dive, but the chips are proper chunky ones, not the skinny fries. Just don't expect anything fancy, it's classic boozer food.

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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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