another one people miss is on sukhumvit soi 22, down the little alley near the washinton square area. it's called russian deli & grocery, run by an older couple. they do homemade varenyky on weekends and have a good selection of sausages and smoked fish. prices are fine, like 250 baht for a decent pack of dumplings

for fresh stuff like rye bread or cottage cheese your best bet is still the weekend farmers market at jodd fairs tho, there's a russian guy who bakes from home and sells there. he's usually near the back by the clothing stalls

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there's a spot in pratunam called russian corner at the nana area, not the main soi 4 one but a smaller shop near soi 3. they have canned stuff, frozen pelmeni, and some sweets. prices are a bit higher than back home but still ok for the convenience, like 100-150 baht for a can of buckwheat or condensed milk. if you're after fresh bread or cheese you might be disappointed, it's mostly shelf-stable goods

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honestly the best spot is matryoshka on sukhumvit 23, right in the small soi behind asok bts. they have frozen pelmeni, buckwheat, canned fish, even kvass sometimes. prices are higher than thai stuff but still reasonable for imports, like 200-300 baht for a pack of dumplings

if u want cheaper stuff try the russian section at villa market on suk 33, they have basic staples like rye bread and condensed milk for less than the specialty shops

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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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