Wandering around the bars and restaurants in Bangkok.

Bangkok is not only famous for its Buddhist sites but also for its street food paradise and top-notch bars. Every street corner here holds its own story, beckoning visitors to return and explore.

The vibrant food streets are a major attraction for tourists visiting Bangkok.

Street food delicacies: The soul of Bangkok

When it comes to Bangkok street food , images such as tangerine juice, pomegranate juice, coconut ice cream, som tam (a salad made with mashed mango and papaya), mango sticky rice, longan tea, and more immediately come to mind.

Yaowarat – Chinatown is one of the culinary paradises that attracts a large number of tourists. The area is bustling day and night, but especially when the streetlights come on, it becomes an endless source of inspiration for content creators. For example, Lisa (Blackpink) spent three days in Yaowarat filming her music video for "Rockstar." While there, you can't miss Guy Kao, a takeaway restaurant specializing in grilled fresh squid with a unique spicy sauce. About 100 meters from Guy Kao is Nai Ek, a restaurant specializing in roasted pork with a famous noodle soup: crispy roasted pork with a sour and spicy broth, served with offal (gizzard, liver, and stomach). Also on this street, T&K Seafood is very familiar to Vietnamese tourists, known as "Chinatown seafood" with its green and red branches.

Other famous food areas in Bangkok include Khao San Road, Talad Rod Fai night market with its giant spicy ribs, Asiatique night market, and Chatuchak weekend market. If you want to eat street food at night but in an air-conditioned room that serves until 3 am, you can visit Jae Koy restaurant near Ratchathewi BTS station.

Each bar in Bangkok has its own unique style and creative concept.

Queue up for coffee.

Not only Japan, South Korea, or Vietnam, but Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is also famous for its unique cafes. A prime example is Factory Café, located right at the foot of the BTS Phaya Thai station. After achieving Top 2 Espresso in the world and becoming a popular spot for TikTokers, Factory has become increasingly popular and opened a second branch 10km from the city center. However, the first branch still has long lines from opening to closing time. Many people are willing to wait for hours to enjoy a cup of coffee. Besides Factory, Bangkok also has other popular cafes such as Nana Coffee Roaster in the Ari area and The Blue Mustang building, a location that attracts many content creators.

Asia's top bar

In the Top 100 Best Bars in Asia 2024 list, Bangkok made an impressive appearance with 10 representatives, including BKK Social Club (ranked 7th), Vesper (13th), Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar (18th), Bar Us (21st), Tropic City (62nd), Opium (73rd), Firefly (83rd), Asia Today (90th), The Bamboo Bar (91st) and Dry Wave Cocktail Studio (98th). Each bar has its own style, but the common point is that the drinks are flavorful, and the bartenders have many ideas based on local culture.

Besides, if you wander through the narrow alleys of Bangkok, you can easily find many interesting hidden gems. Those who have seen the famous film "In the Mood for Love" by Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai will surely be impressed by the moment when Chow Mo-man and So Lai-chun stroll down a street at night, stopping by a window and an old wall. In reality, this scene wasn't filmed in Hong Kong but in Bangkok, specifically on Charoenkrung Road near the French Embassy. This area has many old houses with walls clearly showing the marks of time.

In that quiet street lies a hidden bar called Siwilai Sound Club. It has a touch of Japan, a touch of Thailand, a touch of old New York style, and even a touch of pre-1997 Hong Kong. A grand piano sits in the center, and there's live music every weekend, mostly jazz.

Bangkok's street food scene is diverse, with many high-quality eateries.

Sometimes, when traveling to a familiar place, try something new. Siwilai Sound Club offers a nostalgic vibe and a sense of familiarity; even if it's your first time, it feels like you've known it for a long time, like something out of a movie that evokes memories of the past.

Bangkok, with its blend of the old and the new, is the ideal destination for those who enjoy exploring local eateries and experiencing the unique culture of Southeast Asia. From vibrant street food and beautiful, delicious cafes to distinctive bars, Bangkok always offers delightful surprises. Try wandering through the city's nooks and crannies at night to understand why Bangkok consistently ranks among the most popular cities for young people worldwide, a place that evokes a carefree and youthful vibe.

“…Those were the hurried days of rushing to the bustling city,

These were long, stormy nights, with no sign of tomorrow.

It's a series of shots of Tequila followed by Gin.

Laughter echoed through the empty cafe, as if there were no worries.

These are journeys without a specific purpose, just to see the vastness of the sky.

The taste of youth, bitter yet sweet.

"Injecting a touch of wildness, a touch of madness into the night…"

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