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18
Isan Restaurants
$
NORTHEASTERN THAI
When a boxing match is on at Ratchadamnoen Stadium, these places are busy serving
plates of Isan (northeastern) staples like
gài yâhng
(grilled chicken),
so
̂
m·đam
(green
papaya salad) and
kôw nĭaw
(sticky rice).
(off Th Ratchadamnoen Nok; mains 30-120B;
10am-10pm;
;
klorng boat to Tha Phan Fah)
Top Tip
What's Your Name?
Banglamphu means 'Place of Lamphu', a reference to the
lam·poo
tree
(Duabanga grandiflora)
that was once
prevalent in the area.
19
Kimleng
$
THAI
This tiny family-run restaurant specialises in the dishes and flavours of central Thailand.
It's a good place to whet your appetite with an authentic
yam
(Thai-style salad) such as
yam Ъlah dùk foo
, a mixture of crispy catfish and mango.
(158-160 Th Tanao; mains 20-60B;
10am-10pm Mon-Sat;
;
klorng boat to Tha Phan Fah)
20
Ann's Sweet
$
CAFE
Anshada, a native of Bangkok, is a graduate of the Cordon Bleu cooking program. Come
to her cozy cafe for coffee and some of the most authentic Western-style desserts you'll
find anywhere in Bangkok.
(138 Th Phra Athit; mains 75-150B;
10am-10pm;
;
Tha Phra Athit
(Banglamphu))
