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( 27 Th Pramuan; mains 80-120B; 8am-6pm Mon-Sat, to 3pm Sun; BTS Suras-
ak)
This venerable Thai eatery has numerous branches and mall spin-offs around
town, but we still like the quasi-concealed original branch. The diverse menu spans
regional Thai specialties from just about every region, daily specials and, occasion-
ally, seasonal treats.
SOMBOON SEAFOOD $$$
Chinese-Thai
(
www.somboonseafood.com
; 169/7-11 Th Surawong; mains 120-900B; dinner;
BTS Chong Nonsi)
Holy seafood factory: ascending the many staircases to a free
table might make you nervous about the quality of so much quantity, but Somboon's
famous crab curry will make you messy and full.
LORD JIM'S $$$
Brunch
(
www.mandarinoriental.com
; 0 2659 9000; 48 Soi Oriental/38, Th Charoen
Krung; buffet 1480-1950B; noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri, 11.30am-3pm Sat, 11am-3pm
Sun; river ferry Tha Oriental)
Even if your not staying at the Oriental Hotel, you
should save up for the riverside seafood buffet at Lord Jim's.
FOODIE $$
Thai
( Soi Phiphat 2; mains 80-150B; lunch & dinner; BTS Chong Nonsi)
This airy,
cafeteria-like restaurant boasts a menu of hard-to-find central- and southern-style
Thai dishes. Highlights include the
yam sôm oh
, (a spicy/sour/sweet salad of
pomelo) and the spicy
prík kĭng Ъlah dòok foo
(catfish fried in a curry paste until
crispy).
SOMTAM CONVENT $
Thai
( 2/4-5 Th Convent; mains 20-120B; 10.30am-9pm; BTS Sala Daeng, MRT Si Lom)
Northeastern-style Thai food is usually relegated to less-than-hygienic stalls
perched by the side of the road with no menu or English-speaking staff in sight. A
