Travel Reference
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Ko Ratanakosin, Banglamphu & Thonburi
Likhit Kai Yang
(off Th Ratchadamnoen Nok; mains 30-150B; 10am-10pm; ; klorng boat to Tha Phan Fah)
Located
just behind Ratchadamoen Stadium (avoid the rather grotty branch directly next door to
the stadium), this decades-old restaurant is where locals come for a quick northeastern
Thai-style meal before a Thai boxing match. The friendly English-speaking owner will
coach you through the ordering process, but don't miss the herbal grilled chicken.
NORTHEASTERN THAI
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Krua Apsorn
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THAI
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(
www.kruaapsorn.com
;
Th Din So; mains 65-350B; 10.30am-8pm Mon-Sat; ; klorng boat to Tha Phan
Fah)
This homey dining room has served members of the Thai royal family and, back in
2006, was recognised as Bangkok's Best Restaurant by the
Bangkok Post
. Must-eat
dishes include mussels fried with fresh herbs, the decadent crab fried in yellow chilli oil
and the
tortilla Española
-like crab omelette.
Shoshana
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ISRAELI
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(88 Th Chakraphong; mains 70-240B; 10am-midnight; ; Tha Phra Athit (Banglamphu))
Although
prices have gone up slightly since it opened back in 1982, Shoshana still puts together a
cheap and tasty Israeli meal. Feel safe ordering anything deep-fried - they do an excel-
lent job of it - and don't miss the deliciously garlicky eggplant dip.
Mangkud Cafe
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THAI
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(Club Arts;
www.clubartsgallery.com
;
Soi Wat Rakhang; mains 100-350B; 11am-10pm Tue-Thu, to 11pm Fri-Sun;
; cross-river ferry from Tha Chang)
Mangkud is probably the most sophisticated place to
eat on the Thonburi side of Mae Nam Chao Phraya. The river views and breezes are un-
paralleled, and the upscale-ish herb-heavy Thai dishes are clever and tasty; try the 'wa-
termelon with dried fish', a traditional sweet-savoury snack. Look for the sign that says
Club Arts.
