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(1612 Th Songwat; mains 110-320B; 4pm-midnight Tue-Thu, to 1am Fri-Sun; ; Tha Ratchawong,
Hua Lamphong exit 1 & taxi)
Combining Thai-Japanese dishes, Belgian beers and a retro/artsy
atmosphere, Samsara is easily Chinatown's most eclectic place to eat. It's also very tasty,
and the generous riverside breezes and views round out the package. The restaurant is at
the end of tiny Soi Khang Wat Pathum Khongkha, just west of the temple of the same
name.
Thanon Phadungdao
Seafood Stalls
(cnr Th Phadungdao & Th Yaowarat; mains 100-600B;
THAI
$$
4pm-midnight Tue-Sun;
Tha Ratchawong,
Hua
Lamphong exit 1 & taxi)
After sunset, two opposing open-air restaurants - each of which
claims to be the original - become a culinary train wreck of outdoor barbecues, scream-
ing staff, iced seafood trays and messy sidewalk seating. True, the vast majority of diners
are foreign tourists, but this has little impact on the cheerful setting, the fun experience
and the cheap bill.
Royal India
(392/1 Th Chakraphet; mains 70-195B; 10am-10pm; ; Tha Saphan Phut (Memorial Bridge))
Yes,
we're aware that this hole in the wall has been in every edition of our guide since the be-
ginning, but after all these years it's still the most reliable place to eat in Bangkok's Little
India. Try any of the delicious breads or rich curries, and don't forget to finish with a
homemade Punjabi sweet.
INDIAN
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