Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
EATING
In stark contrast to the rest of Bangkok, there aren't many restaurants in Ko Ratana-
kosin, and those that do exist serve only Thai cuisine. For something more interna-
tional, consider heading to Banglamphu, a short taxi ride away.
PA AEW$
(Th Maha Rat, no roman-script sign; mains 20-60B; 10am-5pm; Tha Tien)
Pull up a plastic stool at this
deceptively bare-bones open-air curry stall for some rich, seafood-heavy Bangkok-style
dishes, such as
pàt chàh lôok chín Ъ lah
(freshwater fish dumplings fried with fresh herbs)
or a fragrant
gaang mát·sà·màn
(a dried, spice-heavy 'Muslim' curry). Pa Aew is located in
front of the Krung Thai Bank near Soi Pratu Nokyung.
THAI
MING LEE$
(28-30 Th Na Phra Lan, no roman-script sign; mains 70-100B; 11.30am-6pm; Tha Chang)
Seemingly hid-
den in plain sight across from Wat Phra Kaew is this decades-old shophouse restaurant. The
menu spans Western/Chinese dishes (such as stewed tongue) to Thai standards (such as the
impossibly tart and garlicky 'beef spicy salad'). Often closed before 6pm, Ming Lee is best
approached as a lunchtime option post-sightseeing.
THAI
COCONUT PALM$
(
www.coconutpalmrestaurant.com
;
392/1-2 Th Maha Rat; mains 40-100B; 11am-6pm; ; Tha Tien)
Co-
conut Palm serves a generous spread of Thai dishes, but most locals come for the
Sukhothai-style noodles - thin rice noodles served with pork, ground peanuts and dried
chili. Even if you're not hungry, you might want to stop by for the reinvigorating blast of
air-con and the refreshing drinks.
THAI
RUB AROON CAFE$
(Th Maha Rat; mains 75-120B; 8am-6pm; Tha Tien)
This traveller-friendly cafe is a pleasant es-
cape from sightseeing in Ko Ratanakosin. The restored shopfront opens directly out to the
street with cosy seating and patient service. The dishes are basic and satisfying, served
alongside fruit drinks and coffees good for sipping away tropical fatigue.
THAI
