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EATING
Siam Square, Pratunam & Ploenchit
NUER KOO$
(4th fl, Siam Paragon, 991/1 Th Phra Ram I; mains 89-970B; 11.30am-9.30pm; ; Siam exits 3 & 5)
Is this
the future of the noodle stall? Mall-bound Nuer Koo does an upscale version of the
formerly humble bowl of beef noodles. Choose your cut of beef - including Kobe beef
from Japan - enjoy the rich broth and cool air-con, and quickly forget about the good old
days.
THAI
SOM TAM NUA$
(392/14 Soi 5, Siam Sq; mains 59-130B; 10.45am-9.30pm; ; Siam exit 4)
It can't compete with the
street stalls for flavour and authenticity, but if you need to be seen, particularly while in air-
con and trendy surroundings, this is a good place to sample northeastern Thai specialities.
Expect a line at dinner.
NORTHEASTERN THAI
SANGUAN SRI$
(59/1 Th Witthayu (Wireless Rd); mains 40-150B; 10am-3pm Mon-Sat; ; Phloen Chit exit 5)
This res-
taurant, essentially a concrete bunker filled with furniture circa 1973, can afford to remain
decidedly
cher-i
(old-fashioned) simply because of its reputation. Mimic the area's hungry
office staff and try the excellent
gaang pèt Ъ èt yâhng
(red curry with grilled duck breast)
served over snowy white rice noodles.
THAI
NEW LIGHT COFFEE HOUSE $
(426/1-4 Soi Chulalongkorn 64; mains 60-200B; 8am-midnight; ; Siam exit 2)
Travel back in time to
1960s-era Bangkok at this vintage diner popular with students from nearby Chulalongkorn
University. Try old-school Western dishes (think 'grilled pork chop' and goulash), all of
which come accompanied by a soft roll and green salad, or choose from the extensive Thai
menu.
INTERNATIONAL
FOOD PLUS$
THAI
