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(btwn Soi 5 & Soi 6, Siam Sq; mains 30-70B; 9am-3pm; Siam exit 2)
This claustrophobic alleyway
is bursting with the wares of several
ráhn kôw gaang
(rice and curry stalls). Everything is
made ahead of time, so simply point to what looks tasty. You'll be hard-pressed to spend
more than 100B, and the flavours are unanimously authentic and delicious.
KOKO$
(262/2 Soi 3, Siam Sq; mains 70-220B; 11am-9pm; ; Siam exit 2)
This casual cafelike res-
taurant offers a lengthy vegie menu, not to mention a brief but solid repertoire of meat-
based Thai dishes, such as a Penang curry served with tender pork, or fish deep-fried and
served with Thai herbs. Perfect for a mixed crowd.
THAI
CRYSTAL JADE LA MIAN XIAO LONG BAO $$
CHINESE
(basement, Erawan Bangkok, 494 Th Ploenchit; mains 115-450B; 11am-10pm; ; Chit Lom exit 8)
The tongue-twistingly long name of this excellent Singaporean chain refers to the restaur-
ant's signature
la mian
(wheat noodles) and the famous Shanghainese
xiao long pao
('soup' dumplings)
.
If you order the hand-pulled noodles (which you should do), allow
the staff to cut them with kitchen shears, otherwise you'll end up with ample evidence of
your meal on your shirt.
LA MONITA$$
MEXICAN
( 0 2650 9581;
www.lamonita.com
; 888/26 Mahatun Plaza, Th Ploenchit; mains 75-550B; 11.30am-10pm;
; Phloen Chit exit 2)
Admittedly, the menu is more Texas than Tijuana, but of all the
places that have attempted Mexican in Bangkok over the years, we reckon La Monita has
done the best job. Come for an inviting, pleasant atmosphere and a repertoire of hearty
dishes such as
queso fundido
(a skillet of melted cheese) and burritos.
COCA SUKI$$
(416/3-8 Th Henri Dunant; mains 78-488B; 11am-11pm; ; Siam exit 6)
Immensely popular
with Thai families,
sù·gêe
takes the form of a bubbling hotpot of broth and the raw in-
gredients to dip therein. Coca is one of the oldest purveyors of the dish, and this branch
reflects the brand's efforts to appear more modern. Fans of spice be sure to request the
tangy 'tom yam' broth.
CHINESE, THAI
