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Pad Thai and Beyond: Nine of Our Favorite Meals in Bangkok

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Pad Thai and Beyond

Written & photos by Austin Bush

Published on September 24, 2025

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Location & Contact

Kuaytiaw Khua Kai Suan Mali Chicken Noodle at Klang Hospital Junction

260 Soi Thewi Worayat, Khwaeng Wat Thepsirin, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 16:00 - 22:00

(+66) 2 222 4047

Chairoj

QG5M+C8M, Thanon Si Ayutthaya, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand

Monday - Saturday 11:00 - 19:00

(+66) 2 354 4090

Guay Jub Ouan Pochana

408 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Chakkrawat, Chakkaphat, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Tuesday - Sunday 10:30 - 12:00

(+66) 61 782 4223

ก๋วยจั๊บนายเล็ก(อ้วน) เยาวราช- สาขาซอยเยาวราช11

Soi Yaowarat 11, จักรวรรดิ Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Tuesday - Sunday 18:00 - 12:30

(+66) 83 565 0663

Khao Kaeng Ruttana

Nang Loeng Market Thanon Nakhon Sawan, Wat Sommanat subdistrict

Monday - Friday 10:00 - 14:30

Amin Mutton & Chicken Biryani

Soi Charoen Krung 46, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Monday - Saturday 05:00 - 13:00

(+66) 86 097 1467

Nai Ek Roll Noodle

442 ซอย 9, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 12:00

(+66) 2 226 4651

Boat Noodles - Toy Kuay Teow Ruea

Soi Ratchawithi 18, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

(+66) 81 619 1925

Khun Ya Cuisine

89/2 Tri Mit Rd, Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 06:00 - 13:30

(+66) 2 222 0912

Hua Hin Photchana

29, 31 Ka Om Rd, Khwaeng Wat Sommanat, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 10:30 - 19:00

(+66) 2 282 7219

Hoi Tod Chaw Lay - Thong lor

25/5 Soi Thong Lo, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 22:00

(+66) 85 128 3996

Khun Ya Cuisine

89/2 Tri Mit Rd, Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 06:00 - 13:30

(+66) 2 222 0912

Jueng Ung Luk

1921/46 Thanon Rama IV, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

(+66) 2 252 9390

Yentafo Convent

36/3 Convent Rd, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Monday - Friday 07:00 - 15:30

Saturday 07:00 - 15:00

(+66) 2 235 0386

Aheesah roddee Halal

103 105 Thanon Tani, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

Tuesday - Sunday 08:30 - 20:30

(+66) 81 307 0654

Baan Pad Thai Halal-Food

105 Thanon Mahannop, Khwaeng Sao Chingcha, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

(+66) 81 840 4467

Roti-Mataba, Tha Prachan

65-67 Phra Chan Alley, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

Tuesday - Sunday 09:00 - 16:30

(+66) 2 221 4306

Agave Foomuikee

61 127 Rama IX Soi 7, Khwaeng Huai Khwang, Khet Huai Khwang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10310, Thailand

Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 20:00

(+66) 2 248 2150

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