If you want to try the best food that Bangkok has to offer, Yaowarat and Banthat Thong Road are two of the top spots in the city for Thai street food. Filled with the sounds and aromas of local cuisine being prepared these locations do not disappoint those looking for a hearty meal. Here are some of the best street food venues you can find at Yaowarat and Banthat Thong Road.

Guay Jub Ouan Pochana

This landmark hotspot in Yaowarat has acquired its reputation over 50 years and is known for its ‘Guay Jub’, a traditional dish of rolled rice noodles served in a spicy broth. Its flavours are so strong that it could clear a blocked nose and thus make for an interesting experience for first-timers.

Khao Phad Pu Chang Phueak

This street food cart in Yaowarat is a must-visit if you love fried rice. Their signature dish is Khao Phad Pu, a dish of crab fried rice that is known for its oily texture and generous servings of crab meat topped with fresh coriander.

Lim Lao Ngow

With over 60 years of experience, this family-run enterprise is often hailed for its delicious serving of fish balls with Chinese noodles and wantons. With its main branch located in Yaowarat just a short distance from Modena By Fraser Bangkok, Lim Lai Ngoq has since expanded to include several branches across the city.

Elvis Suki & Seafood 

Thai-style sukiyaki – Image via Flickr

If you are staying at an apartment near Asoke BTS and are looking for a great Thai-style sukiyaki, this eatery is the place to be. For first-timers, the dish is a bowl of stir-fried noodles with meat or seafood, greens and red bean curd cooked to perfection with expert technique at this 50-year-old street food eatery on Banthat Thang Road.

Ming Pochana

If you’re exploring Thai cuisine, Satay is one of the must-have snacks during your culinary adventure. The skewered meat is often enjoyed with various sauces and dips and you’ll find the best black soy sauce dip at Ming Pochana on Banthat Thang Road, with their delicious servings of Satay.