A legendary stall that gained cult status for charging 5-10 baht per sushi piece when elsewhere in Bangkok charges 40-60 baht. Salmon, egg, crab stick, and other varieties sold individually or in sets. Air-conditioned seating area. The shop also sells seaweed salad, salmon rice, sashimi, and takoyaki. Open 9am-7:30pm.
Tips from diners
Expect a queue during lunch hours 11am-1pm. Go before 10:30am or after 2pm for no wait.
The salmon and tamago are the best value. Skip the California rolls which cost more but aren't special.
Several curry stalls display 8-12 different dishes in metal trays: green curry, massaman, panang, stir-fried vegetables, fried fish, omelet. You point to what you want ladled over rice. Pa Tawee curry restaurant is one of the more established vendors. Typical price is 50 baht for rice with 2-3 items.
Tips from diners
Go for the green curry and panang curry combo. Those two are made fresh every morning.
Point to the dishes you want. Most vendors don't speak much English but the system is visual.
Small round cakes with crispy bottoms and creamy coconut tops. Choose fillings like corn, taro, or spring onion. The vendor pours coconut rice batter into individual molds then adds toppings before the second coconut cream layer. Sold at 20 baht per box of 6-8 pieces.
Tips from diners
The corn version has the best texture contrast. Taro is sweeter if you prefer that.
Moo Tod Chao Wang and other vendors fry these golden brown fish cakes fresh throughout the day. The batter includes fish paste, curry paste, and thinly sliced long beans. Served with sweet chili cucumber relish. Texture is bouncy and slightly chewy with a crispy exterior.
Tips from diners
Buy them fresh off the fryer. They lose the crispy texture within 20 minutes.
Som Tam Sida and other vendors line the market alleys making fresh papaya salad to order. You can specify spice level and add extras like salted crab or fermented fish sauce. Standard version includes tomatoes, long beans, peanuts, and dried shrimp pounded in a clay mortar. Prices stay around 30-40 baht.
Tips from diners
Tell them your spice level in Thai chilis: 1-2 for mild, 3-4 for medium, 5+ for local heat.
Vendors scrape frozen coconut cream into serving bowls or coconut shells. Common toppings include roasted peanuts, sweet corn, sticky rice, and pandan jelly. The ice cream has a clean coconut flavor without being too sweet. Around 40-50 baht per serving depending on toppings.
Tips from diners
Ask for sticky rice and peanuts as toppings. The texture combination works better than corn.
Located near Siriraj Hospital and Thammasat University on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The market caters to students, hospital staff, and locals with rock-bottom prices rarely seen in central Bangkok. Most stalls close after 2-3pm though a few restaurants stay open until early evening. Access via cross-river ferry to Wang Lang Pier opposite the Grand Palace area.
Take the cross-river ferry from Tha Chang Pier near the Grand Palace. It costs 5 baht and runs every 10 minutes. Much easier than driving.
Most stalls close by 2-3pm. Arrive before noon for the full selection. The market is busiest 10am-1pm.
Prices are student-friendly because of nearby Thammasat University and Siriraj Hospital. You can eat well for 50-80 baht total.
The food stalls line the narrow alleys. Walk the full market once before choosing to see all options.
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