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Rung Reung (aka Two Brothers) Thai Noodles
Two Chinese-Thai noodle stands located side-by-side run by a pair of estranged brothers who follow the same old family recipe. Devotees swear they serve the best noodles in Bangkok and it’s hard to disagree. The squeamish should go for the bowl “without internal organs”. $ (8:30-17:00) Tel: 02 258 6746 Baker Gonna Bake Cafe (Sorry Closed!) Hipster cafe hangout sourcing locally roasted beans, scrumptious pastries and tasty Thai and Western dishes. Located on block south of us on Soi 26. $$ (8:30 – 17.30) Tel: 092 651 6463. Facebook.com/Bakergonnabakecafe Mint Restaurant A favourite of the neighbourhood Thai families because of its excellent homestyle Thai and Western fusion menu and friendly service. $$ (11:30 – 21:00. Closed Monday) Tel: 02 258 6831. Facebook.com/Mint-Restaurant |
Ginza Do Restaurant
Tucked at the end of a small lane off Soi 26 (watch for the sign), this Japanese style Korean BBQ serves up tender slices of beef (from it’s inhouse butchery) for grilling. Reasonable prices and all-you-can-eat rice and condiments. Excellent value set lunch. $$ (11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00) Tel: 02 661 2300. Facebook.com/Ginzado-thailand Sorabol Korean Restaurant One of the top Korean eateries in town and a favourite of Korean embassy staffers. Don’t miss the squid and scallion pancakes (Haemulpajeon). $$$ (10:00 – 23:00) Tel: 02 204 1203. www.sorabolbangkok.com Sornthong Seafood A riotous Hong Kong-style dai pai dong (open street stall) Thai/Chinese restaurant on Rama 4 specializing in seafood. Reservations recommended, but still be prepared to wait. $$ (16:00 – 1:30) Tel: 02 258 0118. sornthong.com |
EM Shopping District
Over 1,000 Thai and international brands in 650,000 square meters of retail space in three malls makes this one of the city’s premiere shopping experiences. $$$$ (10:00 – 22:00) Tel: 02 269 1000. Facebook.com/theemdistrict (Check our map for a handy short-cut to EM from 26) Tesco Lotus/BigC Extra Two of Thailand biggest hypermarkets face off on Rama 4. Recommended stops for souvenirs, cheap eats and assorted local shopping. $$ Su Esthetic Boutique We offer a range of unique gifts and products at the spa. We are one of the few to stock organic and natural skin care products from Siam Botanicals, Pattrena personal care products, Soya Wax Candles, Thai teas, and many others. $$ |
