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Thailand is renowned for its diverse and flavorful cuisine, accessible to both locals and tourists alike. If you’re seeking budget-friendly dining options in Thailand, here are five excellent restaurants that offer delicious food at affordable prices:
- Khao Nee Rad Na (ข้าเหนียวราดหน้า):
This humble eatery in Bangkok serves a unique dish called Khao Nee Rad Na, a combination of stir-fried rice noodles topped with creamy gravy and served on sticky rice. The generous portions and affordable prices make it a popular choice for locals and budget-minded travelers.
- Pad Krapow Moo (ผัดกระเพราหมู):
Found in street food stalls and small restaurants across Thailand, Pad Krapow Moo is a classic stir-fried dish featuring minced pork, holy basil, and chili peppers. Served with rice, this aromatic dish is packed with flavor and is easy on the pocket.
- Gaeng Daeng (แกงแดง):
Also known as Red Curry, Gaeng Daeng is a staple dish found in many Thai restaurants. Made with coconut milk, red curry paste, and various vegetables and protein (such as chicken or tofu), this flavorful and rich curry is often served with rice or bread.
- Khao Pad (ข้าวผัด):
Fried rice is a common dish throughout Thailand and is a great option for a quick and affordable meal. Typically made with rice, vegetables, egg, and meat or seafood, Khao Pad is widely available in street stalls, markets, and restaurants.
- Boat Noodles (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ):
Originating in Ayutthaya, Boat Noodles are a popular street food dish consisting of rice noodles served in small bowls with a flavorful broth, often made with pork or beef. These bite-sized bowls are a great way to sample a variety of flavors at an affordable price.
The 7 Biggest Budget-Friendly Restaurant near Bangkok
Cheaper & Better Street Food
Need some info – Where to begin… the people here are most lovely. There’s moderately high foot traffic which means fresh food in and out. I mention this kindly, do not expect a Michelin dish meal as others dream for—this is street food not Jamie Oliver’s kitchen—for me this taste like home and there’s no place like it. I couldn’t resist the smoothies and decided to get one for morning and night. I will definitely miss the place, people and beautiful smiles; no doubt. Tip generously!
Be careful of incoming traffic as the walkway is narrow. Push through until you get to this place as it’s buried behind other food places! Be clear and precise with ordering, so point at the food item whilst ordering. Shalom peace with Jesus.
After reading the reviews I was very excited to try this place out, I walked 15 minutes to get here and was very hungry! I ordered my favourite dish, garlic chicken with a crispy fried egg. Very easy, I was just incredibly disappointed when it arrived like this.
I will post a secondary picture showing what this dish generally (in its most basic form, the dish with cucumber beside it) looks like (I eat it a lot). It was very wet, soggy, soupy and the chicken meat was very low quality full of cartilage. I couldn’t eat it. The fried egg was good, but that was it.
Sadly did not live up to the reviews. I’m sorry to the owner who was very friendly but he could see I did not eat my dish and not bother to ask what was wrong with it.
- Address: 20, 57-89 Si Lom, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
- Map: Click here
- Rating: 4.5 (610)
- Phone: +66 83 817 4446
- Website:
- Opening hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PMTuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PMWednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PMThursday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PMFriday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PMSaturday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM - Reviews:
a week agoFriendly people, yummy food and very low prices. I got a pad thai and a mango shake and paid only 110 baht. They have a vegetarian menu and can also prepare vegetarian dishes on request!7 months agoKeep it short – Very lovely people, budget friendly, yummy foods, delicious fresh fruit smoothies (Mango or watermelon smoothie is unreal) and chill atmosphere.Need some info – Where to begin… the people here are most lovely. There’s moderately high foot traffic which means fresh food in and out. I mention this kindly, do not expect a Michelin dish meal as others dream for—this is street food not Jamie Oliver’s kitchen—for me this taste like home and there’s no place like it. I couldn’t resist the smoothies and decided to get one for morning and night. I will definitely miss the place, people and beautiful smiles; no doubt. Tip generously!
Be careful of incoming traffic as the walkway is narrow. Push through until you get to this place as it’s buried behind other food places! Be clear and precise with ordering, so point at the food item whilst ordering. Shalom peace with Jesus.
7 months agoHaving been to Bangkok quite a few years ago , I was quite surprised to see how modernised and clean the city was. Although I’m sure this is a good thing I found that some of the Thai hospitality and charm had been lost. We were ecstatic to find the old Bangkok here. Service amazing , food delicious, prices cheap and atmosphere authentic . Do your selves a favour and eat here ! Traditional Thai food in the city at its best. Ps pineapple fried rice is amazing and panang curry to die for .5 months agoGreat food! But remember to tell them to make it less spicy if you are not used to the Thai spicy level ?a year agoLet me preface this review by saying the owner, the man who meets and guests is LOVELY. Such a friendly man. I understand this is budget food but the dish was inedible. I would have rather went to a nicer restaurant as I will have to buy another meal on my way home.After reading the reviews I was very excited to try this place out, I walked 15 minutes to get here and was very hungry! I ordered my favourite dish, garlic chicken with a crispy fried egg. Very easy, I was just incredibly disappointed when it arrived like this.
I will post a secondary picture showing what this dish generally (in its most basic form, the dish with cucumber beside it) looks like (I eat it a lot). It was very wet, soggy, soupy and the chicken meat was very low quality full of cartilage. I couldn’t eat it. The fried egg was good, but that was it.
Sadly did not live up to the reviews. I’m sorry to the owner who was very friendly but he could see I did not eat my dish and not bother to ask what was wrong with it.
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