Blog

May 23, 2024

Discover Bangkok’s small alleys (SokSoi) with our articles, diving into local life to find unique markets, food, drinks, and desserts away from the crowds.

Food

Crispy Pork: Aunt Moo Dang

Aunt Moo Dang is owned by an elderly woman who used to sell food in school & government canteen. Crispy pork & red grilled pork is good.

Food

Dumpling: Uncle Eak

Uncle Eak is originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat. He has been selling dumplings and steamed noodles for the past 21 years.

Food

Beef Noodle: Luk Larn King Phet

Beef Noodle Luk Larn King Phet is located on Phetchaburi Soi 10. It’s delicious, and they occasionally sell beef jerky in front of the shop.

Food

Beef Noodle: Wat Sangwet

Beef Noodle Wat Sangwet is located opposite Let’s Zzz Bangkok, behind Wat Sangwet. It is not far from Phra Sumen Fort on Phra Arthit Road.

Food

Pork Satay: Ban Moo Satay

Ban Moo Satay is located the Trok Mor market. The pork satay is tender and flavorful, perfectly complemented by a well-balanced peanut sauce.

Dessert

Kanom Krok: Jay Pui

Kanom Krok Jay Pui is located inside Soi Phetchaburi 10, near King Phet all-day market. The Kanom Krok is delicious, with a crispy outside.

Dessert

Cassava Cake Coconut: Trok Mor

Cassava Cake with Shredded Coconut, known in Thai as “Kanom Hua Man”. The vendor also sells delicious Coconut Balls (Kanom Tom).

Drink

Local Coffee: Boka Pot

Boka Pot is a delightful coffee stall on wheels. She named it by combining her name ‘Bo’ with ‘Moka Pot’, reflecting her passion for coffee.

Drink

Local Coffee: 16 Streets Coffee

16 Street Coffee sells different types of coffee beans and special drinks. The walls are decorated with awesome graffiti by Muebon.

Drink

Local Coffee: Tam Arom Cafe

Tam Arom Cafe, run by a young graduate of Suankularb Wittayalai School. With its robot machine, the cafe brews coffee with care.

Drink

Local Coffee: Trok Mor Coffee

Trok Mor Coffee located inside Trok Mor Morning Market. Their coffee is strong, helps you wake up and enjoy your shopping at the market.

Dessert

Kanom Krok: Royal Cuisine

Kanom Krok is a delicious coconut pancake. This street vendor claims they got the recipe from a chef who worked in a palace.

Dessert

Soy Milk: Bieow Nang Loeng

This uncle sells soy milk at Nang Loeng Market, serving hot and healthy soy milk to the local community. He uses coal to boil the soy milk.

Drink

Local Coffee: Ballsu Coffee

Ballsu is a coffee shop owned by a champion barista who has won awards for his coffee-making skills. He offers a wide selection of coffee.

Drink

Local Coffee: Coffee Bear

Coffee Bear is a coffee shop set up in a parked car near Taling Chan Floating Market, located across from the renowned Dr. Mon Pet Clinic.

Dessert

Roti: Ban Khrua Nuea

This aunt sells roti that’s less oily but still crispy and delicious. It’s Halal and made by Muslims serving the local community.

Dessert

Kanom Bueang: Nai Dum

Kanom Bueang Nai Dum is a smaller version of the original. Sold at Wang Lang Market, where you can enjoy it with Thai tea while shopping.