A short walk from both Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, this neighborhood eatery is bold in design and flavor, which should come as no surprise: Err comes from chefs Bo and Dylan of the now closed Bo.Lan. Style-wise, there’s a mix here of throwback kitsch, industrial toughness and street-art vibrancy. The kitchen, however, turns out elevated street food plus homey classics like baskets of crispy chicken skin and sliced green mango in spicy fish sauce, braised pork belly and ribs in a sweet-and-spicy pepper and toddy palm sugar sauce.

Dine on elevated pad thai, kaosoi and natural wines at this hidden spot. The setting is trendy but casual, done in pinks and reds with an upside -down flower lighting fixture hanging before a bar framed by shimmering pink curtains. Any dish with Wagyu is a must.

This small street, off Sukhumvit, the main thoroughfare, has become a popular destination for diners eager to try street food. Its rows of small stands sell everything from spicy seafood soups to sticky rice and sweet mango. You have to be a little intrepid (or go with someone who speaks Thai and can order for you), but the food is local, authentic and, according to many locals, safe to eat. If you change your mind at the last minute, just keep walking: Face Bar and excellent the Indian restaurant Hazara are just down the street. For insider information on and private tours of the best of Bangkok’s street food contact our bookings team.

For casual, savory Thai cuisine, head to this cozy local restaurant in the Sukhumvit where both locals and tourists feel right at home. With a huge photo album menu of traditional Thai dishes, Taling Pling offers a laid-back, authentic dining experience.

Indagare Tip: Allow a decent amount of time for a meal here, the relaxed atmosphere is also reflected in the speed of service.

Popular among locals, this noodle chain is known for its boat noodle soup. It has multiple locations across the city and works great as a casual lunch to mix in with more formal meals.

Named after James Bond’s now-iconic signature martini, this recent addition to Bangkok’s buzzy cocktail scene has quickly become a hit among the city’s serious cocktail enthusiasts. The bar’s sleek, modern style (a lot of dark leather furnishings that resemble a member’s only club) is a departure from Bangkok’s more colorful drinking establishments. The mixologists create many styles of beverages, from classics to barrel-aged drinks (the Negroni, aged for a month, takes on a earthier quality) to exclusive house creations. There’s a kitchen here, too, that serves European fare including squid ink pastas and burrata, making it a great spot for either happy hour or dinner.

This gallery-cum-bar on a quiet alley in Sukhumvit is consistently named one of Bangkok’s buzziest art and nightlife destinations. In addition to edgy exhibits (from photography to illustrations to interactive paintings), WTF gained a lot of fans thanks to its tasty cocktails — some are time-honored classics while others are trendier, like tipples that highlight the flavors of small-batch mezcals. The two-story space also often stages well-attended events such as poetry readings and DJ dance parties.