I Ate Street Food in Bangkok for 2 Weeks Straight
$3 meals that put fine dining to shame. Here are the spots the locals guard jealously.
I Ate Street Food in Bangkok for 2 Weeks Straight
My budget: $15/day for food. My result: The best eating of my life.
The Rules
1. Follow the crowds—not the tourists, the Thai office workers 2. If it's bubbling, sizzling, or smoking, it's probably good 3. Point and smile. Language barrier doesn't matter.
The Spots
Jay Fai - Yes, the Michelin-starred street food lady. Worth the 3-hour wait for her crab omelette.
Yaowarat (Chinatown) - Go at 9 PM. Follow your nose.
Victory Monument - The boat noodle alley. 30 baht ($1) per tiny bowl. You'll eat 5.
The Lesson
Bangkok taught me that great food has nothing to do with ambiance, plating, or price. It's about skill, fresh ingredients, and recipes perfected over generations.
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Best months: Nov-Feb (cooler, less humid)
