7 Local-Favorite Dishes You Need to Try in Bangkok

Think you’ve tried Thai food? Here are the dishes locals keep coming back for.

Welcome to Siam Center, where some of Bangkok’s favorite local restaurants come together in one place. From iconic street food to modern Thai comfort food, these are the iconic, local-approved dishes you need on your feed and in your belly right now.


EASY! Buddy

Siam Center — 2F

Pad Kra Pao is one of Thailand’s most-loved everyday dishes, and EASY! Buddy gives it a fresh, modern twist. Choose fragrant jasmine rice or sticky rice, topped with premium sliced beef or crispy pork belly, then finish it with a rich fried duck egg with caramelized corn on top for the perfect bite.

Must-Try: Beef Holy Basil Fried Rice with Fried Duck Egg


Crying Tiger Boat Noodles

Siam Center — 2F

Boat noodles are one of Thailand’s most iconic street foods. Originally served along the canals of Ayutthaya, this local favorite features a rich, flavorful broth, tender Australian Wagyu beef, and slow-braised beef for an extra satisfying bowl.

Must-Try: Wagyu Beef Boat Noodles


Pasta Ama

Siam Center — 2F

A Bangkok favorite that combines Italian pasta with bold Thai flavors. Expect creamy sauces, spicy seasonings, and creative combinations that have made Pasta Ama one of the city’s most popular fusion restaurants.

Must-Try: Spaghetti Carbonara with Sriracha Sauce, Onsen Egg, and Crispy Bacon


Baan Ying

Siam Center — 2F

A longtime local favorite since 1999, Baan Ying is famous for its fluffy Thai omelette served over rice. Customize your meal with toppings like garlic shrimp, crispy bacon, or spicy Thai chili for the perfect comfort food.

Must-Try: Fluffy Omelette Rice with Garlic Chili Shrimp


Tumkratoei Sagate

Siam Center — 2F

Experience authentic Isan flavors with one of Bangkok’s favorite som tum restaurants. Known for its bold flavors and Michelin Guide recognition, every dish is packed with the spicy, tangy, and savory taste from house-brewed fermented fish sauce that Northeastern Thai cuisine is famous for.

Must-Try: Signature Som Tum with Pickled Fish


On the Table

Siam Center — 2F

This cozy Japanese-inspired café is loved for its creative comfort food. One of its most popular dishes combines Japanese-style pasta with Thailand’s famous tom yum flavors for a unique fusion that’s full of flavor.

Must-Try: Seafood Tom Yum Udon Spaghetti


Luggaw

Siam Center — 1F

Fresh tropical fruit is a must-try in Thailand, and Luggaw serves it with a fun, modern twist. Enjoy freshly cut fruit, refreshing smoothies, or fruit salads made with produce sourced from local Thai farmers.

Must-Try: Fresh Pineapple with Thai Chili Salt Dip


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