This living-room restaurant, set in a Rama V-era home, specialises in old-timey Bangkok staples; many of which find their roots in the Royal kitchens. Its star dish is the khao chae, fragrant jasmine rice soaked in cold, flower-infused water, served with a host of toppings that could include meat-stuffed shallots and balls from shrimp paste.  

Good drinks list, buzzy vibes and cool interiors, DTF has it all. Sino-Southeast Asian fusion with Chinese roots is well worth the visit for food and atmosphere alike. 

Taking over a crumbling Sino-Thai shophouse along a quiet canal in the Nang Loeng district, this neon-lit jazz bar is a favourite among in-the-know jazz-heads. During the daytime, it's an excellent coffee shop and Italian lunch spot, too.

A street food icon, the chef's creations are simply the best. We recommend her signature crispy, golden-brown crab omelettes. Bring cash as it is cash-only!