Totally unassuming, and therefore even more worth a try. Soei is the most casual of casual and offers traditional meat and fish dishes.

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.

We suggest you make a reservation here before you arrive in Bangkok because of how popular it is, prepare to wait in line if you cannot get one. Thai food cooked with fresh seasonal ingredients in authentic ways, what more could you want?

We would not put it past you if you simply walked by this unseemly restaurant, however, step inside and you will eat some of the best Khai soi (coconut curry noodle soup) of your life.