Hungry? Bangkok has it all

As Asia’s top travel destination it’s easy to discover what’s so wonderful about Thailand and its enigmatic capital, Bangkok. The people of Thailand are famously happy and hospitable people, who are proud of their beautiful country. Thailand boasts over 7000 km of stunning coastline, with some of its beaches named as the best in the world. Thailand boasts a rich cultural heritage with a long tradition of Buddhism and many of the country’s most impressive temples can be experienced in the capital, Bangkok. The most exciting event in Thailand’s calendar is undoubtedly Songkran, the Thai New Year which falls around April each year.

One of the most famous apects of Thai culture however remain its cuisine, which is imitated the world over but rarely tastes as good as it does in Thailand whether you are sampling it at the side of the street or in one of the best restaurants in Bangkok. Famous dishes include Bangkok street food such as Som Tum Pla Ra or minced pork, as well as massaman, green and red curries. Bangkok is a Food & Drinks paradise that not only serves up a number of established fine Thai dining eateries, but also features food from around the world as well as excellent street food. International cuisines that feature heavily in some of the best restaurants Bangkok include French, Italian and Mediterranean menus.

To experience some of the finest Thai food it’s a matter of eating at the best restaurants in Bangkok such as Dressed which regularly features on lists of top 10 restaurants in Bangkok. The best Thai restaurant in Bangkok however, is arguably the Nahm Restaurant at the Hotel Metropolitan. In order to experience authentic, traditional Thai cooking then the various steet food outlets found all over Bangkok will delight anybody’s taste buds. When it comes to where to eat in Bangkok, the finest dining establishments are often found in the top hotels found in the modern Sukhumvit area whilst the Old City is home to the Koh San Road and various other places to enjoy famous Bangkok Street Food. For after dinner drinks, some of the best cocktails in Bangkok can be enjoyed on the rooftop bars such as the Sky Bar and the Vertigo and Moon Bar at the Banyan Tree Hotel.