Wondering what are the best restaurants in Silom? This area in Bangkok is known for its food scene with trendy rooftop bars, popular street food alleys and famous local eateries. We handpicked what we believe are the best Thai restaurants in Silom and a visit to one of them will result in a satisfying dinner with unique, authentic dishes that won’t break your wallet.
Silom is home to many local eateries that are somewhat famous among Thai.
The best Thai restaurants in Silom are:
1. Baan Phadthai
Baan Phadthai can measure itself with the best restaurants in Silom as over the years, it consistently managed to serve high-quality, classic Thai dishes to its customers. And as the name of the restaurant already suggests, Baan Phadthai is specialized in…Pad Thai, although the menu does offer a few alternatives. Their signature Pad Thai Goong Yang (250 THB) is a luxurious version of a Pad Thai served with three enormous, juicy river prawns. There is another signature Pad Thai version available, which is Pad Thai Gai Yang (190 THB) and is served with grilled chicken. Make sure to leave some room for traditional desserts like their Tub Tim Grob (130 THB).
2. Lek Seafood
Listed in our article about the best seafood in Bangkok, Lek Seafood is a fantastic seafood restaurant in Silom. This local eatery has all the looks a local Thai restaurant should have: aluminum tables, plastic chairs, bright fluorescent lights and old tiles on the floor. But at Lek Seafood it’s not about the looks, but all about the fresh seafood they serve. Our favourites on the menu are Fried Big Prawn with Garlic and Pepper (400 THB), Fried Soft Crab with Garlic and Pepper (450 THB) and Stir-Fried Baby Clam in Chili Sauce (150 THB), but there are many other recommendations to be found on their menu.
3. Nalin Kitchen
Nalin Kitchen is a small, cosy restaurant that offers tasty, clean Thai food for a fair price. It’s located a bit away from Silom Road, but it’s definitely worth the visit as the menu offers a good variety of dishes that will satisfy everyone’s hunger. There were two dishes that absolutely stand out for me and those were the Thai Spicy Salad with Squid and Prawn (145 THB) and the Deep-Fried Papaya Salad (135 THB), but popular dishes such as Red Curry with Chicken (155 THB) and Tom Kha Kai (155 THB) are recommended too.
4. Somtum Der
When you’re craving Isaan food in Silom then your best option is Somtum Der. Recognized by other media and rewarded with a listing in the Michelin Guide, Somtum Der does a few things very well. First of all, the food that’s served here is clean and of high quality while maintaining authenticity. Secondly, the place just looks inviting with friendly staff and adequate service. As the name of the restaurants already suggests, customers can choose between a wide variety of papaya salads.
The Spicy Papaya Salad with Deep-Fried Catfish (95 THB) is one of their signatures and absolutely delicious. Pair this salad with one of the typical Isaan grilled meats such as House Special Grilled Pork Neck (95 THB) or the Grilled Coconut Milk Marinated Pork Skewer (110 THB) and you have a fantastic meal. The Der Styled Deep-Fried Chicken Wings (85 THB) are highly recommended too. We listed Somtum Der in our article about the best som tum in Bangkok too.
Relevant food article: Best Papaya Salads in Bangkok.
5. Sibsong Banna Noodle House
Sibsong Banna Noodle House is a small local restaurant in Silom that is known for its Northern Thai noodles and in particular its Khao Soi. We’ve even listed Sibsong Banna Noodle House in our article about the best khao soi in Bangkok! A bowl of noodles comes cheap, ranging from 35 – 45 THB per bowl and for that reason, Sibsong Banna Noodle House is hugely popular. Aside from Khao Soi, Sibsong Banna Noodle House also serves Ka-Nhom Chine Nam Ya and Ka-Nhom Chine Nam Ngeow.
6. Prachak Pet Yang
Prachak Pet Yang is one of the great restaurants in Silom that’s also listed in our article about the best local Thai restaurants in Bangkok. What makes Prachak Pet Yang so good is the fact that this local eatery is in business since 1878 where Mr. Prachak brought a centuries-old Cantonese duck recipe over from China. Nowadays, the restaurant is run by the fourth generation of the family. Absolute highlights are the Roasted Duck (100 THB) and the Egg Noodle with Shrimp Wonton (120 THB).
Relevant food articles: Best roast duck in Bangkok, Famous food in Bangkok.
7. Charoen Saeng Silom
Another amazing restaurant in Silom that’s been listed in our best local Thai restaurants in Bangkok article is Charoen Saeng Silom. Charoen Saeng Silom serves braised pork, which is sort of a delicacy and is maybe too adventurous for Western tourists. In Germany, the pork knuckle is crispy on the outside, but here in Thailand, they like it soft and silky. A large portion of Braised Pork Leg costs 280 THB, while other parts are smaller and cheaper.
8. Larb Bpet Yasothon
Larb Bpet Yasothon is actually a street food stall with seating and not a restaurant but offers some seriously delicious food. For a street food stall, the menu is extensive with a good variety of Isaan dishes such as the Sliced Grilled Pork Salad (70 THB), the signature Spicy Minced Duck (70 THB) and the Roasted Chicken (70 THB). But Larb Bpet Yasothon also offers a variety of seafood dishes, including our personal favourite: Snapper Steamed with Lemon (320 THB). Although most visitors come for their Spicy Minced Duck, we recommend you try one of their seafood dishes as well.
Relevant food article: Best Laab in Bangkok.
9. Hai Som Tam Convent
The last restaurant in this article is yet another Isaan restaurant in Silom and is in business for decades. Hai Som Tam Convent is hugely popular among locals thanks to its fair-priced dishes and fast service. The menu offers a wide variety of Isaan dishes, from all sorts of Yum to all sorts of grilled meats. Highlights of the menu are the Pla Kung (150 THB), Som Tam Too Cab Mu (90 THB) and Larb Moo (95 THB).
Bonus: Silom Soi 20
When you’re craving Thai food in Silom, you can also visit Silom Soi 20. In this alley, you can find many street food vendors and small local restaurants that serve all sorts of affordable, Thai food. Silom Soi 20 is also listed in our Bangkok Street Food Guide, where we dive deeper into street food in Bangkok.
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There you have it, the best Thai restaurants in Silom. We hope you enjoyed our recommendations and start exploring Silom’s food scene by yourself.