Thai Food, at Siam Paragon Food Gourmet Market

Many of Thailand’s best-known dishes, including green and red curries, tom yum kung, are originated in central Thailand – Bangkok. This also where many of the signature Thai seasonings – garlic, ginger, black pepper and chilli – were first used. Indeed, you can find a lot of dishes came along with the sauces, which have enhanced the flavour, and complemented the meal.

BBQ chicken thigh with sticky rice and salad.

Thai snack food at Chinatown, Bangkok

Bangkok is a happening city when night falls. Judging by the number of night markets within the city, you will be impressed by a plethora of xiao chi, which means ‘small eats’. Served in dainty portions, these dishes are often eaten on the go, quickly wolfed down before one comes across something else to order. Though some vendors provide folding tables and stools, the best way to experience the night market is to walk and eat your way to experience through the streets. You will be well rewarded with a bountiful spread that includes the all-time Thai favourite, Tom Yum Kung, Thai dessert, snacks, fried pho, an assortment of barbecued meats and... bird nest?

Yes, bird nest. You can find the bird nest at the Chinatown, Bangkok. With gingko nut, each bowl (big) costs only 300baht. It’s a good deal as dessert.

Fine dining @ Sirocco at Lebua, Bangkok

On my last night at Bangkok, we complemented the trip with a luxury dinner. We went to a place where it is a truly unique luxury hotel in Bangkok -Lebua.

Uomasa, authentic Japanese food in Bangkok?

Uomasa is highly recommended by a lot of writers for its authentic Japanese food at affordable price. Obviously, it became part of my itinerary when i visited Bangkok, even though it was quite far away from the hotel I stayed.

But, it didn’t disappoint me at all. I spent less than SGD$50 for the fabulous meal.

Assorted Sashimi, which includes tuna, toro (tuna belly), yellowtail, fresh scallop, sweet prawn, sakura (salmon roe), seabream 800baht, imported from Japan. Fresh and worth for value, must try!