Sala Daeng Soi 2, Bangkok

The central business district of Bangkok, Silom, is always crawling with people. The name “Silom” translates from the Thai language as lots of food, and surely the Sala Daeng neighborhood, in the heart of Silom, does live up to this reputation.

Running between Convent Road and Sala Daeng Road, Sala Daeng Soi 2 is a small side street that accommodates one of the biggest concentrations of street food vendors in the city. On weekdays, especially during lunch hours, when hordes of hungry office workers rush to fill up their stomachs, the area gets literally flooded with street food options. And, surprisingly enough, there is always plenty of room for everyone.

The unfolded variety of culinary delights on offer is plentiful and suffices to please even the most discerning tastes. Here, you will find everything, from curries and rice dishes to soups (including yen ta fo broth with an almost tingling feeling), fish meals, plus many noodles and BBQ options – all of which have been served here for years.

The advice is to follow one's instinct and be curious. If you spot something that smells good, rest assured that it usually tastes good too. And if you haven’t made up your mind yet, take a stroll up and down the street to see what the locals are having, before you decide.