![]() Some are sweet and sour while others are spicier and considerably more pungent in flavor. You can get som tam prepared in many different ways. Originally from Laos, it’s a supremely flavor salad made with shredded green papaya mixed with different ingredients like dried shrimp, fish sauce, palm sugar, chili peppers, fermented fish, and brined rice paddy crabs. Som tam refers to one of the most popular dishes in Thai Isan cuisine. Smokey, juicy, and meltingly tender, it was delicious. Translating to “grilled pork neck”, we’ve tried this dish many times in Thailand – including Chiang Mai – but this was the best we’ve had so far. What you’re looking at below is an Isan favorite known as kor moo yang. As you can probably surmise from its name, they’re known for their many different preparations of som tum but their other dishes are definitely worth trying as well. This Michelin-starred restaurant specializes in Isan dishes like som tum (or som tam), sai krok isan, and larb. What to Order: Tod mun pla, sai krok isan, green curry 2. RongrosĪddress: 392 16 Maha Rat Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand It’s a small restaurant with just five or six tables so reservations are a must. Here’s a look at Rongros’ intimate dining room. You can do so through the restaurant’s website. In our experience, it wasn’t hard to reserve a table inside but if you want to sit on the rooftop, then I suggest booking a table well before your trip to Bangkok. Rooftop tables are typically booked weeks in advance. ![]() Great food with a killer view, what more can you ask for? This picture was taken from the first-floor dining area but at night, they open a rooftop bar that offers even more spectacular nighttime views of Wat Arun. ![]() Located almost directly across the river from Wat Arun, Rongros boasts one of the best views of this famous Bangkok landmark. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Rongros serves delicious food but there’s something else that they’re known for. It’s delicious with the roti but be sure to order some jasmine rice to go with it. This classic Thai dish is one of my favorites. What makes the version at Rongros different is that it’s served with ultra-flaky roti that you can dip into the curry sauce, much like Indian curries. At Rongros, they serve it with fresh dill, cucumber slices, roasted peanuts, and loads of fried garlic.įor our main course, we shared this pot of Thai green curry which you can get with either chicken (pictured below) or New Zealand ribeye. Like sai oua, sai krok isan is one of our favorite snacks in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai. Made with a mixture of pork, sticky rice, garlic, and salt, it’s a tasty street food snack that’s commonly served with raw cabbage and bird’s eye chilis. Sai krok isan literally means “Isan sausage” and refers to a tangy fermented sausage popular in northeastern Thailand. This bowl of sai krok isan is another chef-recommended dish at Rongros. We love tod mun pla and had it several times on our most recent trip to Bangkok. Made with clown featherback fish, it’s topped with crispy fried basil and served with a peanut-based dipping sauce. We went with two of the chef-recommended dishes, starting with this tasty tod mun pla or Thai spiced fishcakes. That’s an absolute bargain, especially when you see the view from this restaurant. We ordered three dishes and two beers and our bill came out to just THB 1,213, which at today’s exchange rate translates to a little over USD 35. Rongros is proof that Michelin-starred meals don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg in Bangkok. Rongros (Our Favorite Restaurant for Traditional Thai Food) ![]()
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