Bangkok Street Food at Sukhumvit Soi 38 (สุขุมวิท ซอย 38)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- Sukhumvit Soi 38 is a well known Bangkok street food street. Read the full post here: migrationology.com/2014/04/suk...
When you visit Bangkok, one of the greatest things to do is explore the amazing Bangkok street food. You'll find delicious street food everywhere you look, and there are even certain streets where you'll find a higher concentration of street food carts, usually in the morning or at night. One of the most famous streets for eating a range of Thai street food dishes is Sukhumvit Soi 38 (by the way, "soi" is the Thai word for small street or side street). It's very easy to get there by just taking the BTS skytrain to Thong Lo station, and just down from the BTS you'll be right there. The street is located in an area of Bangkok where there are plenty of expats, especially Japanese.
But anyway, I'm going to first tell you that Sukhumvit Soi 38 does not have the best Bangkok street food. It's not the best selection of food, and what is available is good but not amazing. However, the street does present a very good place for an introduction to Thai street food, a street where you can sample a variety of Thai dishes from street food vendors. I had not been to Sukhumvit Soi 38 for a few years when I made this video (just because I usually try to explore new places), but one thing I was impressed with was that many of the vendors were very friendly - so that's a huge bonus when it comes to eating street food - and I think Suk Soi 38 makes a great place for an introduction to Thai street food in Bangkok.
I arrived at about 5 pm, and a few of the vendors still hadn't opened shop. If you go by around 6 pm or so, then most of the vendors should be ready and serving. As soon as you get to Soi 38, you'll see a small side street to your right hand side where you'll find a famous Pad Thai vendors, as well a number of other vendors, even one Korean and a Japanese street food cart - everyone is getting in on the action. If you keep going further down the street you'll find plenty of Bangkok street food vendors on both sides of the road. About 20 meters down the road, on the right hand side of the street you'll find a small food court like seating where about 3 or 4 vendors serve. We first ate at the yam (ยำ), or Thai salad stall, as I had heard that the som tam boo maa (ส้มตำปูม้า), Thai green papaya salad with blue crab was delicious. It was very good, nice and balanced, and the crab tasted pretty fresh to me. Along with another few Thai salads, it was a nice way to begin out Thai street food crawl on Suk Soi 38.
Continuing on, you'll discover all sorts of other street food stalls, serving Bangkok classic dishes like khao moo daeng (rice with red pork), khao man gai (rice chicken), and a host of other Thai noodles dishes, both fried and in soup. After walking the length of the street a few times, I decided just to go for a dish I rarely eat, known as khao man gai (chicken rice). I ordered khao man gai ruam (ข้าวมันไก่รวม), a mix of rice topped with both fried chicken and boiled chicken. It's not my favorite Thai street food dish, but it was alright, and especially the extra hits of fresh raw ginger and chilies really helped to increase the flavor. After street food meal in Bangkok, there's always an option for something sweet. I'm not really a sweet tooth myself, but since my wife enjoys sweet, we went to a famous place along the soi for dessert - Mook Dow Tung (มุกเต้าทึง) - located on the right hand side of the street - it's more of a shophouse than a street food stall. They are especially famous for their ice cream, and for their nam kang sai (shave ice with toppings). The ice cream was pretty good, homemade and creamy, and it tasted fresh and flavorful.
How to get to Sukhumvit Soi 38: It's really conveniently located, just of the Thong Lo BTS (ทองหล่อ) station in Bangkok. Take the BTS to Thong Long, get out at Exit 4, and you'll see the street with the street food vendors right below - you won't miss it.
Open hours: About 5 pm - 2 am daily, but depends on the vendor
Prices: Prices can be a bit higher than other Bangkok street food vendors, but still affordable at 40 - 50 THB per dish usually.
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What do you think, is this video too long? Or do you like the length? Would love to hear your feedback. Thanks.
+Mark Wiens Mark I just saw this (one of the very few I missed) and it's amazing how many varieties of salads there are in Thailand, I knew about the raw papaya salad but if you didn't film this many people would never know about all the varieties!!!!
P.S. Even if your videos were 20 or 30 minutes we would ALL watch, it's such an amazing journey!!
+Mark Wiens
Not at all, it is perfect!!
+Mark Wiens Ohhhhhhhh~~~~ Everything looks delicious. To me, the length doesn't matter. I just watch you eat like with my mouth open, drooling... lol I've visited BKK twice and I'm going there this Fall again. Your videos help me a lot cuz I couldn't figure out what was what whenever I gotta choose food to eat on the street. Thanks a lot!!!
+Mark Wiens Ohhhhhhhh~~~~ Everything looks delicious. To me, the length doesn't matter. I just watch you eat like with my mouth open, drooling... lol I've visited BKK twice and I'm going there this Fall again. Your videos help me a lot cuz I couldn't figure out what was what whenever I gotta choose food to eat on the street. Thanks a lot!!!
Mark Wiens Hi mark no the video is great not too long at all
I like the lengths of these videos mainly because I will probably never get to eat these things also everything looks amazing and every time I watch these I get hungry
I appreciate how you made this video informative. You talked about where exactly it is and the hours (even the recommended hours and why). Others only talk about food with basic description.
For people that aren't able, and are wanting to travel, your videos are made well because I would want to know the most I can, and you provide a lot, with detail. So keep it up
In 1976 I spent a lot of time in Bangkok .Sukumvit was a favourite eating area then
Your videos are really helpful with planning my first trip to Thailand. Your videos are actually more of the reason for why I want to go! Thank you for providing your honest opinion on the food and market. It really helps to know what is worth the time and money, as well as what to expect. I am definitely traveling to Ayutthaya for those huge prawns.
Asian food is my favourite by far. Thai food I could eat every day for the rest of my life and I would not be bored :D
Aww! I misses home even more watching this video. There's nothing like that in Washington. Great video.
i am Thai. I watch your video I like.
my favourite place -.i've been coming to soi38 every BKK trip since 2011.
Hi I love your videos..thank you for help us to know every thing .,, بشكرك كتير لاني استفدت منك كتيييير ،you relly amazing
When it comes to food, its never enough. Good job
I love your videos Mark. So glad to see your live journey. I will travel to Bangkok in 2 weeks and I learned a lot from your video.
I enjoyed your Soi 38 video. I just discovered the "Full Article" tab... it is a great & convenient tool to learn more about the episode. I would luv to see more time of how the restaurant prepare the food you will be eating. I have been to Bangkok about 2 years for about 10 days...it was not enough to truly enjoy the food scene... but I could relate to some of the food that you have highlighted. Great job Mark!!!
another great video, just left bangkok a few days ago, had a great time, didn't even notice the coup.
Thank you very much bayouranch. Yup, just like you said, life in my neighborhood is not different at all.
Hey Mark. Great collection of videos you have here. I'm a Thailand native and have been living in the US since I was 12 and quite honestly I'd be lost going back to Bangkok now. But since I found your videos, they get me excited visiting thailand again. Please keep the them coming!
By the way, great camera and editing work!!
Been to Tokyo, Seoul and this year going to Thailand.. You're videos have served me well EVERY timel! Brilliant, Mark.. Cheers
I like this length. Maybe just because Ive been to this street before and regretted that I miss all these wonderful dishes! You video is really a remedy for me! I wish I could go there more often!
Mark, You do a great job ever...Love the way you eat food and enjoy every single bite of it that really makes my mouth watering too... I'm from asia that why I really enjoy you movie....Keep it up, Mark.
Long or,short is sudjective. Content is paramount. With a street food Street you can keep our attention longer with inherent variety. When you focus on a single dish and a specific restaurant short and sweet is perfect.
Khao mon gai - I love it. Thanks for the look at Soi 38 Mark!
Good to hear that NightBazaar, thanks for watching.
Hi Mark,
Love all your informative vids, helpful on our recent trip to BK
Missed all the "street foods" at the food courts.
it could be an hour long and it make me happy love your videos
ํYou know you make me want to come back in thailand!!! you're always go to the right place street food of thailand. Good job i'm very big fan ;)
I am so intrigued at how well you handle those spicy food...
I and my Thai wife , Laddawone use to live at the Sri Guest House on Sukhumvit Soi 38 when I was stationed in Bangkok , Thailand in 1971 & 1972 ! I worked at Bang Pla, Thailand,35 miles SE of Bangkok , when I served in the U.S. Army STRATCOM.
Great video, perfect length. I'm quitting my job of 24 years to travel around the world and I'm planning to visit bangkok, can't wait. Subscribed!
Hi mark, love your videos! Spent most of my evening watching your videos.
I'll be visiting Thailand next month and I can't wait to visit some of these amazing eats. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos
dextertrain Thank you very much, glad you'll be visiting Thailand soon!
+Mark Wiens
Mark, again I think you are awesome. You are a kind of guy who will make a mistake and you don't cover up. You let your fans know oh, oh, 'I think I just made a mistake ' That makes your vlogs more 'real' and you are a human being who is bound to make mistakes. Please keep up the good work and regards to your beautiful wife Ying.
Hey, Mark big fan here. Really cool to see a travel blogger regularly post videos on youtube as well. Plus, as a fellow Thai resident, you seem to have some seriously useful info about all the best eateries and what not. Your Thai pronunciation is spot on by the way, keep up the great work!
hi Mark. I've been binge-watching your videos as my fiancé and I will be in Bangkok this August. Can't wait to try all those streetfoods. Certified foodie here!
Lived on that street. For years best experiences ever. Until Japan in July. 🙂
ข้าวมันไก่น่าทานมากค่ะ เห็นคุณมาร์คกินพริกแล้วต๊กกะใจทุกที👍👍👍
I am hungry after watching this video!! I am visiting Bangkok next week, so really informative :) Thank you....
just found your channel recently........excellent work .........
Great video! I love your reactions to the food
Love your videos, Mark....Thumbs Up!
We were there a few weeks ago, and loved the chicken as you said the best thing was the help yourself garnishes to add to the sauce bowl. We had a plate each with rice and ordered a second helping of the chicken just to finish off the sauce ! hahaha Thanks for all your videos and advice we never ate at one restaurant in Bangkok and 3 days of street food wasn't enough!!
Brilliant videos thank you.
mark have watched many of you vids and been many places you recommend, mostly in Malaysia KL and found it very helpful and true stories,. unlike some, keep up the good work im off to Bangkok soon and cant wait.
love your videos
Thank you again Mark, for another food review!.I always enjoy your expertise on the food you eat.How you explain each item on your plate.I really serious that they need to put you in a higher scale like a food network chanel on t.v Some one in the t.v industry needs to notice your talent Mark,and give you your own show.Keep the food reviews coming to your loyal subscriber's And I hope one day you,can take this to a higher level.With respect always.
Kelly Denstitt Thank you so much, really appreciate your support.
You should do a 1hr special video, Mark. Thx for sharing. Good eats.
Hi Mark, I'm Tamara, 20 and from Germany. In one week i Travel to Thailand and want to see some places of the country. Of course Bangkok, too. You're Videos are so inspiring and you do what's also my passion. Travel and Food that's so amazing! I cant wait for the authentic street food in Thailand! Keep on going & may God bless you wherever you are!
you talk Thai very good and cooking Thai food very very good....You're The Best eating Food and travel around the world. Good job. Thumb up
Great job Mark, love it!
nice food. love to try all the salads. Mark your videos are all good. I personally like your longer videos like the coffee videos you made. But I love how you explain the taste textures.. just keep up the good work. You represent the culinary world of Thailand well and do them proud. god bless always. mike
your best video so far.
i really enjoy your videos, they are a journey of exotic foreign flavors and sights
cheers
Thank you very much XTheSonofTheSunX
The video length is just fine, I definitely would try the salad and chicken rice next month, keep going!
When you say things in Thai you can say it like the real Thai! I am in BKK but some place like Soi 38 I don't know it is there. I will visit some day. Thanks for the video!
Hey Ying & Mark,
The length of the video is fine. I'd rather it be 10 mins instead of 3 or 4 mins.
Brought back memories of Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur - eating on the street with traffic whizzing by within inches. Drooling at the fried chicken; but you can have the raw crab!
Great work.
Regards.
Jim.
Hey Jim, thank you for the feedback, glad it brought back memories. KL is such a great food city too!
Love the chicken rice, so plentiful and full of flavour only Bangkok can offer!
You just make me want to go back home!!!!!
Almost forgot to comment on the longer video. Didn't notice the length of time as it went by pretty fast due to the good content. Good stuff.
Cool, thanks Perdomot
You Make me Miss all the salad... the spicynes,sweet and sour...
Perfect Mark!
Thanks MsLansones
Im moving to bangkok in the summer. Cant wait!!! Like ur videos bro just subbed
Great video. I want to thank you for all your hard work, shooting and editting these wonderful videos. I enjoy watching them a lot. Love your enthusiasm and your passion for food :)
Thank you for your kind words realessence, that inspires me to keep making more.
Thai street food is the best! Your videos and food and travel blogs are amazing :D Thank you Mark for showing the world how wonderful Thailand is!!
Thank you very much for your kind words Lalita Thompson, and for watching my videos. You give me inspiration to keep making videos!
I did enjoy the longer format
Thanks kuken2000
This brings back some memories :)
Great video Mark.
I´ve been to Soi 38 in April this year and can recommend it to everybody.
Greetings from Germany :)
Wonderful food, Mark. Thanks.
I'm gonna print out your trip guide and have a great trip with my girlfriend in Bangkok. Thx Mark ! Greetings from Malaysia. :D
Love it
Mark - you are very fortunate to be able to devour of these foods and yet stay so thin...
Hi +Mark Wiens,
I found your videos when I was preparing myself for the trip to thailand and since I love food as much as you do I cannot stop watching all these thai food. I have a question concerning the food ingredients. Can you maybe tell me if any of the prepared food or ice cream in thailand is made with milk, cream, etc. (Which will consist of lactose?) I would appreciate your reply! Thanks!
Love your videos...many places you visited are on my bucket list...lol...How is Micah?
this video was a little hilarious. one of the women that worded at the restaurant came from behind you while you were eating...then in two minutes later she came from behind you again...lol...nice editing...smile
slightly different style i like the way this video was done though. That icecream at the end looked nice
Hi Mark! love your videos
Thank you Sandra Lee
Love your videos! Asok is my home town area. Next time you visit, the kao sawy at Craft Cafe just below BTS Phra Khanong is one of the best I've had anywhere. Awesome. Cheap too. And great coffee. Will be ordering one of your T shirts soon 🙂
You don't eat desserts? Wow, I'm not a huge fan of sweets but I would never pass on a dessert, especially if they have coconut. Yumm!!
Excellent video, Mark! We're new to producing video so watching videos like yours is a big dose of inspiration! Thank you! So hungry now haha
Very informative. Thank you for giving a lot of sources. I will be flying to bangkok in next few days and will be stay for 12 days, and your videos Definitely will help me while i'm in bangkok. :D
U make mo so hungry lol, love your videos mark
Thank you asianleo24
God I miss that street...behind you while you are eating the salads is a tall woman on the right edge of screen and a bent over man in gray shirt occasionally bent over near you. That couple served me MANY MANY bowls of yellow noodle soup with pork, crispy port, and won tons, dry, soup on the side. I ate on that street almost every day for a month I was there, or two, each of almost 10 years in winter. Gone. Condos. But some STELLAR food memories.
We love ur videos! Longer video better! Say at least 15 mins. Love this video at least it shows more variety and different stalls. Keep it coming Mark! I love Bangkok and miss Bangkok so much!
cwee lim Thank you very much for your feedback, I really appreciate you watching my videos!
All your videos makes me extremely hungry o.0
Mark this is amazing man, very good tour
Thank you JackGeezy85
2 restaurant dish and dessert very good food😋👍 💯good video👍😍💖
Thanks for your nice video 😍😍
Love the video! Keep it up!
Your face reaction...priceless. Watering my lips. Gulp!
Thank you Ahmad Nurzid Rosli
This was really cool mark! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you for watching FitAnge S
Mark,
Great video. You provided a nice variety of feed selections and a location where many people may not have frequented. In my 30+ trips Soi 38 is a location which I have not visited.
My next visit from California to Thailand is in three weeks. My first day plan is to take the sky train next Dusit Thani to Soi 38 for dinner - thanks to your video.
Thank you for sharing this video on Thai food.
Hi Ken Bloesch Thank you very much for your kind words. Good to hear you're coming to Bangkok again soon, hope you have a good trip and can check out this soi.
But great job. Love your videos.
Hi Mark what an amazing video. I think the length of the video is perfect. What was the track at the end?
hi mark, I like the longer format with the vids, the more food the better. and that blue crab as you probably know was raw, that's why it was so slimey. thery are red when cooked. also like the little magic show, the girl disappears behind you at 2:50 lol. keep the great vids comeing thx :)
i also like the longer videos gives more info
Love love the length (: I love watching your videos
Thank you Mariela Lopez
Hi Mark,
Great video, very helpful. I would just like to know in terms of price of food dishes was the price paid negotiated?
Another amazing video Mark.Once again great job Mark ,and at the same time you make me hungry again. :)
I really appreciate it Hanani Abdullah
got a question Mark, love your videos....love your facial expression every time u have something delicious...ur blog said monday is street cleaning are this kind of street food and chinatown street will be affected? during monday cleaning at night...can you kind of telll me how the street cleaning times..? thank you
I love somtum dishes with mango,nuts n fried achovies.. So nyummy..
Glad you do too Amalina Mahadzir
Delicious papaya salad..
I gotta say I like the length of the video. I mean I like to watch your videos a lot. So glad to watch the long one =] and this is a full course of meal too - appetizers, main dish and dessert hahaha
I just noticed that you have similar preference of taste to mine. I really like spicy food and all of those spicies - garlic, ginger, lime etc. And I'm not a big fan of Thai desserts too. Haha.
Great video as always, by the way. =]
Hi Mark, i've been watching some videos of you and i wish you could have your own show in television soon so they can take you to different countries and more variety of delicacy! I love that you seem really genuine and into the foods, your reactions are precious and i can feel it through the screen lol
Can i ask you question? Do you always ask the permission of the restaurant's owner before recording? Or are there instances where you just pull out the camera when the food is coming? I wanted to record my food travel when was studying overseas to show my family too but sometimes i was too shy to ask permission..cos sometimes there are place who is disturbed by the camera
great length,Mark
Please do a Pad Thai video! The length is perfect! You 're doing a awesome job!
Ok, thanks.
me love vidio....u mark ..