Off Grid Private Food Adventure in Bangkok
2h30
Private
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About this activity
Bangkok’s old town may be tourist central, but there’s way more than just bad pad Thai to be found — that is, if you know where to look. That’s because hidden among the overpriced restaurants and mediocre food carts are secret gems that locals love, and many of these spots have been around for decades — since way before backpackers started gathering on Khao San Road.
Let us take you on the ultimate local tour that’ll make all your foodie dreams come too. This private Bangkok food tour will lead you to some of the best hidden restaurants and street food stalls in the city’s Bang Lamphu and Ban Phan Thom districts. Our local, food-obsessed guides will share with you their handpicked all-time favourite places. We’ll introduce you to the places that only locals know about, tucked down back alleys, in quiet corners, and even hiding in plain sight, invisible to most tourists who walk past!
Every tour is a little different as each guide has their own preferences, but if you are looking for something in particular that you want to taste, then be sure to let your guide know and they will try to find something amazing for you along the route. The time of the day can also determine what is available, but we can easily take you out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
You could learn where to get the cheapest green curry in Bangkok, or where to find an ancient Thai dessert that’s rarely seen on restaurant menus (and that even some locals have never tasted!). Or you could meet the family that has been making roti for over half a century, or a woman who quit her job at a 5-star hotel to run a curry shop down a back alley. If you’re feeling brave, maybe take a bite of a century egg or try the authentic Isan-style version of papaya salad with fermented fish sauce. Or maybe even sample a soup made with Kariang peppers — some of the hottest peppers you’ll find in Thailand.
Some of our guides’ favourites that might be on your tour include:
Breakfast at a food cart that makes a unique seaweed congee
Mixed fruit salad from the best tom pollamai stall in town
Southern-style curries from a beloved restaurant hidden in an alleyway
A taste of kanom jeen (fermented noodles that you’ll never find in a tourist restaurant)
Pork noodle soup made with some of the spiciest peppers in Thailand
The best tom yum in Bangkok from a tiny restaurant that’s always packed with locals
Isan-style northern dishes like papaya salad and mushroom soup
Thai-Muslim dishes like oxtail soup and curry, from a hidden restaurant that’s been on Thai television
Dessert of roti sai mai (roti with spun sugar) from a 60-year-old shop hidden in plain view
Note that this tour changes daily depending on what shops are open and what culinary stories your guide will tell — but no matter what, you’ll walk away from the day stuffed with delicious Thai food!
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Let us take you on the ultimate local tour that’ll make all your foodie dreams come too. This private Bangkok food tour will lead you to some of the best hidden restaurants and street food stalls in the city’s Bang Lamphu and Ban Phan Thom districts. Our local, food-obsessed guides will share with you their handpicked all-time favourite places. We’ll introduce you to the places that only locals know about, tucked down back alleys, in quiet corners, and even hiding in plain sight, invisible to most tourists who walk past!
Every tour is a little different as each guide has their own preferences, but if you are looking for something in particular that you want to taste, then be sure to let your guide know and they will try to find something amazing for you along the route. The time of the day can also determine what is available, but we can easily take you out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
You could learn where to get the cheapest green curry in Bangkok, or where to find an ancient Thai dessert that’s rarely seen on restaurant menus (and that even some locals have never tasted!). Or you could meet the family that has been making roti for over half a century, or a woman who quit her job at a 5-star hotel to run a curry shop down a back alley. If you’re feeling brave, maybe take a bite of a century egg or try the authentic Isan-style version of papaya salad with fermented fish sauce. Or maybe even sample a soup made with Kariang peppers — some of the hottest peppers you’ll find in Thailand.
Some of our guides’ favourites that might be on your tour include:
Breakfast at a food cart that makes a unique seaweed congee
Mixed fruit salad from the best tom pollamai stall in town
Southern-style curries from a beloved restaurant hidden in an alleyway
A taste of kanom jeen (fermented noodles that you’ll never find in a tourist restaurant)
Pork noodle soup made with some of the spiciest peppers in Thailand
The best tom yum in Bangkok from a tiny restaurant that’s always packed with locals
Isan-style northern dishes like papaya salad and mushroom soup
Thai-Muslim dishes like oxtail soup and curry, from a hidden restaurant that’s been on Thai television
Dessert of roti sai mai (roti with spun sugar) from a 60-year-old shop hidden in plain view
Note that this tour changes daily depending on what shops are open and what culinary stories your guide will tell — but no matter what, you’ll walk away from the day stuffed with delicious Thai food!
Included
- Local English-speaking guide, snacks and/or light meal at each food stall or restaurant on the tour. Note that the stalls and snack options will vary from tour to tour depending on the time of day and each guide's individual recommendations.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
Not included
- Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- While walking through the markets or street stalls, please do not step over any food that is put on the floor, as this is a cultural no-no.
- With so many stalls to choose one, don’t worry — if one we plan to visit is closed, we can easily find another one that’s just as delicious!
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
- This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
45%
Food
40%
Original
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