The word “elusive” isn’t usually used to describe a food establishment, let alone a stationary restaurant. But over the past year, I have found myself squeezing it into almost every sentence I come up with about our time at Jay Fai, perhaps Bangkok‘s most sought-after street-side restaurant.
Jay Fai is also the name of its owner, born Supinya Junsuta, who cooks most of the dishes herself. Although it has been a local favorite for decades, Jay Fai was catapulted into global culinary stardom not too long ago after being awarded a Michelin star and featured in the Netflix food documentary “Street Food Asia”, sending throngs of curious foodies and tourists to its doorstep. And this makes it elusive. It’s not like it’s going anywhere, but given how tiny the space is and how popular it has become, getting a slot here means queuing up early in the morning. I have tried many times, to no avail.
But if you’re like me who can’t get a break, fret not! We’re still determined to try Jay Fai in the future, but thankfully, the Thai capital’s gastronomy map is dotted with hundreds of other worthy food spots! In this article, we’re sharing with you some of the best cheap eats in Bangkok other than Jay Fai (in no particular order).
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If I could devour only one Thai dish in my life — there’s no doubt about it — I pick tom yum. It’s that one dish I order at least once every single day I am in Thailand. And if you’re looking for a Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded tom yum, look no further than Jeh O Chula or Jay Oh.
Jeh O Chula has a pretty extensive menu, but it’s best known for its so-called tom yum mama, a giant bowl of tom yum soup drowning a generous serving of noodles. It’s good for two, but if you don’t have a big appetite, it could easily feed a group of four or five. But because it has noodles, try to finish it right away. Otherwise, they might absorb all the broth, which is the perfect mix of sour and aromatics. It’s one of the most unforgettable dishes I’ve had the pleasure of stuffing my face with in Thailand.
The basic option costs only ฿150. Other versions have additional toppings, but we ordered the one with Jay Oh’s signature crispy pork belly, meatballs, and assorted seafood…
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