List of Locations: Somebody Feed Phil – Bangkok, Thailand (S1:E1)

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I’ve been to Thailand multiple times and each time just isn’t enough. Watching Phil Rosenthal, from Somebody Feed Phil, explore the Bangkok food scene reminded me of how sweet the people of Thailand are and how delicious and inexpensive the cuisine is. It’s definitely one of our favorite destinations and we hope that you’ll fall in love with it too!

Below is a List of Locations from Somebody Feed Phil’s Bangkok episode. Phil also makes a quick excursion to Chiang Mai to hang out with the Elephants! We absolutely love PHIL!

#1 Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market

Phil is accompanied by street food expert, Chawadee Nualkhair (aka the Bangkok Glutton), to explore the floating markets of Bangkok. In Lat Mayom Floating Market, they try the iconic Boat Noodles with beef balls, rice noodles and a flavor packed broth. All the food is served from and eaten on the boats.

Address: Bang Ramat Rd, Khwaeng Bang Ramat, Khet Taling Chan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10170, Thailand

#2 Street Food Market

Next to the Floating Market is a Street Food market where Phil and Chawadee try out a coconut ice cream dessert that you can top with a variety of fruits, beans and sauces. I can’t wait to try this on a hot summer day in Bangkok.

#3 Author’s Lounge

Phil heads to the Author’s Lounge, a place that has been around since 1976 and has an inspirational place for writers. The Author’s Lounge serves Marco Polo tea and small bites packed with flavor. His favorite bite is the mango sticky rice dessert (pictured below). The Author’s Lounge is located in the Madarin Oriental–a hotel worth visiting for the decor and views.

Address: Authors’ Lounge, 48 Oriental Avenue, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

#4 Err

Phil then meets with a real life author and travel writer, Laurence Osborne, at Err. Err is run by Bo and Dylan (aka. Bo.lan), husband and wife duo. They sampled Err’s delicious passion fruit cocktail and ate Movie Chicken (or Nang Kai Tort), a dish made with the crispy skin of a small chicken. The texture of the dish is like eating crispy chips.

I’ve dined at Err and absolutely loved the drinks and food. The decor is very retro – colorful and funky. My favorite dish was the Movie Chicken and spicy green bean salad. I would definitely come back!

Err is an easy walk from Wat Pho temple and the Grand Palace.

Address: Err, 394/35 Maha Rat Rd, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

#5 Yaorawat Road Market

Phil heads to Yaorawat Road in Chinatown for its incredible Thai street food scene. At Yaorawat Road Market, or Talat Kao, Phil orders a duck soup from a stand for only $1! He also tries durian, a spiky and stinky fruit that tastes like a creamy custard. For some people the smell is like spoiled pork meat. I personally love the taste and smell of  durian and eat it in copious amounts whenever I’m in SE Asia.

The best way to get to the market is by Tuk Tuk.

Address: Soi Lat Krabang 5, Lat Krabang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10520, Thailand

#6 Wat Pho

Wat Pho was established in 1700’s as the country’s first university and is also known for the creation and teaching of traditional Thai massage. Thousands of people come to the temple to visit the reclining Buddha.

Address: Wat Pho “The Reclining Buddha “wat Pho”, 25 Thai Wang Alley, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

#7 Jay Fai

Jay Fai is famous for her award winning crab omelette and tom yum soup dishes. The tom yum soup is served in a huge bowl and the omelette is massive. Make sure you’re super hungry or sharing with friends.

Since the filming of Somebody Feed Phil, Jay Fai has been awarded one Michelin star! Rumor has it that Jay wants to return the star. Come early and anticipate waiting 5 hours to dine with Jay Fai.

Address: jay fai, 337-261 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

#8 Khlong Toie Market

Phil and Ian Kittichai of Issaya Siamese Club, head to Khlong Toie Market to buy ingredients for his restaurant. The market is an outdoor and indoor market selling everything you can imagine. Phil tries longan, mango, mangosteen and other delicious tropical fruit.

Address: Bangkok, จังหวัด กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110, Thailand

#9 Issaya

Phil joins Chef Ian Kittichai at Issaya Siamese Club for a unique dessert called the Broken Bucket.

Address: Issaya Siamese Club, 4 Soi Sri Aksorn, Chua Ploeng Road, Sathorn, Bangkok

#10 Wat Saket- Golden Mountain Temple

Phil enjoys sunset at Wat Saket, the Golden Mountain Temple.

Address: Wat Saket Golden Mountain Temple, 344 ถนน บริพัตร Khwaeng Ban Bat, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

#11 Gaggan

Gaggan is a must for lovers of food, fine dining and fun. Phil surprises his fixer, Nok, with a birthday dinner at Gaggan. Gaggan offers a 25 dish tasting menu that is full of surprises. The menu changes often and you’ll need to book a reservation 2-3 months ahead of time.

Address: Gaggan, 68/1 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit Road Lumpini Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

#12 Wat Suan Dok – Chiang Mai

14th century buddhist temple with over 100 monks. People from the area offer monks food to make merit on daily basis. Phil meets with a Buddhist Monk, Bun Cha. Bun Cha teaches Phil a 14 step waking and a walking meditation.

Address: Wat Suan Dok, 139 Suthep Rd, ตำบล สุเทพ อำเภอ เมืองเชียงใหม่ Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

#13 Khao Soi Kad Gorm

Phil and Kitticharn visit Chiang Mai and dines on a traditional local dish; Khao Soi noodle soup made with a creamy rich coconut curry broth over egg noodle and veggies. Kaho Soi is made with chicken and beef. Khao Soi is only $1 and $1.50 for both proteins.

Address: Khao Soi Loong Prakid Gard Gorm, Suriyawong 5 Rd, Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand

#14 Elephant Nature Park – Chiang Mai

Phil visits the Elephant Nature Park north of Chiang Mai and becomes one of the herd.

Address: Elephant Nature Park, 209/2 Sridom Chai Road, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand