Discover The Best Of Thai Food With These Bangkok Food Tours

There’s more to Bangkok than its sacred temples, scenic views, and island adventures. If you want to experience Thailand to the fullest, best indulge in Thai food! And hey, there’s no better place to begin than in the country’s capital, Bangkok. 

Prepare for savory delights like pad thai, tom yum, many types of curry, kra pao, and som tam! They’ve also got some sweet treats like the famous mango sticky rice, fresh fruits, Thai coconut crepe, Thai roti, and Thai coconut ice cream. Now if you’re looking for something refreshing to beat the heat of Bangkok, then make sure to try iced Thai tea, iced Thai coffee, pandan juice, sugarcane juice, and iced lemongrass tea.

Whether at the market or in a cafe or restaurant, there’s definitely authentic and scrumptious Thai food for you to have in Bangkok!

While going on a spontaneous food trip is fun, joining Bangkok food tours is just as exciting. Here, you won’t only get the best of local food, but you’ll also get to meet locals, as well as fellow tourists!

This day tour will first take you to Maeklong Railway Market which is packed with restaurants perfect for lunch or even just snacks! They have Thai chicken rice, pad thai, and different types of noodle bowls if you’re looking to have something heavy. They also offer ice popsicles, iced coffee, and fruit juices for those who want some refreshments.

Apart from the local food, you can also get souvenirs here for yourself or as gifts for your loved ones back home. They sell keychains, refrigerator magnets, scarved with local patterns, packed dried fruit snacks, and many more!

Your next stop is at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you’ll go on a boat ride and indulge in local food along the way. You can score fresh fruits here like bananas, mangoes, and coconut, as well as grilled meat like chicken, pork, and beef. Some sellers even offer rice meals and pad thai, so you can have lunch here too if you haven't yet. Yes, you can eat on the boat! And of course, souvenirs like handmade hats, elephant keychains, patterned fans, and tuk-tuk miniatures are also sold here.

This day tour will also take you to Phra Pathom Chedi, a Buddhist shrine and one of the tallest in the world. Its intricately built structure and exterior keep both locals and tourists in awe. Your visit here is a good way to immerse yourself in Thai culture and architecture. If you happen to have questions about the sacred monument, feel free to ask your knowledgeable and friendly tour guide.

The next stop is After the Rain Coffee & Gallery, one of the most Instagrammable cafes you’ll find during your trip! Some must-tries include durian cake, lychee and rose cake, mango coconut mousse cake, and mango sticky rice. For the drinks, they have strawberry americano, matcha orange juice, pink lemonade, affogato coco, and more. They also have lunch items if you’re looking to have something more filling.

Since the cafe is located in an area that’s surrounded by nature, guests can go canoeing first while they wait for their food. There’s also a swing where you can relax or take nice photos against the jungle-like background. 

Another coffee place perfect for your IG feed and stories is Bubble in the Forest Cafe. Its Maldives-style structure allows guests to admire the breathtaking scenery as they indulge in coffee, pastries, and even savory food. Some must-haves are iced coffee, iced Thai tea, iced matcha, and iced cocoa—all topped with coconut! For the pastries, they offer mango sticky rice cake, coconut cream pie, orange soft cake, and caramel macadamia cheese pie.

Make sure to take lots of photos here since it’s mostly outdoors, so best believe you’ve got the best lighting!

The last stop on this day tour is Jodd Fairs, a famous night market in Bangkok! This is the best place to be if you want to try all types of local food, such as grilled beef, leng saeb (pork bones soup), moo ping (grilled pork skewers), salted egg lava pastry, Thai roti, jumping shrimp, and even dried insects. You can also get souvenirs here, like t-shirts, bags, shoes, and more.

This day tour will also take you to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Jodd Fairs. But what makes this tour stand out is its other two stops which are just as fun to visit! First is the Bang Kung Temple, tucked away under the roots and branches of trees. This majestic temple houses Buddha sculptures and mural paintings which date back to the late Ayutthaya period.

Another unique stop on this day tour is the Amphawa Sri Cafe. It's a scenic coffee shop that offers meals that are sure to satisfy your tastebuds like stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts, pizza, spicy spaghetti with seafood, and fried flat noodles with pork and vegetables. They’re also known for their delightful desserts such as coconut ice cream with black sticky rice, green noodles in sweet coconut milk, and palm fruits in syrup. For refreshments, they offer red devil coffee, Thai tea, and kiwi frappe.

Apart from the Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, here’s another stop in this day tour that’s worth a visit — the Amphawa Floating Market! Even before you board the boat, locals in the waiting area will already treat you with freshly harvested bananas and coconut pudding. 

During your fun voyage, you’ll pass by many vendors on boats selling all types of authentic Thai food and cute trinkets. We highly recommend their iced black coffee, chicken and pork skewers, fresh coconut juice, and Thai omelet. And for the souvenirs, they have so many! You can buy cute dresses with local patterns on them, handmade bags, and even traditional hats.

This Michelin-starred Thai bus food tour will take you around the attractions on Rattanakosin Island in Bangkok like Hua Lamphong, Wat Traimit, Metal Castle, Sanam Luang, and the Democracy Monument as you enjoy a delectable Thai meal. You can choose among four dining options: lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, or night life. Check down below to give you an idea of the dishes that you can expect per dining option:

Lunch: Yen Ta Fo (pink noodle soup with fish balls and crispy wonton), Pad Thai with prawns, and Kaeng Keaw Wan Luk Chin Pla Klai (green curry with fish balls served with jasmine rice)

Afternoon Tea: Thai tea, silk black tea, Tong Yord (golden drop egg), Kiao Kung (shrimp dumpling), Khanom Tako (Thai pudding with coconut topping), and Karipap Kai (chicken curry puff)

Dinner: Lim Lao Ngow (original fish ball noodle) and Massaman chicken curry served with jasmine rice 

Night Life: Guay Jub (Chinese rolled noodle soup) and pork satay with peanut sauce

Please note that we’ve only listed some of the best dishes per dining option. Apart from the Afternoon Tea package, all the others come with a welcome refreshment, appetizers, main course, dessert, and a drink.

If you want something a bit fancier, then this Meridian dinner cruise is the way to go! Hop aboard the cruise ship and sail across the Chao Phraya River as you indulge in an assortment of dishes such as grilled river prawns, papaya salad, Thai green curry chicken with young coconut shoots, and Thai fried noodles. To make the experience even better, your backdrop will be iconic sights like Wat Arun, the Asiatique, the Memorial Bridge, and the Rama VIII Bridge.

You can choose to do the sunset cruise if you want to catch the golden hour, but the dinner cruise is just as marvelous, especially with the attractions lit up!

For those looking for more choices, this Alangka dinner cruise is also a must-try! With live band music and authentic Thai food over good conversations, this dinner experience will truly be one for the books. Onboard, they serve fresh seafood, a variety of local desserts, and several dishes from different cuisines like Japanese and American. And hey, make sure to get your welcome drinks to start a great night ahead.

These Bangkok food experiences are not food tours anymore, but if you have time to spare or just want more cafes and restaurants to add to your itinerary, then definitely give these a shot:

The Market Cafe at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit is the place to be for those looking to have a peaceful lunch or dinner. Here, they serve fresh seafood, savory pasta, hearty soups, and more!

Blue by Alain Ducasse in ICONSIAM is your best bet for lunch or dinner with a view of the city. They have the Menu Voyage with your choice of four, six, or eight courses, perfect for the family or your friends. 

They also have the Menu Latitude which serves up to two starters, a main, and a dessert. Some must-haves include Alaska king crab, rock fish soup, and blue lobster. And if you want to make your food experience fancier, adding caviar to your meal is an option!

Tuxedo Espresso Bar at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit is perfect if you’re looking to unwind with afternoon tea. They offer a great selection of pastries, savories, and your choice of TWG tea or coffee! 

Some pastries include sponge cakes, rice flour dumplings, and biscuits. For the savory bites, they have salmon wasabi tartare, kani salad sando, and Natsu burrata with miso sauce.

Divana Signature Cafe is another afternoon tea option for you! The ambiance here is homey, with plants and flowers lined up that add color to the place. Their sets include a variety of small bites like tarts, puff pastries, fresh fruits, skewers, and of course, your choice of tea.