Food lovers who want to follow famous restaurants but lack time or want to avoid airfare have a solution. Thairath Online has compiled popular provincial restaurants and cafes that have come to open branches serving authentic flavors in Bangkok. The taste is exactly as if you flew to the original location. Here are eight must-visit top spots to check out.
Khao-Sō-i
Directly from Chiang Mai, this Khao Soi shop breaks traditional rules by making fresh noodles in the Japanese ramen style, with a rich, spicy curry broth. Served with premium wagyu beef, chashu pork, or generous scallop toppings. Now open in six branches in Bangkok, drawing long queues from city foodies.
Phuketique
Coming from Phuket, this nationally famous toast shop is a must-visit in old Phuket town. Its signature dish is "Burnt Butter Toast," featuring crispy, caramelized butter toast with a moist buttery inside, topped with a large scoop of ice cream. The shop has now opened a branch at Saphan 55 project in Thonglor.
Suki Chang Phueak
From Chiang Mai, this street food stall from Chang Phueak Market is famous for its "dry hot pan suki," stir-fried over high heat with a slight smoky aroma, tender large pork pieces, and a special spicy suki dipping sauce. It has now expanded to popular Bangkok food spots at Banthat Thong and Siam Square, much loved by street food fans.
Gopi Hub
From Chonburi (Bang Saen), this legendary dim sum and Sino-Portuguese pulled tea shop brings fresh steamed dim sum, grilled fried dough sticks, and rich bak kut teh soup to a grand branch in Ari. The beautifully decorated shop is perfect for photos, and the taste remains as authentic as in Chonburi.
Cheevit Cheeva
Originating in Chiang Mai, this dessert cafe created a sensation by fusing Thai sweets with Korean bingsu. Their standout dish is "Salted Egg Lotus Bingsu," deliciously rich and balanced. They have expanded from Chiang Mai to central Siam Square and leading malls in Bangkok, now totaling seven branches and becoming a favorite dessert spot for many.
Charlotte Doughnuts
From Songkhla and Hat Yai, this homemade French-style doughnut shop is very popular in the south. It features soft, fluffy doughnuts with overflowing fillings and charming, appetizing decorations. The classic-style shop atmosphere is now available in Bangkok at Sukhumvit 33 for locals to enjoy.
Ban Benjarong Pai
From Mae Hong Son, this Northern and Central Thai restaurant awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand once welcomed many tourists in Pai. It has expanded its delicious offerings to leading malls in Bangkok. Must-try dishes include herb-baked pork ribs and banana blossom salad, with delicate, refined flavors.
HAAB
From Songkhla, this legendary charcoal stove egg cake shop from Nang Ngam Road has created a phenomenon with long queues extending down alleys. Known for egg cakes baked on traditional charcoal stoves, featuring soft, fluffy batter, buttery aroma, and a perfect contrast of crispy outside and tender inside. Now easily available in major shopping malls without needing to travel south.
Wherever you are nearby or craving flavors from a certain province, you can check in to enjoy these delicious spots. It’s truly a gateway to a food lover’s paradise.
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