Kayiwa · · 6 min read
I have filmed a lot of Bangkok street food, and the same question comes back in the comments: where exactly is it, and what should I order? The short answer is spread across a dozen separate posts. This page puts it in one place. It covers every stall and market I have filmed in Bangkok, what each one is good for, what it costs, and how to fit it into a day.
Every price here is the one I paid or saw when I filmed, so treat it as a guide. Street prices drift, and stalls move, so check the latest before you travel.
What it costs
Street food in Bangkok is cheap enough that the price rarely decides what you eat. These are the figures from my videos, converted at the rates on my site’s price table dated 5 October 2026 (US$1 = ฿33.57 = €0.889 = £0.756).
| What | Price | ≈ US$ | ≈ € | ≈ £ | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs and noodles, or pad thai | ฿50 | $1.49 | €1.32 | £1.13 | Sahachai, Sai Mai |
| Banana roti | ฿25–40 | $0.74–1.19 | €0.66–1.06 | £0.56–0.9 | Puy Roti Lady, Sala Daeng |
| Deep-fried seafood, by the portion | ฿60–200 | $1.79–5.96 | €1.59–5.3 | £1.35–4.5 | Sala Daeng Road, Silom |
| Pancake art | from ฿40 | $1.19 | €1.06 | £0.9 | Srinakarin Train Night Market |
| Jackfruit, one bag | ฿10 | $0.3 | €0.26 | £0.23 | Fruit stalls and markets |
Cash is the safe bet at stalls. For how a whole day adds up, including hotels and transport, see how much a day in Bangkok costs.
The stalls and markets, one by one
Sahachai in Sai Mai: the noodle wok
My most-watched video is a cook, a wok and a plate of eggs and noodles at Sahachai, at the Sai Mai intersection on Sukhaphiban 5 Road in north Bangkok. It is a neighbourhood place that feeds the people who live around it. I filmed the pad thai from the same wok first, at about a dollar fifty a plate. Good pad thai should taste sour and sweet, not just sweet, so use the tamarind, lime, peanuts and chilli on the table. Full story: Sahachai in Sai Mai.
Puy Roti Lady at Sala Daeng: banana roti
The stall I have filmed more than any other. It is a cart on Sala Daeng Road in Silom, a short walk from Sala Daeng BTS, and it makes roti gluay: dough stretched thin and fried until it crisps, filled with banana and egg and finished with condensed milk or chocolate. Expect a short wait. It costs ฿25 to ฿40. More: Puy Roti Lady at Sala Daeng.
Deep-fried seafood on Sala Daeng Road
Shrimp, squid and crab, battered and fried and sold by the portion for about ฿60 to ฿200. Get a mix if there are two of you. It is on the same stretch as the roti cart, so you can do both in one walk. Sala Daeng BTS or Silom MRT gets you there. See deep-fried seafood on Sala Daeng Road.
Srinakarin Train Night Market: pancake art and sago worms
A big open-air market in Prawet, east Bangkok, with food, vintage clothes and bars. The stall to know draws cartoon characters freehand in pancake batter, from about ฿40, and it suits kids. This is also where I tried sago worms, the larvae of the red palm weevil, for the first time. The market runs in the evenings, Thursday to Sunday when I checked, so confirm the days before you go. See Srinakarin Train Night Market.
Nong Bon Lake Park: somewhere quiet first
The park sits in the same part of the city, so I pair it with the market: late afternoon at the lake, then the market once it opens. People cycle, run, and feed the pigeons and the giant catfish. Bring bread. See Nong Bon Lake Park and my practical guide to kayaking at Nong Bon Lake.
Jodd Fairs: mala skewers and steak
So many stalls that you can walk it twice and still not know where to start. Begin with the mala BBQ skewers, where Sichuan pepper numbs your mouth in the best way, then share a grilled steak cooked to order. Jodd Fairs began as the comeback of the Ratchada Train Night Market, and the market now runs on Ratchadaphisek Road near MRT Thailand Cultural Centre. Hours are from around 4 or 5 pm until midnight or later, so check their social media for the current location and times. See Jodd Fairs Night Market.
Three snacks that surprised me
A tom yum crepe from Oum’s Great Crepe, seafood takoyaki (octopus, shrimp and crab) that you will find at almost any night market, and a bag of jackfruit for ฿10. See Three Thai street snacks.
A tuk-tuk ride and Thai BBQ
Grilled chicken (gai yang) and salted grilled fish, with sticky rice and a smoky dipping sauce, eaten with your hands. If you take a tuk-tuk, agree the fare first, and refuse any ride that comes with shop stops. See A tuk-tuk ride and Thai BBQ.
Ayutthaya’s night market, a day trip with dinner
Ayutthaya is roughly one and a half to two hours from Bangkok by train. Most people leave before dark, which is a mistake. The Bang Ian night market has oyster omelette, grilled meats, boat noodles (order at least two bowls) and Thai desserts. See Ayutthaya’s night market.
Plan it by area
| Plan | Stops | Best time |
|---|---|---|
| Silom walk | Banana roti, then deep-fried seafood, both on Sala Daeng Road | Evening |
| East Bangkok evening | Nong Bon Lake Park, then the Srinakarin Train Night Market | Late afternoon into the evening, Thursday to Sunday |
| Ratchada night out | Jodd Fairs, starting with the mala skewers | From around 4 or 5 pm |
| North Bangkok | Sahachai in Sai Mai | Check before you go |
| Day trip | Ayutthaya temples, then dinner at the Bang Ian night market | Stay for the evening |
Eating street food safely
Food cooked in front of you, with a crowd waiting, is the safest bet. My guide to whether Bangkok street food is safe covers the checks in detail, including what to order first. For the wider picture of Thai cooking, read the Thai food guide, and for the general rules of eating on the street anywhere, see my street food guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest street food in Bangkok?
In my videos the cheapest bites are jackfruit at ฿10 a bag, banana roti at ฿25 to ฿40, pancake art from ฿40 and a plate of pad thai or eggs and noodles at about ฿50. That is roughly $0.30 to $1.50.
Where should I start in Bangkok?
If you only have one evening, do the Silom walk: banana roti and deep-fried seafood on Sala Daeng Road, reached by Sala Daeng BTS or Silom MRT. If you have two, add the east Bangkok evening with the Srinakarin Train Night Market.
Do street stalls take cards?
Most do not. Carry small notes in baht.
Which night markets are open on which days?
Hours change often. The Srinakarin Train Night Market ran Thursday to Sunday evenings when I checked, and Jodd Fairs runs from around 4 or 5 pm until midnight or later. Check each market’s latest times before you go.
Is Bangkok street food safe for first-timers?
Generally yes if you choose busy stalls and food cooked to order. See my full guide.
Sources
- Sahachai in Sai Mai
- Puy Roti Lady at Sala Daeng
- Srinakarin Train Night Market
- Jodd Fairs Night Market
- Thailand travel guide
Prices and opening hours are from my own videos and posts, filmed over several years, so they may have changed. Conversions use rates from 5 October 2026.