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Photo courtesy of Dave Stamboulis
Pochana 55
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Price: $$$$
10Best Says
Pochana 55 is a plainly decorated simple and cheap streetside restaurant that has been serving thousands of customers for over 20 years. Initially famed for its khao tom rice soup, served to clubbers... Read More
Pochana 55 is a plainly decorated simple and cheap streetside restaurant that has been serving thousands of customers for over 20 years. Initially famed for its khao tom rice soup, served to clubbers coming home at 4am, the restaurant now serves up several varieties of sizzling iron platter fish and beef dishes, and hundreds of other Thai Chinese favorites, all of them guaranteed to please. The tom yam here is a benchmark to set the standard for Thailand's most famous soup. During the rainy season, make sure to try the dok krachon "little flower" salad. 55 is constantly mentioned by locals as one of Bangkok's most consistently good restaurants by those in the know.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Dave Stamboulis
Bangkok Local Expert
- Best Value, Homestyle: "Many of 55's tables are located outside on the street, however save for the dead of winter, most visitors will find it too hot (as well as too noisy with the passing traffic) to sit out here. There is a comfortable air con section to the restaurant, which isn't overly visible from the street, just inside past the kitchen."
- Late Night: "Many of 55's tables are located outside on the street, however save for the dead of winter, most visitors will find it too hot (as well as too noisy with the passing traffic) to sit out here. There is a comfortable air con section to the recently renovated restaurant, which isn't overly visible from the street, just inside past the kitchen."
- Recommended as Best Value Because: For consistently great Thai-Chinese fare at local prices, 55 has been pleasing those in the know for years.
- Best for Late Night Because: for its extensive menu and famous khao tom rice soup, 55 is always a winner.
- Best for Homestyle Because: For consistent good local food at great prices, Pochana 55 is always one of Bangkok's best choices.
