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Budget Eats in Bangkok

Best food for under ฿200 per person — no tourist markup

💡Local markets and foodcourts have the best value. Avoid touristy streets like Khao San.

40 restaurants · ranked by Trust Score

#1
Pantaree
📍 Khlong Toei·4.4·1,559 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 96.9
#2
Sallim Restaurant (Halal)
📍 Bang Rak·4.4·389 reviews·🥩 Halal
Trust 89.7
#3
Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice
📍 Khlong Toei·4.5·708 reviews·🍷 Fine Dining
Trust 93.9
#4
Nameless Thai Local Restaurant
📍 Pattaya·4.3·514 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 89.7
#5
Tony's
📍 Phra Nakhon·4.3·805 reviews·🍛 Indian
Trust 92.2
#6
Ae&ek Steak Vilaiwan Resort, Sukhumvit 81, Pattaya
📍 Pattaya·4.6·1,228 reviews· Café
Trust 97.3
#7
Yim Yim Steak
📍 Huai Khwang·4.2·370 reviews·🍔 Western
Trust 87
#8
Rabiengboon
📍 Pathum Wan·4.6·134 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 85.7
#9
Skip Cafe Sam Yan
📍 Pathum Wan·3.9·168 reviews· Café
Trust 79.8
#10
Mook Restaurant
📍 Phra Nakhon·4.9·847 reviews·🥞 Breakfast / Brunch
Trust 97.9
#11
Local Thai Restaurant
📍 Pattaya·4.8·142 reviews·🍱 Japanese
Trust 87.8
#12
Nava Pad Thai
📍 Phra Nakhon·4.8·876 reviews·🌶️ Thai
Trust 97.3
#13
Mr. Green Thai Food
📍 Khlong Toei·4.7·190 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 89
#14
Rosaroi PhraNakhon รสอร่อย พระนคร
📍 Phra Nakhon·4.6·327 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 90.5
#15
Thai Pakistan Restaurant
📍 Bang Rak·4.5·286 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 88.4
#16
Great Shanghai
📍 Khlong Toei·3.9·509 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 85.9
#17
Took Lae Dee
📍 Bang Rak·4.3·199 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 85.3
#18
บ้านสเต็ก พรานนก
📍 Bangkok·4.0·165 reviews·🍔 Western
Trust 80.5
#19
Aonchorn Thai restaurant ออนชอน ราชดำเนิน
📍 Phra Nakhon·4.9·900 reviews· Café
Trust 98.1
#20
Donita Thaifoods
📍 Phaya Thai·4.5·217 reviews·🦐 Seafood
Trust 87.6
#21
Boat Noodles - Toy Kuay Teow Ruea
📍 Phaya Thai·4.4·1,265 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 95.9
#22
Eat Am Are Union Mall
📍 Chatuchak·4.6·2,779 reviews·🍝 Italian
Trust 101
#23
Khaow Mai Pla Mun
📍 Sathon·4.7·182 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 88.3
#24
Eat Am Are 253 Asok Building
📍 Watthana·4.5·1,433 reviews·🌶️ Thai
Trust 97.2
#25
Nak La Mookata Victory Hub
📍 Phaya Thai·4.4·189 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 85.8
#26
Jae Phon Lang Lerdsin
📍 Bang Rak·4.1·1,055 reviews·🍷 Fine Dining
Trust 92
#27
Sushina Fortune Town
📍 Huai Khwang·4.9·2,907 reviews·🍱 Japanese
Trust 99.7
#28
Jaekoy เจ๊ก้อย ส้มตำอาหารอีสาน เพชรบุรี12 (สาขา1)
📍 Ratchathewi·4.2·1,876 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 95.5
#29
สเต็กอร่อยเหาะ @ บางกอบัว
📍 Bangkok·4.4·189 reviews·🍔 Western
Trust 85.2
#30
หมูกระทะคุณปอ
📍 Bangkok·4.6·110 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 84.2
#31
Mobile Steaks ถนนรางน้ำ
📍 Phaya Thai·3.9·281 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 82.7
#32
be4 SteakHouse
📍 Lat Phrao·4.6·444 reviews·🍝 Italian
Trust 91.8
#33
สเต็กใบตอง
📍 Bangkok·4.4·180 reviews·🍰 Dessert
Trust 85.3
#34
Thai Restaurant
📍 Khlong Toei·4.7·46 reviews·🥞 Breakfast / Brunch
Trust 81.5
#35
Tom's Cafe
📍 Sathon·4.7·289 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 90.5
#36
Kritsada Steak House
📍 Bangkok·4.6·1,854 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 99.9
#37
Bamee Thewet
📍 Phra Nakhon·4.2·68 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 78.9
#38
Makanan Muslim Halal
📍 Phaya Thai·4.5·169 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 85.9
#39
Jackson
📍 Phra Nakhon·4.9·444 reviews·🍝 Italian
Trust 94.5
#40
กุ๊ยรสกรุง ตลาด 9 Yard
📍 Bangkok·4.9·64 reviews·🍺 Bar / Pub
Trust 84.2

Frequently asked

What are the best places for budget eats in bangkok?

We've ranked 40 venues for budget eats in bangkok based on real Google review data. The top picks are Pantaree, Sallim Restaurant (Halal), Heng Heng Hainanese Chicken Rice — all with Trust Scores above 60 from thousands of verified reviews.

How do I find the best spots for budget in Bangkok?

Local markets and foodcourts have the best value. Avoid touristy streets like Khao San.

🏙️ What locals actually do
Not the tourist version
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Thai food
Any shophouse on soi 38 Thonglor
No sign, plastic chairs, 10/10
💆
Massage
Wat Pho Traditional Massage School
Government-certified, cheapest legit massage in BKK
Coffee
Any Cafe Amazon on BTS route
30฿, solid, everywhere, open 7am
🥟
Street food
Yaowarat (Chinatown) after 6pm
The real food capital — every street is a feast
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Night out
Thonglor rooftop bars
Thais who can afford it go here on weekends
🛍️
Weekend escape
Chatuchak Weekend Market 7–12am
Go early before it hits 38°C and tourists arrive
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