Sukhumvit Road:
There is no shortage of eating places on Sukhumvit. Some people
even say that from any spot along the road, you are within 100
metres of at least one restaurant. And the food could not be
more cosmopolitan. At its western end, around Soi Nana, an enclave
of Pakistani and Middle Eastern restaurants fills the sois with
the aroma of spices, earning this area the name "Little
Arabia". These include casual outdoor cafes such as Al Hossini
and luxurious indoor places such as Shiraz.Further up the road
Indian cuisine takes over, with restaurants offering both northern
and southern Indian specialities. From the elegance of Rang Mahalon
the top floor of Rembrandt Hotel to the modest ambience of Mrs Balbir's, the rich Indian cuisine
is presented in all its variety.
- European and American cooking balance the equation, with
Italian, French, British, German, and Mexican restaurants lining
the road and presenting a variety of options in terms of menus,
atmosphere, and prices. Sukhumvit 55, also known as Soi Thonglor,
and its labyrinthine branches are also full of restaurants of
every kind.
- Then there is Thai food. Both authentic and nouvelle dishes
can be found at small, sparingly decorated restaurants or lavishly
ornate ones, along the pavements, and in the markets. The food
is good everywhere. After all, it's the taste and not always
the place that really matters.
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