Pratunam

Once Upon A Time
32 Phetchaburi Soi 17
+66 2 252-8629
250 baht
Pratunam pier; in the alley across Pantip Plaza

In a dubious-looking alley opposite Pantip Plaza, but worth hunting down despite the unlikely location. The restaurant is in an old Thai teak house with a garden, filled with photos of classical Thai film stars, and serves very good Thai food. Check out the special rooms upstairs on your way to the bathroom.

Pickle Factory
55 Ratchawithi Soi 2
+66 2 246-3036
100-300 baht
17:30-23:30 daily
a 10-15 minutes taxi ride from Victory Monument

Deep down a small soi, this hip but relaxed lounge-cum-restaurant is neither factory nor has any pickles on their menu. Instead, it's a modern residential house, complete with swimming pool, offering competent pizzas, pastas and Thai favourites.