Open since 1968, Patonggo Cafe is best known for putting a creative twist on the patonggo or Chinese donut. The establishment has come up with several variations that trumpet the treat such as patonggo with roasted chili paste and crispy shredded pork (B60) and patonggo with spicy seafood salad (B60). Sweet delights include patonggo with ice cream (B40/scoop), and patonggo served with different sweet sauces (B40/set) such as pandan custard, chocolate, condensed milk, strawberry jam and orange jam. The cafe also has other savory dishes that don’t include the Chinese donut. Try the steamed river prawns with rice (B200).
Banglamphoo is best known to tourists as the neighborhood where Khao San Road lies. Locals, however, know it as a dusty hub for buying garments and student uniforms. Centuries ago, however, Banglamphoo was once a prime spot just like Siam is today. Canals used to run through the area, and Banglamphoo was used as a trading port for goods from the Thonburi side of the river.
If you take the time to go around the district, you’ll discover that Banglamphoo still retains a certain charm. In fact, it’s a great place for local eats, packed as it is with street food stalls and restaurants in every corner. We roamed the area and came up with a list of some of the best street food joints in the neighborhood.
