Banglamphu: where food is the soul of a city
Along the narrow streets of Bangkok’s Old City, or Banglamphu, families have been perfecting their recipes for generations. The result is some of the most unforgettable food in the kingdom, prepared with heart, but often disguised behind nondescript shophouses and markets tucked into mazes of alleyways. In this historic area, Bangkok’s rich and compelling heritage is expressed in every bite.
As our most food-focused tour, the Old Bangkok Food & Culture Walk is a great choice for dedicated foodies looking to explore the historic district through their taste buds. Click here for photos of this tour.
Itinerary:
- 9:00: Meet at Krung Thonburi BTS SkyTrain Station and take local transport to Bangkok’s old quarter.
- 9:15 – 11:45: Sample Thai-style breakfast food in an alleyway market lined by century-old shophouses, try a bunch of different foods, meet some of the vendors and, if it’s open, pop into a 80-year-old Thai herb shop to explore this ancient form of medicine.
- 11:45 – 13:00: Go deeper into the Old Town and stop for coffee and Thai snacks amid the heritage architecture.
- 13:00 – 14:00: Enjoy central Thai curries, salads and soups prepared by an experienced chef who cuts no corners, crafting every dish, including the curry pastes, by hand, to order.
- 14:00 – 14:30: Cool off with mango, coconut and/or durian ice cream at a shop that’s been hand-producing ice cream from young coconuts for over 70 years. In this area, you’re also welcome to browse shops selling Thai uniforms, musical instruments, and arts and crafts from throughout Thailand.
- 14:30 – 15:30: Finish with a stroll through Pak Khlong Talad, one of the world’s largest cut flower markets.
*These times are estimates, and we don’t normally stick to a rigid schedule. Depending on the customer’s preferences, this tour can finish anywhere between 14:00 and 17:00.
Examples of foods you’ll try:
- Southern Thai curries
- Central Thai herb fish soup and shrimp salad
- Central Thai sausage wrapped in piper leaf
- Northeastern Thai spicy salad and sausage
- Northern Thai salad or curry noodle soup
- Grilled frog and insects (if you dare)
- Handmade chili paste sauteed with fish and spices
- Chinese-Thai noodles steamed with aromatic herbs and fresh crab
- Thai style sweets
- Thai style handmade ice cream
- Thai tropical fruits (rotating selection)
- Traditional Thai drinks (lemongrass and roselle juice, o-lieng coffee)
*Food samples are subject to changes/additions and can be adapted to your tastes. Vegetarians and those with allergies are welcome.
Days offered:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Meeting point and time:
Normal meeting is 9:00 AM at Krung Thonburi BTS SkyTrain Station, Exit 2.
For a map of the BTS SkyTrain and MRT Subway systems, click here.
*Please let us know if you’re staying away from the SkyTrain/Subway lines (in Khao San Road or Chinatown areas, for example); in these cases it may be possible to meet at a Chao Phraya river ferry pier.
Price:
2,800 Baht per person for 2 guests.
2,600 Baht per person for 3 guests.
2,400 Baht per person for 4-6 guests.
2,200 Baht per person for 7+ guests
4,000 Baht for 1 person only.
Half price for children aged 12 and under.
*These prices are for private tours. We do not offer mixed group tours.
To reserve a day, please email us directly at chilipastetour@gmail.com.
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