Soulfood Mahanakorn

Quality, Thai comfort food and crafty cocktails
Tipple of choice: The cheekily-named cocktails are all excellent—try a 'Bangkok bastard' with gin, bourbon, lime, kaffir lime leaves, bitters and ginger ale.

Word to the wise: As the restaurant is situated on one of Bangkok's most happening streets, you won't need to wander far to find a post-dinner drinking pad.
If you're keen to sample Thailand's best street dishes in a more comfortable, modern and hygienic setting, make for Soulfood Mahanakorn. With a focus on organic, sustainably-sourced produce, American chef and owner Jarrett Wrisley uses only the finest ingredients in his Thai comfort food dishes, with the odd international flourish (try the sticky tamarind ribs).

Cocktails are constructed with the same attention to detail, and Jarret is often on-hand to provide dish recommendations and share his interesting life story. You'll pay more for your tiger prawn satays here than you would on the street, but local foodies claim it'll be a few extra baht well spent.