Why Bangkok Is the World's Top Food City in 2025
- MASX
- Jul 17
- 2 min read
Forget just street food—Bangkok is officially the #1 food destination on the planet, crowned by Food & Wine’s 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards as the top international city for food and drink. From dawn to midnight, Bangkok’s food scene is a nonstop celebration of flavor.
What Makes Bangkok a 24/7 Culinary Paradise?
All-day food vibe: Street snacks like pa thong ko (crullers) at dawn, mango sticky rice midday, and roti with curry at midnight. The city never stops serving.
World-class fine dining: Bangkok outshined Paris by placing six restaurants on the “World’s 50 Best Restaurants” list—including Gaggan (#6), Sorn (#17), and Potong (#13)
Foodie reawakening: The Michelin Guide sparked a gourmet renaissance—eateries like Charmgang and Em Market reinvent Thai dishes with flair.
Must-Try Eats in Bangkok
1. Street Food Classics
Wander through Chinatown, Ekkamai, or Chatuchak for delights like crispy pork, grilled skewers, and spicy papaya salad—any time of day.
2. Michelin-Starred Thai Cuisine
Don’t miss elevated Thai dining:
Gaggan Anand delivers playful, fragrant dishes (#6 on 50 Best).
Sorn honors southern Thai flavors with bold spice.
Potong highlights local Thai-Chinese cooking and creative plating.
3. New-Age Food Courts
Modern malls like Em Market @ EmSphere offer updated versions of hawker favorites alongside global bowls and fusion treats.
Why Travelers Should Care
Culture through cuisine: Bangkok’s culinary diversity—from Burmese-inspired bars to fermentation-focused restaurants like Electric Sheep—tells the story of a multicultural metropolis.
Affordable excellence: Bangkok ranked second among the world’s best cities to visit, with food described as “good” or “amazing” by 86% of locals—yet still remains budget-friendly.
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