Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Come hungry and bring cash. This quaint night market on Ramkhamhaeng Road in Bang Kapi is more popular with students than tourists, and the food is the main reason to visit. Halal stalls are the heart of it, alongside which you'll find clothing and food with Malaysian influences. Halal and non-halal vendors stand side by side, so everyone feels welcome. Prices are cheap to moderate – no wonder, since the regulars are students.

The route is what many people misunderstand. It's L-shaped, and if you walk the main route and turn back, you'll miss a significant portion. So, walk the entire route first and then return to the sections you enjoyed. It gets crowded, and I'd consider that a good sign rather than a warning. You'll have the widest selection in the early evening when everything is set up.