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

Sabx2 is Pratunam's cult noodle shop, an unpretentious place where elastic egg noodles are tossed in dark pork fat and soy sauce and served with shrimp wontons and—by popular demand—slices of incredibly tender braised pork knuckle from a pot whose sauce has its own dedicated following. Food-obsessed Bangkok knows the place for its specialty: malt beverage in the braising broth. Legends and such have made Sabx2 a fixture on noodle pilgrimages for years, and it's a must-visit for late-morning queues, defying the general chaos of Pratunam.

Everything here is quick and easy – communal tables, a fast turnover of guests, a clear menu – and the price for the city's most popular wonton noodle dish remains affordable. It's perfect for a morning in Pratunam, as Go-Ang's Chicken Rice is nearby – two legendary restaurants just a short walk away.