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

Two things make this restaurant worth the walk. The kitchen is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., and the vegetarian menu offers a full selection – not just two sad, token dishes at the end. This combination is rarer in Bangkok than you might think, and it means that groups with different dietary needs can eat well without anyone having to compromise.

Order the mango sticky rice. It's consistently praised by guests, both for the coconut rice and the fresh mango. In this heat, the accompanying Thai iced tea with milk is the perfect choice. The samosas are highly acclaimed by Indian travelers, which says something, and the vegetable gyoza and fresh mango juice are also frequently mentioned. The portions are generous for the price. The staff will ask if you'd like it spicy, saving you the usual guesswork.

It's located on a corner of Soi Samsen 4 in Phra Nakhon, so you can easily reach the ancient city temples and eat before the crowds arrive. It can get quite busy, and meals can take up to twenty minutes. Take your time and have a drink.