Breakfast in Bangkok looks nothing like Western breakfasts; a guide to what to order and where.
Savory rice soup, usually with chicken or pork, served with crispy fried shallots and pickled vegetables; 30–60 THB; warming and cheap.
Rice porridge with vegetable/meat mixed in; sometimes with an egg on top; 40–80 THB; comfort food.
Northern Thai sausage, grilled, served with sticky rice and green papaya salad; 50–100 THB; filling.
Crispy rice noodles in sweet-savory sauce; often with egg and bean sprouts; 50–100 THB; popular breakfast.
Street vendors outside temples (6–8 AM), market stalls, breakfast-specific shops; avoid tourist areas.
Breakfast vendors start 6 AM, peak 6–8 AM, many close by 10 AM; go early for best selection.
