If you ask any Bangkokian about a place to eat late at night, A Ramen, a well-known spot in Bangkok for its mellow flavours, will probably come up. A Ramen has several 24-hour branches and is a must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Japanese ramen. The shop, with its Japanese-inspired decor, provides an interactive ordering system, letting you customise your ramen – choose your spice level, richness and toppings as if you're ticking boxes on an exam. The ramen here is perfectly balanced, with deep, comforting broth, chewy noodles and all the right toppings. Whether it’s midnight or sunrise, this is the perfect spot for a quick, satisfying bowl of ramen. It’s also a lifesaver for many when they need something soothing after a long night out.
It’s been serving comforting bowls of ramen for eight years and while the portions aren’t huge, the broth is rich and packed with flavour. People show up here at all hours, from students cramming for exams to regulars who’ve been coming for years. There’s something about slurping down a bowl of steaming noodles in the quiet hours of the night that makes you feel like you’re part of some secret club.
Samyan Mitrtown 1/F, 944/1 Rama IV Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan. 02-219-1519. Open 24 hours.