One sign says Bamboo, another says Al-Khayma – either way, we dig it. It’s a redoubtable Lebanese joint that makes the most out of its hole-in-the-wall location. While Bangkok is full of Lebanese restaurants that go for white tile and chrome with decor designed to evoke a sheikh’s palace, the mood at Bamboo is very much that of a Beirut workingman’s eatery, with football on the TV and a crowd of Levantine expats. Get yourself some of their creamy soft hummus, tender shawarma – seemingly a bit more restrained on the spices than that from other parts of the Middle East – and a nice tangy fattoush salad, washed down with an icy Tiger or two, and soak up the atmosphere.
Nana Soi 3, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana. 02-655-5531. Open daily 8am-5am