Popular for its intense-flavoured Thai food, fewer people know though that Rongros’s fried rice is a standout as well. The ‘khao pad sam mhen’ – or ‘three-stinker fried rice’ – is made with cha-om, sataw (stink beans and pickled garlic, all stir-fried with quality shrimp and shrimp paste. The flavours are intense, with each ingredient adding its own distinct punch. This is one for those who appreciate these flavours – if you do, you’ll definitely come back for more. And while the food stands out, the view of Wat Arun from the dining room adds something special to the experience.
392/16 Maha Rat Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon. 096-946-1785. Open daily 11am-2.30pm, 5pm-10pm.