Ten Suns

In a list full of delicious but humble Bangkok institutions, we would be remiss if we didn’t include a splash-out (at least by noodle shop standards) option. In a chic, open-front shophouse space in Old Town, Ten Suns elevates the braised beef noodle, earning it a Michelin Bib Gourmand for several years now. Dry noodles are an option, but for us it’s all about the cinnamon-forward broth, as well as the varied beef cuts you can choose from. Think tongue, cheek, tendon and other once-humble cuts that have recently been gentrified. People rave about the meatballs too, but we would rather save stomach real estate for the dumplings, filled with deliciously tender slow-cooked beef.

456 Wisut Kasat Road, Bang Khun Phrom, Phra Nakhon. 9am-4pm Tue-Sun, closed Mon