7 MUST EAT KAPRAO in BANGKOK for 2024 🇹🇭🔥

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Want to know the best places to eat Pad Kaprao in Bangkok? I've got you covered. Saying THE BEST PAD KAPRAO would be ridiculous, there are literally thousands of stalls selling the unofficial national dish across Bangkok. What I can give you are MY PERSONAL FAVOURITES to put you on the right track to the perfect pad kaprao.
Today I want to show you 7 of my favourite pad kaprao shops across Bangkok so that you can get this amazing Thai street food classic no matter where you are in the city.
#1 Khao Klom Kaprao:
First we headed to Khao Klom Kaprao for some 29 baht - £0.84 / $0.94 Pad Kaprao which was unreal for the price. It’s even cheaper if you don’t get an egg at 29 baht
Directions to Khao Klom Kaprao:
ร้านตัวกลมข้าวกะเพรา
062 683 1646
maps.app.goo.gl/kScfUKPwmZS8e...
#2 Original Kaphrao กะเพราแท้ 1993
Next we headed to Original Kaphrao กะเพราแท้ 1993 for some 89 baht - £2.09 / $2.48 Prawn Pad Kaprao which was unbelievable for the price given the 6 massive prawns in the dish. It’s even cheaper if you don’t get an egg at 79 baht
Directions to Original Kaphrao กะเพราแท้ 1993:
g.page/KPT1993?share
#3 Ped Mark
Next over to the Ekamai district of Bangkok to check out @MarkWiens restaurant, Phed Mark (เผ็ดมาร์ค) and I brought another KZbin legend with me, the one and only @PaddyDoyle.
The Pad Kaprao served here is a little different than you might be used to due to the high heat cooking and less sauce used. The resulting dish is drier than you may be used to, which you may or may not prefer. I love it this way!
Here is a link with directions and opening times to Ped Mark:
goo.gl/maps/YdBtTWuCqByXVMfe9
#4 ยายเฉื่อย by MommyMeaw
Next we headed to ยายเฉื่อย by MommyMeaw for some 50 baht Pad Kaprao which was unreal for the price. It's actually one of the best pad kaprao I've eaten in Bangkok this year. I was joined by the legend that is @EllisWR
Directions to ยายเฉื่อย by MommyMeaw: goo.gl/maps/h2DQz9FoR7YdKErJ9
#5 Pad Kaprao - ร้านอาหารตามสั่งหน้าปั้ม
This may actually be my favourite on the list just for how unique the kaprao is here! Wutthakat Road by Talat Phlu is where we're at and it's pretty spectacular!
Pad Kaprao - ร้านอาหารตามสั่งหน้าปั้ม
goo.gl/maps/pswMfybb7PiyD73K6
#6 Suki Rod Det
(no longer a truck but they are still there on a motorbike)
Can you think of anything better than a couple on the back of a pick up truck whipping up plate after plate of incredible Thai Street food classics like Crispy Pork Pad Kaprao. The team at Suki Rod Det by Wutthakat BTS station in Bangkok are doing just that. The Pad Krapao moo krob here is amazing but the Suki Haeng (dry Sukiyaki) is a bundle of absolute charred perfection. Khao Pad (fried rice) is also wildly popular here with the locals.
This is Bangkok done properly people! Not many people know Wutthakat but it's near Talat Phlu and is an amazing up and coming little Thai street food area in Bangkok.
Here's a link with directions to near where it's parked:
goo.gl/maps/kyz3vbtsnjETbgsH7
#7 Basil Gypsy
Chef Ple at Gypsy Basil (กะเพรา​ยิปซี) has just moved from the back of a truck to a new, permanent residence but is still smashing out the same level of intense wok burning mastery that he's always done!
goo.gl/maps/zT8Hc8eWqCTGDJd39
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[@sugizo19]

This is just ordinary food stall far from best a lot. You white deserve this shit.

[@ShengProductions]

Since you are so knowledgeable about it, please enlighten us common folks where is the best Pa Kra Pao to eat? Since I am also in Bangkok, I would like to find the best to eat. After I have done this list from Gary, so I can compare with your choices!

[@theroamingcook]

I’m also waiting for the list so I can eat some decent Kaprao finally

[@RUHappyATM]

What's there to complain about a 36 Baht meal? I'm no snob. Similar take-out where I'm would cost me more than 200 Baht! edit: That could feed an average young engineer on 24K Baht PM a lot of meals!

[@wariwanda1]

ทัศนคติของคุณน่าเป็นห่วง

[@davidd5636]

Tough guy ey ... care to explain why you state this?

[@user-yi9fm8oo1o]

นี่เป็นวิธีทอดไข่ดาวแบบไทยๆ กรอบนอก นุ่มในไข่แดงเยิ้มๆ ซึ่งจะให้รสสัมผัส ระหว่างไข่ขาว ที่ทอดกรอบ แต่ไข่แดงยังเป็นมันเยิ้ม

[@monchaiphula4346]

Stir-fried basil with pork and chicken was my daily lunch while working in Thailand.😊🌺😋

[@encycooper]

I had grey rice and pigs ears at the factory canteen

[@Daniel_Tietze]

Mmmmh! Pad Krapao (Kai Dao) is my absolute favourite, go-to Thai dish. That, and Laab (Gai or Moo). Really love those flavours.

[@Noo_Lhothong.w800]

คุณมาถูกทางแล้ว เมนู​ง่ายๆ เเต่เต็มไปด้วยความอร่อย

[@user-pl5mk8st7c]

I’m so impressed with your expertise in Asian food. Even Thai people, some don’t know that chilies can give different taste. I like watching your review in Thai food. ❤❤❤

[@kayflip2233]

In Thailand they care about details. From the ornate temples and sculptures to the detail of how an egg is fried - crispy with burnt edges yet perfectly runny yolk. "Good enough" is not acceptable in Thailand, it has to be perfect.

[@theroamingcook]

You know it!

[@gregg1152]

Apart from the drainage in their showers 😂

[@EllisWR]

Was legendary that pad kaprao spot mate serious find!

[@theroamingcook]

Even better company 👊

[@user-zy1xx5th7m]

ร้านตัวกลมผัดกระเพาขายอาหารถูกมากๆเธอยอดเยี่ยมจริงคนที่เงินน้อยก็ได้อิ่ม❤😊

[@mickbotcast]

Pad Kaprao is actually the current Thailand everyone dish, we all eat it and we all love it and come with different spicy level but the flavor and quality can be varied depend on chef technique. If your location has good pad kaprao then you can easily survive lunch time.

[@msgesus4518]

I was in Thailand as a tourist in February and never had it before going. I ate it everywhere I went after the first try!

[@Del-Leigh-Adventures]

Yes pad krapao love it. So happy you took us to the 1993 one. Just fantastic & that egg. Thanks for sharing again Gal. 😉👍🏻

[@theroamingcook]

What a night!

[@wycheee]

Pad Kaprao Moo Krob is food heaven 😊

[@theroamingcook]

That’s the one mate!

[@wycheee]

@Gary Butler - The Roaming Cook were staying at Riva Arun hotel in Feb have you eaten around there mate? If not could we sponsor a movie?

[@theroamingcook]

I can defo get down there and find something!

[@wycheee]

@@theroamingcook fantastic thanks Gary

[@louiscy]

I do love how the fried eggs are done in Thailand.

[@theroamingcook]

So good

[@cinderella1295]

I would love to live near such little food stalls you are passing by, its a delish discovery, - lucky man you are Gary !❣ Thailand is also famous in vegetarian food, Tofu is never been done in a better way than they do in my taste, i love the variety !Great & yummy vlog 😋

[@sorrynameyomann5588]

ให้เดินกินอีก10-20 ร้าน รสชาติความอร่อยก็ไม่เท่ากัน แต่รสชาติยังคงความเป็นผัดกระเพราอยู่ นี่คือเสน่าห์ ของ "ร้านอาหารตามสั่ง" คับ

[@gordonfreeman336]

ผัดกระเพรา​นี้ต้องมีพริกจริงๆนะ ถ้าไม่มีคือไม่อร่อยไปเลยอ่ะ

[@gailworrall5313]

Just returned from Bangkok and Thailand. We were so much more adventurous thanks to you Gary and ate in some of the many places you have covered. We love cooking and food but just knew a bit more about how to order when there was no English menu and what everything was. Can’t wait to return next year. Thank you and wish you much success.

[@theroamingcook]

I’m so glad to hear I could help a little bit Gail 😀 it’s amazing to hear you went all in!

[@littlelilacbunny]

Hahaha loved your humour re phed mark, genius

[@wowprint5758]

I love dry Pad Kaprao so much.

[@boroiasar12]

Yes me too almost caramelised

[@omgwth7567]

I've said this once and again... Gary becomes Pad Kaprao expert. 🤩👍

[@WushuTaz]

Thank you for putting these together although I had most of them saved in my Google Maps already from watching your videos. 😅 Although I'm a fiend for Kaprao I do miss dried suki with that insanely flavorful suki sauce. When in Bangkok, I would go to Manop Suki in Talat Noi every other late night. I knew it was legit when not a single person spoke English and it was full of only locals sitting on stools in the alley.

[@SuperDorame]

I like when you say Krab, khob khun krab vy that humble voice tone. Lovely.

[@littlelilacbunny]

This is a god tier review, your passion and Thai language skills are 🎉😊

[@theroamingcook]

Thank you! 😃

[@SuperDorame]

Normal padkaprao is good, pad kaprao by dry chili is the best. In Thailand, padkaprao is basic food, when kids start cooking ptactice by themselves, the dish shall be Khai Jeaw, Khai dao and Padkaprao. ❤ If any food stall make padkaprao not delicuous, we cannt expect other menu already. Padkaprao should be delicious by Basil megic halfway , the rest to complete it should be basic for cooker ❤.

[@vantida]

Thanks for a great review Gary, I have been searching for the best Pad Kaprao recently. I only had 2 from your lists, really need to try all 😋.

[@audreysenior7228]

I make Pad Kaprao at home in Victoria, Australia at least once a week and I cannot source Holy Basil! So I have to use Thai basil 😬 we shop specifically at a huge Asian market and no one has it 🤦‍♀️ I’m going to start growing it myself haha

[@jumchaimaha1889]

Im in wa im Buy seedings from bunnings they sale them in late spring..grow your own is easy then try to buy leaves for cooking 😊

[@user-vv7js9hx8e]

@@jumchaimaha1889 ที่ไทยเรามีเมล็ดพันธุ์ขาย เเค่ซองละ10บาทเท่านั้น มันถูกมาก เเต่มันเป็นพืชชอบอากาศร้อน คุณคงต้องมีห้องพิเศษเล็กๆให้มัน พอถึงเวลาเก็บเกี่ยว ก็มีวิธีเก็บที่ดี เพื่อถนอมไม่ให้พวกมันเสียหายมากนัก ลองเสิทหามันได้ในยูทูปนี้ "การตัดต้นกระเพรา #ตัดยังไงให้เเตกยอดดี #ตัดยังไงให้ตัดได้เป็นปี" หวังว่าคุณจะมีความสุขกับมัน พี่สาว

[@boroiasar12]

Yes my friend grows it in italy , treat it like italian

[@liama.1335]

italian basil is closer to holy basil than thai basil

[@toyshanger8945]

@@liama.1335this was the answer I looking for and yes I prefer using it

[@user-zt9hn1ki7c]

I'm Thai. I recommend eating basil with duck eggs. It's delicious.

[@theroamingcook]

So good!

[@suryadatta1424]

I found out about this gem of a channel from Paddy's videos and i am so glad i discovered you 🙏

[@theroamingcook]

I’m glad you found me too!

[@warrenwilliams6535]

Love it, that you are now doing these 'Shocked 2023! You won't believe the best places to eat ... (insert dishes)'

[@theroamingcook]

Hahahhahahha SHOCKINGLY GOOD

[@supatracross5172]

It's one of my favorite dishes, Padkapow 😋 yummy!!!

[@theroamingcook]

Sooooooo good

[@wiboflex]

Love pad krapao moo sab with preserved eggs, absolutely brilliant

[@ronaldo1903]

They should send people a link to this video on arrival at BKK

[@theroamingcook]

Haha definitely!

[@ianclow9110]

Close your eyes and its Rio Ferdinand reviewing Pad kra pao 😂

[@theroamingcook]

😂😂😂😂😂 I wouldn’t mind his bank account

[@tplch.8105]

I love padkapao

[@theroamingcook]

Me too!

[@user-jn7sg7pn9p]

Khun Gary you need to invent Taste A Vision, I almost want to eat my Macbook screen watching your scrumptious meals of Pad Ka Prao. Great video

[@peena5408]

Almost midnight and I'm watching Gary eating Pad Kaprao. I'm hungry...

[@lamyaij.5858]

Lovely video Thanks ❤

[@anniep.batalion470]

That looks amazing.🤩

[@jamestruss1791]

Another good video, informative as ever, keep up the good work mate 👍

[@gum6y1]

Gold thank you for your work and sharing with us

[@stephenoconnell1591]

The 2nd one looked so good

[@fabien1704]

They are looking all delicious!!!

[@ak9911331918]

Agreed . Over fried egg,2 much rice ,inundated w/soy

[@toyshanger8945]

Hi Gary that’s the thing though, overseas there is only Thai basil or normal basil, I tried cooking with these two and preferred normal basil. I’m curious to know how holy basil tastes like. Like the first one,, looks simple

[@garysmith4418]

Loving this :-)

[@theroamingcook]

Glad to hear it mate

[@liama.1335]

the holy basil in thailand is actually closer in flavor to italian basil in the US / UK. Unless you have authentic Thai markets in your area, like in parts of CA and maybe London, italian basil is going to be your closest match

[@kennnnnnn9090]

Great

[@nornje]

Well done Gary. And the fried egg is a must!

[@ginettevandenkerckhove6593]

Looks so amazing 👍

[@theroamingcook]

So good!

[@terryhausler5128]

Great episode mate

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks mate 😀

[@iamnormal1001]

Oh! I love Pad Kaprao and this clip made me hungry. I have to get one tomorrow morning.

[@Brad_RM]

lots of holy basil for me.. looks delicious😛

[@carlnicklin7971]

🤤🤤🤤 they all look great 👍

[@theroamingcook]

So good mate

[@nigel8499]

Looked absolutely delicious 😋 and the price 😮

[@garysmith4418]

Just joined....bad internet here in Phnom Penh for the moment.

[@cornaesnack586]

37:52 แค่ดูก็รู้ว่าอร่อยมาก ผมชอบผัดกะเพราแบบนี้😋

[@mesamis144]

that's my top fav dish from Thai food

[@carolrampling862]

Choices choices. Great compilation video Gary, l would be happy eating any of them (maybe not the Weins spice level one). I never ate the white of an egg until l tasted the crispy thai cooked ones👍

[@bazmurfer43]

Hi Gary, great video.... Would you at some point consider going over to the Philippines for a food tour?

[@Petelaosound]

Your Thai is getting better 4:02

[@JonnysChannel]

First thanks for going off path. I've got to mention man you are very pleasant😅. If I had a restaurant I'd definitely invite you🙌🏾. Flying in on the 4th next month for a month long exploration tour. Would love to link up and eat with you🤲🏾

[@kttananyada6580]

หิวเลยป๋า ผัดกระเพราไข่ดาวนี่ของโปรดเลยครับ

[@sirilakinnanta3469]

Wow, it's very appetizing.🥰👍👍

[@theroamingcook]

😎😎😎😎

[@Aluviz41]

Look every dishes were tasty.

[@mauihowey]

Great review, thank you for the little plug for my step daughter……😋

[@theroamingcook]

She earned it with her amazing kaprao!

[@14mountainman]

Thanks for showing us all those different places. Great work! What is the drink at 40:26? Didn't manage to catch the name in the video.

[@ichmages6638]

Omg🌶 it's yummy.

[@mixalis6168]

Yummmmmmy !

[@boroiasar12]

Currently in uk back home to bangkok nextweek. Can't wait to have my first pad kra pow moo sap. I actually prefer the moo sap to be almost burnt ( caramelised)and dry with kai teow. Or make kai teow kra pow moo sap 😊

[@hannahwatts1267]

Hi Gary, I’m gutted when you said about not using italian basil. I’m a culprit of this and love the taste using it. I’ve tried the Thai basil in the uk and it doesn’t have the taste I’m after haha

[@RDoyLA]

คุณเก่งมากๆ เข้าใจรายละเอียดของอาหาร และวิถีชีวิตของคนไทยอย่างดีเยี่ยมเลยครับ 😊

[@user-ql8ij3xc2m]

อยากให้ แกรี่ ทำคลิป เล่าประวัติเรื่องราว และ ความประทับใจ ที่มีต่อคนไทย ประเทศไทย อาหารไทย วัฒนธรรมไทย และเรื่องต่างๆ ที่ แกรี่ ประทับใจสุดๆ ในประเทศไทย ให้ฟัง แยกออกมา 1 คลิป บ้าง ติดตามช่อง แกรี่ ตั้งแต่ที่มีผู้ติดตามหลักร้อย จนถึงปัจจุบัน ชอบดูช่องนี้มากๆเลย

[@sallyredbella]

I agree 👍

[@tonydebua]

I'm Thai, my favorite Pad Kaprao restaurant is "Kaprao Ta Pae" near Asoke station. But it's very tiny restaurant. Don't go at office prime time lunch (11.00-14.00) it's long time waiting.

[@supatracross5172]

Good morning, kha!

[@theroamingcook]

Morning khap 😀

[@noqualms8560]

Not once have i ever seen real holy basil available back here in the uk and I'm always looking, anyone in the comment section know of a merchant or have a link where i can order some?

[@Noo_Lhothong.w800]

ผัดกระเพรา​ที่ต่างประเทศ​จะต่างจากที่ไทย​ส่วนใหญ่ คงเพราะว่า​เขาดัดแปรงปรับปรุง​ให้เข้ากับคนต่างชาติ​

[@tees.3496]

มันอร่อยมากครับ

[@cumbriafoodie2259]

Absolutely loved this one Gary. As exactly what I've been looking for. I can study each one and then combine to create the perfect kaprao back in the UK. I think phed mark is the most complex and interesting. It also had a really unusual flavour.... maybe the black pepper paste. Great stuff mate. I've got some holy bail here so I'll get cracking after I take some notes. Just one question. Do you not pronounce the R in kaprao ? Until next time. Cheers mate.

[@chanyajaranyanonta1818]

We pronounce "Ka-Prao". So there is the R at the second word. Cheers.

[@businesslikebusiness2309]

Please try pad krapao kai yeaw ma

[@Phana_789-]

😋แซ่บๆ ขอบคุณที่อธิบาย คนจะได้รู้จักอาหารไทยจริงๆ 🥰🥵คุณอธิบายได้ดี

[@ellenp4730]

Wonder how you found the second place. The soi is busy because it is a short cut only. It goes through a leather market and to a fresh food market. The main road to Wongwianyai can be very busy. Be careful walking in that small soi. It is narrow and busy.

[@spires2850]

You know I’m so glad you spell the word correctly, Pad Kaprao. A lot of foreign KZbinrs did it wrong even Thai themselves. Thumb up to you Gary 👍.

[@BastyTHz]

the secret is the egg, half done egg yolk will reduce spiciness and make flavor become another thing better with spiciness

[@bitdogectbc6099]

I love PadKaPao. ❤ This is PadKaPao Day. :)

[@gregg1152]

I couldn’t find the KZbin channel for Bee’s family?

[@theroamingcook]

I’ll link it!

[@aorkgrastoaraya6680]

Hi🤗 Soup served with basil fried rice can reduce spicy symptoms 😂😂😂

[@user-lp6nz5hn3f]

อร่อยมากคับ

[@MrSimonj1970]

They fry most of the egg white before adding the yolk on top, that's how!

[@Noo_Lhothong.w800]

ขอแนะนำในร้านที่2 คุณลองใส่ซอสพริกยี่ห้อภูเขาทองในขวดนั่น ลงในข้าว และเหยาะซอสแม็กกี้ลงในไข่สักเล็กน้อย จะเพิ่มความอร่อยได้อีกครับ

[@pawin11]

#5 YES! ต้องใส่ใบกะเพราเยอะๆ แบบนี้แหละ :)

[@jxghjapiwq1]

กะเพราหมูไข่เยี่ยวม้า อร่อย บอกเลย แนะนำ

[@ladyaaa-xu8kx]

Want you to try stir-fried basil and see for yourself at your home 😁

[@autumn_in_myheart]

I am Thai.I recommend you one super delicious dish"Ped Yang Phimai"(Phimai roasted duck).Phimai is one city in Nakornratchasrima province.I think it surpass other dish of Thailand.don't miss.

[@theroamingcook]

Wow thank you! Can you write the name for me in Thai please 🙏

[@arpatsornlertthana3367]

​@@theroamingcookเป็ดย่างพิมาย

[@adamh2957]

Alas after my hiatus I'll be back for a weekend and will happily eat nothing else hahaha!

[@eswillie]

Gary, if you ever figger out how to do those fried eggs without a wok (can't do it where we live on an old style electric stovetop), let me know.

[@gchow6009]

You have to use a lot of oil and pour the hot oil on the egg white. Other method to keep the yolk from cooking is separate the yolk and the whites, then fry the white first until it’s half cooked, put the yolk on top but you still have to use a lot of oil and pour it on the white part. Hope that helps

[@eswillie]

@@gchow6009 Thanks. Will try that first method.

[@maneekaewthuam7288]

Use a small cooking pot or deeper saucepan with an inch+ deep of oil wait till oil heated up crack an egg into a bowl first then gently pour it in hot oil🥚🍳

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Man I miss that red checkered shirt

[@theroamingcook]

Such a classic ❤️

[@kazibelalyethossain2714]

Was it sarcasm? The thing you told about Mark Wiens😂😂😂

[@theroamingcook]

Haha yes I’m glad someone noticed 😅

[@PeeJay3714]

Food looks great at the 29 baht place but I guess it comes with slight risks . Not the most food safe handling but Gary's gut flora is resistant since he eats at thai local places mine on the other hand would be wrecked . Love the vlogs

[@bkbk136]

สวัสดีครับ เที่ยวกินให้อหร่อยนะครับ ขอบคุณที่คุณชอบกินผัดกะเพราที่บ้านของเราครับ❤❤❤

[@neilbondad4476]

I think Mark Wien's KZbin has more than 10 million subscribers, you got 88,000 not bad.

[@theroamingcook]

You’re good with numbers Neil 👍

[@duncannok]

Big mistake watching this at 7am .....starvin Marvin now!

[@theroamingcook]

55555555 I’m off for crispy pork. I tried deep frying my iPhone after your posts yesterday

[@duncannok]

@@theroamingcook perfecting my summer method (no oven) ario maaaak

[@golffybatty7644]

Hi, Gary I think this might not be the best in Bangkok. But it's probably the best in Thonburi. And comment for #ร้านยายเฉื่อย if you've had it since 20 years ago when I was in high school.(I and friend call ยายเฉื่อย too). I think you'll be more WOW!!! than the present. and my favorite menu is Moo Gatiam Prik Thai with kai dow.(stir fried pork with garlic and pepper and fried egg). But now not sure that's same as before.

[@Mobilephone-ye1zd]

ท่าทางคุณ เอาใจใส่มากนะครับ (serious) ผัดโหรพา ผัดผักชีลาว ผัดยี่หล่า และอีกหลายๆผัด อร่อยตามแบบผักนั้นๆ