by Ben McCarthy
In the third and final week of a series in which Nyacker Ben McCarthy presents and advocates for Bangkok as a travel destination, Ben guides you through Bangkok's best markets -- what to eat and how to get there.
Most people staying in Bangkok on a weekend will inevitably visit the Chatuchak weekend market (often called the JJ market). The market is a happening, filled with food vendors, clothing stalls, pottery shops, and much more. While it can be sweaty fun to browse the market for a couple of hours, it's not the best place to grab a bite. Much of the food is overpriced, mediocre tourist fare. Except! There are a couple of good places (which come Lonely Planet recommended): Falontalop is an Isaan (northeastern) style place that serves up some killer fried chicken. The stall is number 319 and does not have a sign in roman lettering. Try the fried chicken, Som Tam (papaya salad) and laap (minced meat salad). Make sure you eat with plenty of sticky rice, northeastern Thailand’s staple grain.
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