Our Thai Friend Showed Us a Side of Bangkok Most Tourists Miss 🇹🇭

Looking for the best local food in Bangkok, Thailand? Today our Thai friend Ek takes us on a street food tour through Sathorn, one of Bangkok's most underrated neighborhoods, where we discover hidden restaurants, family-run businesses, and some of the most delicious Thai food we've eaten since moving here over a year ago. Instead of visiting the usual tourist hotspots, we're invited behind the scenes into local kitchens, meet the incredible people who have spent decades perfecting their recipes, hear the stories behind these family businesses, and taste everything from smoky grilled satay and rich Rad Na (ราดหน้า) to delicious Pad See Ew (ผัดซีอิ๊ว) and plenty of surprises along the way. Needless to say, we will NOT leave this video feeling hungry. The best part? Ek lives in Sathorn, so almost everyone knows him. That means we get to experience a side of Bangkok that most visitors never see, filled with genuine conversations, warm hospitality, and unforgettable food. Whether you're planning your first trip to Thailand, already living in Bangkok, or simply love discovering authentic local food, we hope this video inspires you to explore beyond the guidebooks. 📍 All of the restaurants and locations featured in this video are listed below so you can visit them yourself. 🍜 Want to experience this food tour in person? Our friend Ek is offering personal food tours around his neighborhood in Bangkok, taking small groups to the hidden restaurants and family-run businesses most tourists miss! Since he grew up here, he knows the owners, the stories behind the restaurants, and all the places we'd never have discovered on our own. Plus you get a chance to hang out with a wonderful and fun friend who knows so much about Bangkok. If you'd like to join him on a local Bangkok food adventure, send him a message on Instagram @Eating.with.Ek   / eating.with.ek   We can't recommend him enough. ❤️ If you enjoy coming along on our adventures, we'd love to have you subscribe and join us as we continue exploring Bangkok and sharing what life is really living here in Thailand. ❤️ Rocky & Kimball ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ OUR STOPS TODAY Fish Cakes: https://maps.app.goo.gl/g4ZfiUyn7v8DD... Auan Rat Na: Pad See Ew & Rat Na - https://maps.app.goo.gl/7XiVAZXx5QRSk... Cha Tra Mue: Thai Tea & Desserts - https://maps.app.goo.gl/9bwaFJPPcJAkN... Sumalee Pad Thai St Louis: Pad Thai - https://maps.app.goo.gl/z5UyvZpmoqdCx... ขนมถังแตก​ ลุงสนิท: Hawker Stall Pancake Thingies - https://maps.app.goo.gl/btPQh2sCwuzeR... 1:2 Coffee: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QwDVGnCbyzWL9... Chun Pork Sate: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VHWFwGtDAbaZ9... Mango Sticky Rice: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZKY1brbgkumSx... I couldn't find the actual store on Google Maps but it's at the bottom of this "office building" 🤷‍♂️ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 🌈⚡ PATREON EXCLUSIVE ⚡🌈 For only $3/month you’ll unlock: 🎬 40+ exclusive videos with no ads! 🏡 Behind-the-scenes Bangkok life ❤️ Daily moments we can’t share on YouTube 💸 10% off a yearly membership! We’re here thanks to our patrons—thank you for making our dream a reality! 👉   / rockyandkimball   ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨 OFFICIAL MERCH 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Get exclusive art and apparel featuring Kimball's original art https://rockyandkimball.myshopify.com/ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ We’re Rocky & Kimball — Gay couple and husbands of 27 years. After decades of grinding and rising to the top of my field, we're leaving it all behind — choosing simplicity, meaning, and a fresh start here in Bangkok, Thailand. Join us for the adventure as we learn a new culture, build a life from the ground up, and rediscover happiness in the Land of Smiles. SUBSCRIBE: ✔️    / @rockyandkimball   ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ON THE AGENDA: 0:00 - Our Thai Friend Showed Us a Side of Bangkok Most Tourists Miss 1:20 - A Small Gift for Ek ❤️ 3:12 - Exploring Soi Saint Louis 7:17 - Locally Popular Fish Cakes 8:01 - Pad See Ew vs. Rad Na 🍜 17:09 - Thailand's Famous Cha Tra Mue Tea 🧋 23:22 - Bangkok's Legendary Pad Thai 27:56 - Fresh Coconut Pancakes on the Street 🥥 29:05 - Our Go-To Coffee Shop ☕ 29:47 - Should We Finally Try Durian? 👀 31:18 - Incredible Pork Satay 33:14 - A Tour of Ek's Bangkok Condo 🏙️ 36:40 - Pork Satay & Mango Sticky Rice 🤤 40:37 - Trying Durian for the First Time 😬 43:00 - Take A Food Tour With Ek 🍜 45:09 - One Last Surprise for Ek ❤️ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ BUY US A COFFEE/SAVE US FROM CORPORATE JOBS: 🤣🙏🥹☕️ buymeacoffee.com/rockyandkimball Love our content and want to show your support? You can make a one-time contribution here to help keep the channel running and growing! We'll also send you a personalized video message with any donation 🧡🫶 Every coffee fuels our dream of creating full-time and helps us cover the costs of producing the videos you enjoy. No commitment, just your kindness and generosity making a big difference.