The name Krung Thep Maha Nakhon is fairly recent. Demons and monkeys support a gilt stupa at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand One of the giant demon guardian statues at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok Bank, Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok Airways, Bangkok University, Bangkok Post, and even the local government body known as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration are just a few that would need to adopt new monikers. Nor will the hundreds of institutions and businesses that use Bangkok in their titles suddenly change their names. Those 25 million visitors are clueless about the name Krung Thep. Hosting nearly 25 million tourists each year, Bangkok ranks as the second most popular tourist city in the world. However, every Thai knows that non-Thai speakers refer to the city as Bangkok. Half man, half bird Kinnara at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand ( Krung Thep Maha Nakhon) Indeed, when I am speaking Thai, I never use Bangkok. In everyday conversation, they shorten the name to Krung Thep or even Kor Tor Mor (the pronunciation of the alphabetic letters KTM). to see for yourself, but consider taking it home with you, as it's another very small spot.Thai society erupted in controversy last month when the government approved a proposal to change the official name of Thailand’s capital from Bangkok to Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. While this might seem slightly bizarre to most Westerners, Thais have always referred to their capital city as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. A favorite dessert is mango and sticky rice. It has both street-style Thai, with pan-fried mussels, boat noodles and many types of fried rice, and classic dishes. Kor Tor Mor Photo: Pornnapa S./ Yelpįinally, Kor Tor Mor in Davis Square is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 47 Yelp reviews. Try the coconut juice for a healthy and refreshing way to wash down your meal. Its signature dishes include an avocado curry with chicken, garlic-topped fish and lightly fried soft tofu topped with shiitake mushrooms, ginger, scallions and bell peppers in brown gravy sauce. With only a handful of tables, it's a popular takeout and delivery spot. Lemon Thai Cuisine, located at 215 Highland Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it four stars out of 296 reviews. Lemon Thai Cuisine Photo: Lemon Thai Cuisine/ Yelp With 4.5 stars out of 102 reviews on Yelp, the eatery has proven to be a local favorite. There's also street fried rice, khao grapow and Thai-style andouille sausage. (Dakzen essentially means "eat noodles.") Soups include yen ta fo (with seafood, mushrooms, crispy wontons and a red sauce) and beef or pork boat noodles, so called because they've traditionally been served from boats in Bangkok's canals.
It serves Thai street food, especially noodle dishes. Next up is Dakzen, situated at 195 Elm St. in Union Square, it is the highest-rated Thai restaurant in Somerville, boasting four stars out of 340 reviews on Yelp. Vegetarians will appreciate the number of tofu and vegetable options. A handful of non-Thai dishes are available as well, like edamame, beef bulgogi and gyoza. Topping the list is Siam Ginger, which offers a wide selection of Thai staples, including pad thai, curries and tom yum soup. Siam Ginger Photo: Chortipsukontar M./ Yelp Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Thai spots around Somerville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings. In search of a new favorite Thai restaurant?