Somtum Khun Kan

How: This restaurant earned itsno-compromise reputation through a concise menu packed with spicy flavors. We recommend tum sua pu pla ra (somtam with rice noodles, fermented crab and fish), which is noticeably spicy but still mellow enough to encourage repeat spoonfuls.

6 Wachiratham Sathit soi 23, 02-397- 0770. Open daily 10am-11pm

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: : Get a complimentary small set of mango with sticky rice valued THB 70 when spending THB 500 or more /sales slip (limit 1 set /card /table /sales slip) 01 Jan ’19 - 31 Dec ’19

Sawaan

How: From the first bite there is no doubt: dishes like the Isaan inspired Beef Soup come packed with zesty flavors from Thai herbs and nice heat.

39/19 Suanphlu Rd., 02-679-3775. Open daily 6pm-midnight

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: : Get a complimentary drink valued THB 420 when spending HB 2,000 or more / sales slip for Citi ULTIMA, Citi Prestige, Citi Premier, Citi Premier, Citi Preferred and Citi Select (limit 1 drink /person) 01 Mar ’20 - 31 Jan ’20

Supanniga Eating Room

How: Alongside familiar staples, the three-generation-old recipes here highlight the underappreciated dishes of Thailand’s east. Produce is always fresh and carefully selected, but the seasoning used is just as impressive, blending smooth and powerful tastes together marvelously.

392 25-26 Maha Rat Rd, 02-015-4224. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-11pm

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: : Get 10% discount on food only 01 Nov ’18 - 31 Oct ’19

Somtum Der

How: The kitchen’s only compromise to Bangkokian’s weaker stomachs is to pasteurize the pla ra (fermented fish sauce). Apart from that, you can expect full, well-rounded heat in the dishes that call for it.

351/2 Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor), 02 046 4904. Open daily 11am-10:30pm.

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: : Get 10% discount on food only 01 Nov ’18 - 31 Oct ’19