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Chote ChitrvsSoi Polo Fried Chicken
Both restaurants are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Chote Chitr ranks slightly better than Soi Polo Fried Chicken. Chote Chitr ranks #12 in Bangkok with endorsements from 5 reviews such as Time Out, DK Eyewitness and Travel + Leisure.
Chote Chitr
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
146 Th Phraeng Phuton, Banglamphu, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fodor's "A favorite of legendary Bangkok food writer Bob Halliday, this simple, diminutive restaurant near Wat Suthat specializes in recipes handed down from the royal palace."
Lonely Planet "This third-generation shophouse restaurant boasting just six tables is a Bangkok foodie landmark." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The unassuming Chote Chitr, located near Wat Suthat, is a century-old, family-run establishment popular with locals for its authentic, flavorful takes on traditional Thai cuisine.en, shrimp, and banan." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A five-table clean, hole-in-the-wall restaurant, Chote Chitr prides itself for serving Thai food cooked as per ancient royal recipes using rare ingredients."
Time Out "No Bangkok restaurant has garnered so much praise from the cognoscenti, yet managed to retain its unique character." Full review
Soi Polo Fried Chicken Fodor's Time Out
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
137/1-2 Soi Polo, Th Withayu, Lumphini, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fodor's "Here you'll get world-class fried chicken, flavored with black pepper and plenty of golden-brown garlic; the best way to sample it is with sticky rice and a plate of som tam." Full review
Time Out "There's fried chicken and there's fried chicken from Soi Polo. Its oily, crispy, aromatic, fleshy balance has won devotees." Full review
Rough Guide "On the access road to the snobby polo club, Bangkok’s most famous purveyor of the ultimate Thai peasant dish, fried chicken."
Condé Nast Traveler "Finger-licking chicken, shredded papaya salad (available extra spicy upon request), and bamboo baskets of sticky rice." Full review
Time Out "Wireless Road is not really known for its cheap eats, but the small alley behind RBSC Polo Club boasts a budget eatery that’s a welcome novelty in the upscale neighborhood." Full review
Michelin GuideBib Gourmand
"This restaurant has been serving up affordable, delicious food for 50-plus years. The draw is the deservedly famous fried chicken topped with deep-fried garlic made from a secret southern-style recipe." Full review
Frommer's "The owners double fry the chicken and add garlic, which makes these birds irresistible. The crispy skin is crunchy without being overcooked, and the meat retains a perfect level of tender juiciness. " Full review
