Review

Tookpak offers traditional, home-style Thai dishes that many locals would call the simple pleasures of Thai dining. Originating in Lampang, this firm favourite among Silom office workers is a no-frills but pleasantly friendly eatery that promises to do the basics well and delivers, offering reliable quality meals. The menu is familiar and homey, with touches of traditional Chinese influences such as long tong pork rib noodles with Chinese fish sausage and fried tofu. Sharing appetisers include crunchy deep-fried corn cakes or golden bags stuffed with shrimp, the perfect crispy snacks packed full of flavour. For larger plates, try paste rice with deep-fried mackerel or steamed glass noodles with shrimp; comfort food indeed. If dining in a large group, be sure to order the extra-large Thai-style crab fried rice to satisfy the whole table; this is a dish of legendary status. Indulge in some of their unique roti dessert options, a classic deep-fried pancake with a variety of sweet topping options. Alternatively, salacca and toddy palm ice desserts are lighter choices that are both a sweet and refreshing finish. There are several alcoholic options including beer, wine and spirits, but the primary focus is on soft drinks, with an excellent range of juices, smoothies, fruit sodas and Thai herbal blends that always pair well with the dishes on offer.