What is it?: A blink-and-you’ll miss it little spot on Sukhumvit Soi 33 with a comforting, living room atmosphere and Lanna design touches that transport you far away from the neighbouring hostess bars and into the kitchen of an indulgent Northern grandmother.
Why we love it: In our brief and extremely informal (possibly while drunk) survey, we found that Thais who go to the North are more likely to crave the khanom jin nam ngiao (rice noodles in a thick, porky broth flavoured with tomato and red kapok flowers), while foreigners go for the khao soi (wheat noodles in a spicy coconut curry). Gedhawa does masterful renditions of both, better than most places in Chiang Mai. Expect all your favourites – spicy sai ua sausage, Northern-style pomelo salad, fresh and green nam phrik num (green chili dip), and one of the best hang le curries (a Burmese-influenced curry with pork and tamarind) we’ve ever had.
Time Out tip: Every magazine seems to mention that this is one of Harry Styles’ favourite restaurants. For some of us that’s decidedly points against the place, but regardless of how you feel about One Direction, this makes us think the man is onto something.