Bangkok's street stalls and the fiery complexity of its local cuisine once lured intrepid international diners to the Thai capital.
But over the past decade or so the overall level of dining has skyrocketed, in terms of quality, innovation and variety.
Top restaurants have been placing highly in critics' regional and local "best" lists.
For the past two years Bangkok establishments have topped the San Pellegrino Asia polls, edging out lauded restaurants from Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.
These 10 great places have opened in Bangkok in the past couple of years, raising the local foodie stakes higher than ever for both Thai and international cuisines.
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon's eggplant salad.
Benjarong's 72-hour slow-cooked beef ribs in aromatic green curry.
A taste of Ginza in downtown Bangkok.
Kom-Ba-Wa's rose beef.
Mejico's chicken tacos.
Osha's spicy beef salad.
El Osito's awe-inspiring Reuben.
