Ari is a low-key neighborhood in Bangkok with some awesome food. It isn’t as busy a Thonglor, but it’s restaurants can go toe to toe with the best Bangkok has to offer. If you are looking for a quieter more walkable part of the city near amazing restaurants, then Ari is the place to be.
If you are looking for a place to stay, we highly recommend the Yard Hostel or Rest Hostel Ari. Both offer private or dorm rooms. They are super well designed and very clean. Really they are more like boutique hotels than hostels. If you are a traveler looking for community, then check out the Yard and if you are looking for a quieter more private experience then check out Rest Hostel. For more information on both these, check out our full article on hostels in Ari
The Best Restaurants in Ari
Wraptor
This place is tiny corner store boasting Tex-Mex, and it doesn’t disappoint. While the store may be small and unassuming, the food is amazing. We came here twice because it was so good. The burritos are delicious, and they give you this tasty Thai-Mexican salsa that was really unique. They also have really good honey lemonade and margaheritas. This is the best Mexican food we’ve had in Bangkok. We will come back again and again for the burritos and
Hours: 11:30 am-12:00am daily
Website: Wraptor.com
The Tacos Factory
The Tacos Factory is a close second to Wraptor. They serve slightly more traditional Mexican food without the Tex-Mex flare. You can find it in a small shared collective of restaurants. There is a shared courtyard seating under strung lights in a restaurant complex called Ari-one. This place is painted with bright colored walls with cacti and sombreros. The atmosphere is bright and fun.
Hours: 12pm-9pm daily, CLOSED SUNDAYS
Website: thetacosfactory.com
Paper Butter
This is the top rated burger place in Bangkok city. It has a huge reputation and has great food. You can find it in Ari-1, the shared collective of restaurants,
Hours: 12pm-9pm daily, CLOSED SUNDAYS
Website: paperbutter.com
The Feelings Bar
This is the coolest neon night bar with the best vibes and music. There is live music nightly that starts around 8:30 pm. The whole atmosphere of the place is chill and has lots of good seating. The staff are super friendly and the main bartender is a skilled mixologist. Their Thai version of a Whiskey Sour was
Hours: Tues-Sat 6pm-1am, closed Sundays and Mondays
Website: thefeelingsbar.com
Jim’s Burgers and Beers Aree
This is a small local beer and burger den. Their burger with an onion ring and fresh cheese, which literally gets poured on the burger is delicious. They have quite a few imported beers on tap and have beer
Hours: 5pm-12am daily
Website: jimsburgersandbeers.com
Fat Bird
This place may look like a tiny odd cafe during the day as you walk past but by night it turns into a deep open vintage decorated cozy den for dinner and cocktails. This place is an artistic ecclectic environment with great atmosphere.
Hours: 5:30pm-12:00am daily, closed mondays
Website: fatbird.com
Salt
This is an asian fusion restaurant that is fine dining. They have a wine and a cocktail bar. They serve as Japanese sushi and sashimi, as well as wood-fired pizza along with other classic asian dishes.
Hours: 5pm-12am daily
Website: salt.com
Joha
This is a nice Korean restaurant in the neighborhood. Their prices are reasonable and they are high rated. The food is authentic and the staff are friendly. This place is always busy.
Hours: 11:30am-9pm daily
Website: joha.com
Hidden Cafe
This cafe may look quaint and casual on the outside, but it has a very nice interior. The food is quality, but the prices are higher than a lot of other places.
Hours: 10am-10:30 pm daily
Website: hiddencafe.com
