Opened after World War II as a street stall by an Indian immigrant, the Thai Muslim restaurant Roti Mataba later moved to its present location, a small two-story shophouse on Phra Athit Road­, in 1984. You’ll have to squeeze between and around tiny tables while rubbing elbows with other diners, as it’s hugely popular among backpackers and students from the nearby universities. There are seven types of mataba here: beef, chicken, fish, seafood, vegetarian, banana and mushroom (B25 each). Portions are small, but most people order several dishes at a time. Try their beef massaman and chicken green curry.

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Small-but-tasty mataba, roti and curry dishes await those willing to squeeze at tiny tables where they will literally rub elbows with other diners.

(BK#221, 100 Things to Eat Before You Die, Jan 25-31, 2008)