Here at WoWasis, there are times we want a quick, inexpensive, and good meal, and for a second get away from the exhaust fumes and heat that can be part of the sidewalk dining experience in the Land of Smiles. 

Took Lae Dee (“Cheap and Good”), a lunch and dinner counter at our nearby Foodland Market on Sukhumvit Soi 5 in Bangkok, is the best we’ve visited.  It’s air conditioned, and the food is terrific. How about a wonderful tam yum gung (spicy shrimp soup) and a khao pet gai (chicken friedrice) for a total of 175 baht ($6 USD)? They have 53 items on the menu, including an American Breakfast for 62 baht ($2 USD), and they serve beer, too. There are 10 Took Lae Dees in the greater Bangkok area, including two on Sukhumvit (Sois 5 and 16). 

If you’ve got a favorite lunch counter in Asia, let us know!