5 must-try American restaurants in Bangkok

Red, white, and tasty! Here's our top picks of the best American restaurants in Bangkok

While Thai food is unbeatable, sometimes one can’t help but long for a taste of the USA in Bangkok. Maybe it’s the craving for a perfectly charred burger with melted cheese dripping down the sides, a stack of fluffy pancakes drowned in maple syrup, or the comforting smell of slow-smoked barbecue.

Lucky for you, the Big Mango has plenty of sports serving the flavours of America with authenticity and flair. Here are five American restaurants you need to try in Bangkok, in no particular order.

Restaurant (Click to jump to section) Opening Hours Address Highlight
Mickey’s Diner BKK Daily, 8am – 11pm GF Floor, Gaysorn Amarin (Gaysorn Village) An all-American diner experience in downtown Bangkok with fried chicken, waffles, and strawberry milkshakes that hit the spot.
25 Degrees Burger Bar 24 hours Pullman Bangkok Hotel G Open all day and night, serving award-winning burgers and creamy milkshakes that capture the American diner spirit.
Fatty’s Bar & Diner Tue–Sat, 11am – 12am / Sun, 11am – 10pm Asoke-Din Daeng Road A cosy Midwestern-style bar with live music, hearty cheesesteaks, and friendly vibes that make you feel right at home.
Bourbon Street Restaurant & Oyster Bar Daily, 7am – 12am Ekkamai Decades-old favourite serving Cajun and Creole classics like gumbo, jambalaya, and Bananas Foster made tableside.
Roadhouse Barbecue Bangkok Daily, 11am – 1am Rama IV Road Three floors of smoky American barbecue, generous portions, and one of the largest draft beer selections in Bangkok.

1. Mickey’s Diner BKK

The restaurant (left) / Waffle Benedict (right) at Mickey's Diner
The restaurant (left) / Waffle Benedict (right). Image via Mickey’s Diner

Opening hours: Daily, 8am to 11pm

Address: Mickey’s Dinner BKK, GF Floor, Gaysorn Amarin (Gaysorn Village)

Mickey’s Diner brings the all-American diner dream to downtown Bangkok, complete with stainless steel finishes, green leather booths, and that familier smell of coffee and fried goodness. It feels straight out of the 1950s.

The menu celebrates hearty comfort food. The American fried rice with crispy fried chicken is the clear favourite, followed closely by the fried chicken and waffles. The Caesar salad is a crisp starter, and the stawberry milkshake hits that sweet, old-school note.

The staff are friendly, the service is quick, and everything arrives just how you want it. It’s a calm spot for when you’re in the mood for something hearthy and familiar, without the fuss.

2. 25 Degrees Burger Bar

25 Degrees Burger Bar, an American restaurant in Bangkok
25 Degrees Burger Bar is known for their juicy burgers. Image via 25 Degrees Burger Bar

Opening hours: 24 hours

Address: 25 Degrees Burger Bar, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G

If you’re the kind of person who believes a good burger can fix a bad day, 25 Degrees Burger Bar at Pullman Bangkok Hotel G should be your next stop. Open 24 hours, it keeps the American diner spirit alive with soft lighting, plush red booths, and the smell of sizzling patties in the air.

The menu goes big. You can find award-winning burgers like the Number One with caramelised onions and gorgonzola, as well as the Barbecue Burger that drips in house-made sauce. There’s also a solid lineup of hot dogs, wings, fries, pancakes, and waffles for the all-day breakfast crowd.

Veggie and vegan options get as much love at this American restaurant in Bangkok, with Beyond Burgers and colourful salad bowls that actually satisfy. Oh, and don’t forget to order a milkshake or two.

3. Fatty’s Bar & Diner

Fatty's Bar & Diner, an American Restaurant in Bangkok
Fatty’s Bar & Diner always has a lively atmosphere. Image via Fatty’s Bar & Diner

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 12am / Sunday, 11am to 10pm

Address: Fatty’s Bar & Diner, Asoke-Din Daeng Road

Right in the middle of Bangkok sits this cosy little restaurant that feels straight out of the American Midwest. It may look a bit rough around the edges from the outside, but once you walk in, it’s all warmth and good vibes. The walls are covered in old signs and live music is almost always playing.

Open the menu, and you’ll find many comfort foods to dig into. The Philly cheese is a crowd favourite, stuffed with juicy beef and melted cheese, and the buffalo burger hits just right. Don’t skip the cheese curds or mozzarella sticks either. Everything’s served up fast, the prices are surprisingly decent, and the team make you feel right at home.

4. Bourbon Street Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Bourbon Street Bangkok, a Louisiana, American restaurant in Bangkok
Bourbon Street Bangkok serves their meat loaf with mashed potatoes, gravy, and mixed vegetables. Image via Bourbon Street Bangkok

Opening hours: Daily, 7am to 12am

Address: Bourbon Street Restaurant & Oyster Baar, Ekkamai

Bourbon Street Restaurant & Oyster Bar has been serving a taste of Louisiana to Bangkok for decades, and somehow, it still has that easy, lived-in charm that keeps people coming back.

There are plenty of deliciousness in the menu of this American restaurant in Ekkamai, but the star of the show is the Cajun and Creole cooking. Start with fresh oysters, creamy spinach, and artichoke dip or a basket of Cajun shrimp. The gumbo is a classic, rich and comforting, while the seafood jambalaya is full of spice and soul.

If you’re after something meaty, the ribs and prime ribeye are hard to beat, and the Italian cheese sausage is a little legend of its own. Save space for bread pudding or Bananas Foster, which gets flamed right at your table.

5. Roadhouse Barbecue Bangkok

Ribs Half Rack at Roadhouse Barbecye Bangkok is served with corn bread, FF, and coleslaw
Ribs Half Rack at Roadhouse Barbecye Bangkok is served with corn bread, FF, and coleslaw. Image via Roadhouse Barbecue Bangkok

Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 1am

Address: Roadhouse Barbecue, Rama IV Road

If you’re craving real American barbecue in Bangkok, this restaurant on Rama IV Road is a great choice. The place stretches across three floors, with plenty of seating and one of the biggest draft beer selections in town. Here, you can dig into a plate of smoky ribs or wings and still have room for a cold pint.

The menu covers all the classics, such as slow-cooked brisket, juicy burgers, steak, pulled pork sandwiches, and seafood platters that taste like summer cookouts. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the staff keep things running smoothly even when it’s packed.

Next time you’re in Bangkok, be sure to tick off your must-visit list with these top five American restaurants.

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