When in Bangkok, you should know where to go to buy the best ingredients for cooking at home.

When you are on a mission, tour or vacation in a foreign land, it is often quite uncomfortable for you to dine at a place that you are not familiar with. It’s still best to cook something that will suit your ideal taste and sometimes you will prefer to prepare the food that you want yourself. But hopping around different gourmet plazas and food stores can sometimes make you compare the way you used to prepare your own food. When in Bangkok, you should know where to go. Drop by the place and do the shopping that’s right for your budget. Try some expensive food stores and restaurants, you will definitely enjoy the place and the food, as well as produce from other countries. There are grocery stores and markets in every locality in Bangkok, where you can buy food items at lower cost.

Gourmet Market, at Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

Gourmet Market, at Siam Paragon Shopping Mall sells varieties of frozen foods, processed and raw ingredients for food preparation. Though prices of products are higher, you can also shop fresh products here like vegetables, fruits, poultry meats and sea foods. You can find some imported cheese at Gourmet Market, too. If you are craving for pizza and pasta, you’ll find some good Italian food station. There’s a make-your-own salad bar at the fruit and veggies department.

Central Supermarket

Central Supermarket has imported food stuffs. They sell American cookies, powder mixes and sauces, pasta and cheese, cakes and even imported baby products.

Carrefour

If you want some organic foods, you'll find some in every supermarket in Bangkok. The highest rated organic supermarket is Carrefour. Lemon Farm sells organic foods and produce, certified pesticide-free.

Villa Market and Food Land

Your thanksgiving in Bangkok doesn’t have to be different from your thanksgiving in the U.S. or Europe. Bangkok got some good Turkey. There are lots of big supermarkets where you can buy them like Villa Market and Food Land. If you are going to have parties, Makro offers cheaper food items in bulk. In Thailand, you can get a one-day pass at Makro if you are already a Makro cardholder in your country. Food craving is not a problem in Bangkok, there are Western food chains you can choose around. You can even order food and drinks online having English-speaking customer service.