"There is only one spot in town that does justice to the salty, spicy, sour, and sweet Thai flavors: this no-fuss-looking eatery in a residential street lined with tiny houses in Les Corts. If you can’t locate Bangkok Café on your first attempt, just close your eyes and follow your nose: you’ll smell the deliciously funky Thai fish sauce and chili aromas long before you spot it. The herb-laden larb gai packs a punch and has been known to make grown men cry, while the thick peanut gravy in the Penang curry is so good you’ll lick it clean off the plate. With fewer than 10 tables, and huge demand (mostly from Barcelona’s chili-starved expat community), you’d be well advised to make a reservation by phone before trekking out here." - Isabelle Kliger
