The best and authentic local food and delicacies are found in the streets of Bangkok. Hawkers are everywhere. They are found at street junctions, along Soi or anywhere as long as there’s space and crowd hungry for real food. In the morning, side streets and pavements are means of keeping you safe as you walk on the streets, and at night it transforms to a mile-long carinderia as monoblock chairs and tables come out like wild mushrooms frequenting every corner, in the most awkward and absurd spots.
Bangkok comes alive at night, so the best time to feed your appetite is past dinner time until wee hours of the morning. On the streets you can find noodles, yummy fried chicken, iced coffee and Thai iced tea, ready to eat fresh fruits, grilled sausages, fresh Thai orange juice, sticky rice with mango, fresh fruit shakes.
One of the famous hawkers is in Sukhumvit are at Sukhumvit Soi 38. To get there ride the BTS going to Thonglo station. There are nice hawkers in Sala Daeng Station, Siam Station, and Khao San Road.
Being a little picky with food, sure there are nice restaurants in Bangkok too that I can recommend (stated in random order):
The Good View Restaurant – a restaurant by the Chao Phraya river. Just take a taxi to Rama III and look for Charoen Krung.
Buri tara – by the river ambiance too and excellent Thai food. To avoid traffic, ride the BTS to Silom station and take a taxi to Rama III and tell the driver to take you to the new Chatujak market.
(website: www.buritara.com)
Baan Khanitha – Old Thai house converted into a restaurant and art gallery. Food is okay but a bit pricey. They have branches in Sukhumvit and Sathorn.
(website: www.baan-khanitha.com)
Joe Louis Resturant – good Thai dishes ( I love the fishballs in green curry and the fried seabass) and located at Joe Louis Puppet Theater in Suan Lum Night Bazaar.
Spring Summer – Thai food and fusion, really cozy ambiance. To get there take the BTS and get off at Thonglo station. You can take a taxi to Soi Promsri.
(website: www.springnsummer.com )
To Die For Restaurant – alfresco dining is set in a garden. Good for some drinks and chat. Located at Thonglo in Sukhumvit.
Bliss – a newly opened contemporary restaurant. To get there, you can get off at Phrom Phong station and take a taxi to Soi Sawasdee Sukhumvit 31. The desserts are to die for, especially the restaurant’s signature dessert—WBC “Wow Bliss Chocolate” served with a special presentation by the head Chef (and happens to be the owner).
The Roof – the restaurant is at Siam@Siam Boutique hotel. They serve nice wine and stone grilled dishes, walking distance from BTS National Stadium station.
(website:http://www.siamatsiam.com/restaurant/the_roof.html )
Silom Village – Frequented this restaurant on my first few trips in Bangkok. Good food and fresh seafood, you can also watch a cultural dance show while having dinner. Located in Silom Road but they also have a branch in Sukhumvit.
(website: http://www.silomvillage.co.th/)
Mango Tree – I loooove the food here! Authentic Thai dishes and the branch in Surawongse is set in an old Thai house, my favorite lunch resto at the airport too before heading back home.
(website: http://www.coca.com/mangotree/)
The Vertigo – an open-air rooftop restaurant located on the 61st floor of the luxurious Banyan Tree Hotel. This is where I first tried eating Sting Ray. 
If you are up for a romantic dinner over-looking the whole city of Bangkok, then this place is for you.
(website: http://www.banyantree.com/en/bangkok/dining/vertigo_and_moon_bar/)
Now grab that purse and dine in style.
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