Located across from Phra Sumen Fort, this small counter-service restaurant serves up great roti and mataba. What is Roti and Mataba, you ask? I didn't know either, so I'll tell you. Roti is a type of bread, and you order it here serve with curry. It reminded me greatly of Indian naan. You can also have it stuffed with meat, or drizzled with honey and milk. Mataba, as in banana mataba, is a sweet pastry dish that is indescribably delish.

Portions are small, and we ended up continually adding to our order. We started out with one roti and curry dish each, and ended up with four orders of roti and a mataba to polish off.

We dined outside at the plastic outdoor dining set, streetside, with a great view of the fort and the passersby. This place is a real gem, great for a lunch when you're in historic Bangkok. You won't find food like this on Khao San Road!