Great American restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand

Trying to find authentic American food in Bangkok isn’t always easy, but there’s one place you can count on it and that’s at Roadhouse Barbecue, located on the corner of Surawong and Rama IV Roads. This three-story restaurant/bar houses great American food, including grilled specialties such as barbecued ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, grilled chicken and many more that represent true American barbecue at its finest. There’s also a great selection of American favorites, from burgers and steaks to soups and sandwiches.

But the real stars of the menu here are the grilled specialties that start with mesquite-smoked ribs, imported from the U.S., and include hickory-smoked chicken, pulled pork for sandwiches, and even smoked salmon with applewood. You can get a rack of half or full ribs or a chicken and rib combo plate, all of which are served with potatoes and coleslaw made to an old North Carolina recipe.

And while the barbecue gets the most attention, they actually serve more burgers here than anything else. You can get yours with three different types of cheese, as well as toppings like grilled onions, smoked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and grilled peppers. Another big favorite is the Buffalo Wings, which has a special offer every Monday night when you can get 20 wings for the price of 10 (170 baht).

As for more American food, the menu also features sandwiches like a Philly Cheesesteak, a Texas-style brisket sandwich, a chipotle pulled pork sandwich, a grilled cheese with three cheeses and tomato, a BLT with apple-smoked bacon, a fish sandwich, a grilled sausage sandwich with peppers and onions. Well, you get the idea. They cover a lot of bases here.

They are also very proud of their chili and they should be since it won an award in a competition in the US a while ago sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International. In addition to the chili pot here, there are also a number of soup pots that simmer all the time and are filled with roasted red pepper and tomato soup, black bean soup, and a real New England chowder.

There are many other menu items here including steaks, seafood, some pastas and even a great grilled pork chop. However, it’s not all about food here. First, there’s Thailand’s largest selection of draft beers, which also happen to be the coldest in Bangkok, according to a survey last year.

Next, there is live entertainment most nights downstairs after dinner time. On the second floor there is another dining room that can be used for private functions or parties. And finally, on the third floor is the Roadhouse version of a sports bar with lots of TV screens and plenty of games to play including foosball, video golf, and soccer and pool on an authentic Brunswick championship table.