Yaowarat Chinatown

Let’s arrange a small trip to hunt the tasty food at ‘Yaowarat Road’, Chinatown of Thailand, a source of deliciousness that all tourists must visit. You can continuously walk, eat, and stop by to taste delicious food and dessert along the street sides. Each shop is legendary, we recommended!

Khrua Pon La Mai: The first authentic hot plate menu with punchy flavors in Yaowarat

Over 25 years, every time we stop by “Khrua Pon La Mai”, we always hear the sizzling sound of the hot plates coming with appetizing aroma that fills the whole alley. Although, Pon La Mai serves hot plate dishes, remember not to get hot temper, keep calm and pick your favorite dishes from the menu while waiting for your queue. Our recommended menus include Suki Haeng (Stir-Fried Sukiyaki), Khua Kai (Pan-Fried Noodles with Chicken) served with tasty sauce, the delightful Or Suan Kratha Ron (Chinese Oyster Omelet on Hot Plate), which is neither too gooey of mushy, or the freshly cooked Khao Phat (Fried Rice). When it is your turn, order instantly and the sizzling hot plates will soon be served to you.

Opening Time: Tue – Sun 18:00 – 02:00

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Kuay Chap Uan Phochana: Roll Noodle at the vintage Chinatown Cinema

Missing the 50 years-old Kuay Chap (Roll Noodles) in front of the old cinema when coming to Yaowarat is a crime! The stall offers the full-favored pepper soup that many people cannot resist and it has become one of the top recommended Thai food stalls by the Michelin Guide! You can order the signature menu, Kuay Chap, and experience the hot-peppery soup to clear your throat or try a bowl of warm rice and Kao Lao to enjoy an army of pork innards free of unpleasant smell and super crunchy pork belly in the hot-peppery soup. Enjoy your dishes while peeking at the vintage movie posters.

Opening Time: Tue – Sun 18:00 – 03:00

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Pa Jin Hoy Khraeng Luak: The Queen of scalded Cockles without undesirable smell

Judging from the look, Hoy Khraeng Luak (scalded Cockles) seems like a simple menu that can easily cook at home, no need to go to Yaowarat! Only some people know that to achieve the flawless sweetness, springiness, well-cooked level without a trace of undesirable smell can be quite a challenge! Come and experience the famous delicacy for yourself at “Pa Jin Hoy Khraeng Luak” at Soi Texas in Yaowarat. Aunty Jin has been opened the business for 50 years! The meticulous step begins with selecting fresh cockle, using right temperature to boil water and the proper cooking time. You can mix two types of shellfish in a dish: Hoy Khraeng Luak and Hoy Ma Laeng Phu Luak (scalded Mussels), served with a punchy seafood dipping sauce as well as a sweet-mild dipping sauce for those non-spice tolerance.

Opening Time: Tue – Sun 18:30 – 00:30

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Khanom Pang Chao Aroy Det Yaowarat: Line up for the ultimately full-stuffing toasted buns at Yaowarat

Whether be in Yaowarat for a nice stroll or a food hunting, do not be puzzled or surprised by a crazy-long line down the roadside! It simply means you have arrived at the local famous shop, “Khanom Pang Chao Aroy Det Yaowarat”. Keep calm, queue up and jot down a list of toasted buns you would like to try in the meanwhile. Tempting fillings are Noey-Nom (Butter-Sweet Condensed Milk), Sangkhaya (Custard), Chocolate, Phrik Phao (Roasted Chilli Paste) and the lists go on. After placing your order, take a brief breathing and then enjoy the toasted buns with full stuffing with friendly prices. It is recommended to bring a napkin with you as the fillings can get a little messy!

Opening Time: Tue – Sun 19:00 – 00:00

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Lim Lao Ngo: Michelin-starred Egg-Noodles and Fish Balls

The nickname bouncy Fish Balls Noodles did not derive from the live fish but rather from the bounciness of the fish balls! Come and challenge your chopstick-using skills to pick the legendary bouncy fish balls opened over the past 80 years at “Lim Lao Ngo”. Aside from the fish balls, the heart-made signature Ba Mee (Egg-Noodles) prepared by the top-grade ingredients and the naturally-sweet clear soup guaranteed by the Michelin Guide are good enough for the food enthusiasts should give this restaurant a visit!

Opening Time: Mon – Sun 17:30 – 21:00

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Bua Loy New Thong: A must-visit spot for durian lovers recommended by guru

If you are fascinated by the sweetness and aroma of durians, the king of fruits, make sure to include “Bua Loy New Thong” the dessert stall on Yaowarat Road in your list as it is widely known for the experienced owner on picking the exact ripeness level and taste of durians to suit customer preferences. For 25 years, the seller has been slightly tapping on durian shells using his genuine gold sheath while listening to the different sounds to tell the level of ripeness. So, he became the expertise durian guru trusted by the durian lovers. All durian types are available all year long including Kan Yao (long stem) and Mon Thong (golden pillow) delivered straight from the east and the south region of Thailand. Besides durians, another favorite dessert is Khao Niao Mun (Sweet Sticky Rice), a perfect pair with durian or ripe mango when topped with traditional coconut cream.

Opening Time: Mon – Sun 17:30 – 03:00

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Kaeng Kari Nai Yong: Exclusive Thai-Chinese Yellow Curry Recipe

The exclusive delightfulness of the Thai-Chinese Recipe of Kaeng Kari (Yellow Curry) can only be experienced here at “Kaeng Kari Nai Yong” in front of the Old Yaowarat Market! Dated back to 80 years of success in the business, Yong’s father went through countless experiments adjusting the formula. At last, he found the golden proportion of homemade yellow curry paste, which mixed with coconut cream and slowly simmered on low heat with beef shanks and tendons. In the past, he roamed around on foot peddling at several Chinese Opera Houses in Yaowarat and received a wonderful recognition from the locals. An original tip to eat is dropping few sweet-dark soy sauce and take the bite with fresh cucumber slices. For non-beef customers, you can also try the Kaeng Kari Kai (Yellow Curry with Chicken) or other curry rice dishes.

Opening Time: Tue – Sun 18:00 – 00:00

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