Food glorious food! Thailand

[Naka_Timo]

Ba Mee Jub Kang (บะหมี่จับกัง)

Address: 38 Charoen Krung Soi 23, Yaowarat, Bangkok
Phone: 02-2226769 , 02-2255975
Open hours: 9 am – 8 pm daily (but usually closed on the 15th and 30th of each month)
Price: 35 THB ($1.08)

ที่อยู่ : 38 ซอยเจริญกรุง 23 ใกล้กับวัดมังกรกมลาวาส ถนนเจริญกรุง แขวงเยาวราช เขตสัมพันธวงศ์ กรุงเทพฯ
โทร.02-2226769 , 02-2255975
เปิดทุกวัน เวลา 09.00 – 20.00 น. หยุดทุวันที่ 15,30 ของเดือน
บะหมี่ธรรมดา 35 – บะหมี่พิเศษ 45-

How to get there:
The nearest mass transit station is Hua Lamphong on the MRT, or you can take a taxi. Once you’re in Yaowarat, you’ve got to navigate your way over to Charoen Krung road and find Soi 23 (just a motorbike / walking soi), and the stall is right down the soi about 20 meters or so. They are doing some construction now, so things can be a bit tricky, but you’ll find it.



Big Bowls of Old Skool Egg Noodles in Bangkok’s Yaowarat.

When you see a rustic old-skool restaurant like Ba Mee Jub Kang (บะหมี่จับกัง), you know they have a food story to tell.

It’s located in a dungeon dark and damp alley, just off the always busy Charoen Krung road in Bangkok’s Chinatown, and just a short distance from one of my favorite curry stalls in town.

They have been serving hungry workers for years, and the street food wear and tear is good enough evidence of their success.

As I’m told, they didn’t even have a restaurant name for the longest time, they were just there.

Ba mee (บะหมี่), is the Thai word for yellow egg noodles, and jub kang (จับกัง) is a word used to describe people who work really hard – basically any kind of laborer – a constructions worker, a delivery man, a cart pusher, tuk tuk driver… you get the idea.

So put the two together, and Ba Mee Jub Kang (บะหมี่จับกัง) is a Thai street food stall that serves hungry hard workers.

Anyway, before we get started on the food, I just want to quickly give you a tour of the kitchen.

It’s not cleanest place in the world.

There are a couple of simmering pots of liquid puffing away on one side, and a couple of tables, all a little lopsided and appearing as if they could topple over with a few too many bowls of noodles on top.

Nevertheless, you don’t exactly come to Ba Mee Jub Kang (บะหมี่จับกัง) for the ambiance (I’m sure you can tell).And what do hard laborers need more than anything?

Pretty decent bowl of Thai ba mee egg noodles (บะหมี่), and a truly wonderful street food environment – but just be warned this place is pretty local – and you’ve got to really be a street food fan to come here.

[Naka_Timo]

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu – Dinso Road

115/5 Dinso Rd, Baworniwet, Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm (Mon – Sun)



Famous Pad Thai With Berkshire Pork Loin, Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu does one thing best, and no prizes for guessing which. Half of the storefront resembles a food cart, behind which blazing hot flames fire up woks of stir-fried rice noodles.

By night, neon signs light up the two-storey restaurant to signal the time for business.

To be honest, I was surprised at the prices of the Pad Thai here – the plate with the shrimp at 350 THB.

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu is opened by Michelin-starred Chef Andy Yang who is behind Thai restaurant Rhong Tiam in New York City and Table 38 in Bangkok.

He has four versions of Pad Thai up his sleeves. Portion sizes may be on the smaller side. Take it as a sign to have a tasting of different plates.

A common street food, Pad Thai is a well-known stir-fried rice noodle dish fried and included with shrimp, eggs, peanuts, chopped firm tofu and more with flavours coming from Tamarind juice and fish sauce.

The main outlet of Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu can be found at Dinso Road, and that is awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

New branch is at Siam Square.

[Naka_Timo]

Kha Moo Sai Tua Jae Ta

Address: 25 Charoen Krung Rd, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
Nearest Train Station: Wat Mangkorn MRT
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun: 10:30AM-7PM (closed on Mondays)
Telephone: +66 90 598 2698



What makes Jae Ta’s braised pork stand out from other stalls is the addition of peanuts into their broth. This is a family recipe that was passed down to the owner by her parents, and has been their trick of the trade for almost half a century.

A favourite amongst Thai locals, Khao Kha Moo (฿40) is a dish many of us go to when we have no idea what to eat. This is a simple yet hearty meal made up of braised pork, fermented vegetables, and of course, Jae Ta’s signature peanuts.

For those who’d rather not have the jelly-like pork fat as part of their meal, you can let them know to just include pork meat cuts. They also offer a mixed meat option for those who would like to try everything for ฿70. This comes with braised pork, swine entrails, pork tail, and egg.

We loved how the pork was really tender and rich from all that broth. The peanuts also helped enhance the flavour and added a nice creaminess to each bite.

Ruam Mitr Mor Din (฿130) is a combination of all meat items that include braised pork, peanuts, swine entrails, pork tail, tofu, and egg, topped with fermented lettuce and coriander. We recommend getting this as a sharing item for 2 people, and can be ordered with steamed rice.

Jae Ta is located Makam Alley, which is just a 5 minute walk from Wat Mangkorn MRT.

So if you ever find yourself in the area, don’t forget to drop by to try this unique khao kha moo which you won’t find anywhere else.

[Naka_Timo]

Celadon Bangkok

Address: 13/3 S Sathon Rd, Thung Maha Mek, Khet Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Phone: +66 2 344 8888
Operating Hour: 6 to 11pm daily



Elegant Fine Thai Cuisine at The Sukhothai Hotel.

Celadon, located in The Sukhothai Bangkok is no stranger to foodies who love Thai Fine Dining. In fact, we haven’t heard much about Celadon but yet they are always fully booked every night.

Celadon is listed in The Plate MICHELIN Guide 2018 and also voted as the “Best Restaurant in Bangkok” by Travel and Leisure magazine.

After a long Covid-inflicted break, we are happy to see Celadon back in action (currently only for dinner from Thursdays to Saturdays), allowing stalwart chef Rosarin Sriprathum’s immaculate Thai dishes to once again bless diners in Bangkok. Together with The Sukhothai Hotel’s famous brand of hospitality, Celadon will surely deliver if you have a special occasion or and important someone to impress.

We were happy to see our usual favourites like the Deep-fried duck leg confit with tamarind sauce and Grilled marinated pork neck back on the menu.

After trying the dishes from Celadon, I now understand why they are always fully booked every night. The items and flavours served are familiar to many locals and tourists. It can be considered a “safe” option and you don’t have to worry that you will be presented with extremely new and unique flavours that you might not be comfortable.

Celadon is located on the premises of The Sukhothai Hotel and it makes a good choice if you want to bring your family or clients to somewhere nice for Thai Fine Dining. You won’t be disappointed.

[Naka_Timo]

Khao Tom Jay Suay

Address: 610-5 Phadung Dao Rd, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Operating Hour: 4pm to 3am
Phone: +66 2 223 9592



Khao Tom Jay Suay is run by the third and fourth generations of a Chinese family. Their ancestors’ recipes include kiam buay moo sup (chopped pork in clear soup with Chinese plum, B50), moo daeng tod (fried roasted pork, B60) and ped palo tod see ew (stir-fried braised duck with soy sauce, B120).

Definitely need to come back again and again; their khao tom is (actually) good, plus all the mains to go along were tasty! Our only regret was that we forgot to order the smoked duck, next visit it will have to be. Staff was really friendly too, don't be shy.

[Naka_Timo]

Hoi Tod Chaw Lae

Address: 1301 Charoen Nakhon Road, Bang Lamphu Lang, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600
Opening Hours: 09.30AM – 10.30PM, Daily
Nearest Train Station: 15 minutes from Saphan Taksin BTS station by foot and ferry.
Telephone: +66-91-806-4901 | +66-2-860-1029 | +66-91-505-0317



Hoi Tod Chaw Lae Serves Crispy Seafood Omelette With Cheese Pulls In BKK.

Hoi Tod Chaw Lae started off as a humble food cart in Phuket in 1973 and it was well-received before the recipe was passed down to Ms. Roong, the 2nd generation owner.

Ms. Roong then decided to open a hoi tod (seafood pancake) stall in Charoen Nakhon after moving to Bangkok. It has been 16 years since the opening day – making the recipe 46-years-old!

Hoi Tod Chaw Lae started off as a humble food cart in Phuket in 1973 and it was well-received before the recipe was passed down to Ms. Roong, the 2nd generation owner.

Ms. Roong then decided to open a hoi tod (seafood pancake) stall in Charoen Nakhon after moving to Bangkok. It has been 16 years since the opening day – making the recipe 46-years-old!

For the best experience, don’t forget to pour sweet and spicy chilli sauce all over the dish and mix everything on the plate together first so you can get the textures all in one bite.

Hoi Tod Chaw Lae is situated in an air-conditioned shophouse while the cooking area is out open in the front – perfect to stop by even on the hottest day.

Decorated in a cute fisherman’s village theme, the interior has white fishnets on the ceiling and mini lifebuoys on the walls alongside the owner’s photos with many TV personalities.

If you find yourself visiting IconSiam mall or any other nearby destinations, make sure to head to Hoi Tod Chaw Lae on Charoen Nakhon Road and get yourself a plate of scrumptious cheesy seafood omelette.

[Naka_Timo]

T&K Seafood

Address: 49, 51 Phadung Dao Rd, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Phone: +66 2 223 4519
Operating Hour: 4pm to 12midnight daily



T & K Seafood Restaurant: Yaowarat (Chinatown), Bangkok, Thailand

There’s never a dull moment while eating at T & K Seafood. Waiters dash around the multistory complex like playing in a jungle gym, sprinting up the staircase – all in an effort to effectively deliver some of Bangkok’s finest Thai seafood.

T & K Seafood Restaurant is located in Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown district, in the area known as Yaowarat. The restaurant opens it’s doors in the evening and begins to guerrilla market their seafood on the side of the road, while grilling up a storm of shrimp and fish to mesmerize those who walk by.

During the busiest times at T & K, waiters even utilize a pulley system to get orders to the various floors of the restaurant.

Having tried several famous seafood eateries in Yaowarat, this has got to be my favourite. T&K Seafood is a must-visit in Yaowarat. It is very easy to spot them from the main road. Staff are dressed in bright Green Shirts.

If you are there during peak hours, be prepared to wait for an available seat. They have both outdoor and indoor seatings. Want to enjoy the cool air-con, head inside the restaurant. However, do note that it will be a little squeezy inside.

The prices are slightly elevated in the popular Yaowarat so expect to pay about 300 THB per person for a hearty seafood meal!

[Naka_Timo]

Rung Rueang Pork Noodles

10/3 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening Hours: 8am – 5pm (Mon – Sun)
Phone: +66 84 527 1640



Popular Thai-Style Pork Noodles With Tom Yum And Dry Versions With Michelin Bib Gourmand.

[Bangkok] From a shophouse space, Rung Rueang รุ่งเรือง or Guay Tiew Mu Rung Rueang Tung at Soi Sukhumvit 26 runs a tight ship to serve their delicious bowls of Thai-style pork noodles.

Some Singaporeans call this the Thai Bak Chor Mee – just for easier understanding, but they are both very different.

As I use a number of food websites and apps to find recommendations, I noted that Rung Rueang 榮泰米湯粉 appeared in several of them, even highly ranked on “DianPing” (大众点评) – a Chinese app that provides quite useful lifestyle information.

It is admirable to imagine how the eatery has become a Michelin-recommended destination with a Bib Gourmand for several years, coming from its humble beginning as a food cart.

Finding the bustling shop wasn’t that difficult with Google Maps, and it is of 8 to 10 minutes’ walking distance to Emquartier and Phrom Phong BTS Station.

There is a similar looking shop next door – word says they had a dispute and decided to split into two.

At the entrance of the eatery, the aunties grapple with a steaming pot of fish balls and blanches portions of noodles, stacking up bowls of finished pork noodles which are quickly served by fast-moving waiters.

Another quickly gets you a table and menu, and asks you to order just as you are about to scan through the menu.

The menu is almost like a make-your-own-noodles concept. You get to select the flavours, topping, noodles and size.

There are basically four noodle choices – Tom Yum Soup, Tom Yum No Soup, Clear Soup, and No Soup.

Then match this with a noodle style from egg noodle, glass noodle, thick rice noodles, to thick or thin vermicelli.

Customers can choose various toppings from fish ball & minced pork, pork only, fish ball and fish cake only, to a mixed bowl.

Overall, either the Small (60 THB) or Medium (70 THB) bowl of noodles are manageable for a single person.

While you are waiting for your noodles, get the Crispy Fish Skin (20 THB) that is much raved about. The snack is known to be crispy and crunchy, which no doubt will be snatched up in no time if you are sharing it with others.

[Naka_Timo]

Pang Cha Cafe

Central World 3th floor Rama I Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Other outlets at The EmQuartier (L6), Siam Paragon (L4), ICONSIAM (G floor), Central Ladprao (L4), Central Rama 2 (L1), Terminal 21 (L1)



BANGKOK – Popular Must-Have Thai Tea Shaved Ice Dessert And Thai Milk Tea

“Pang Cha started in 2009. We had already opened the restaurant, but we didn’t have a signature dessert. So we thought about what would make a great dish. Around that time, we heard that Thai tea was one of the most popular beverages in the world. So, we thought, why not make a dessert using Thai tea?” explains Sangnarong Montriwat and Kanchana Tathiyakul, owners of Lukkaithong. Now, the dessert is so popular, people come to have it after eating a main meal at another restaurant.

“The dessert comes from childhood memories of enjoying the sweet, shaved ice as a treat to beat the heat. It’s so easy to eat. You can have it any time. Everyone in the family can simply enjoy it and it is perfect for sharing. And by pairing Thai tea with shaved ice, we turned a drink into a dessert. Who wouldn’t like it? (laughs) Also, our portions are huge because Thais love to share,” adds Tattiyakul. She continues explaining their ultimate goal to make Thai tea as known around the world as green tea.

[Bangkok] Other than Cha Tra Mue, other café I like to get Thai Milk Tea from is from Pang Cha.

Pang Cha café is an off-shoot from popular Thai family restaurant Luk Kai Thong.

People go there for dishes such as their Hong Kong Fried Rice Noodle with Pork and Prawn, Crispy Noodle with Australian Beef, and Stew Pork Belly and Vegetables with Baked Rice.

A wide range of Thai-style drinks are available, such as Royal Thai Milk Tea with 3 types of bubbles (165 THB), Black Thai Tea (115 THB), Longan Black Thai Tea (165 THB), to Lychee Black Thai Tea (165 THB).

When the dessert arrived, I knew immediately that I needed to the gym somehow, some day. Two of us shared the guilt, but we wished four other friends would be here to take the calories away.

All this while watching other slim Thai ladies slowly devouring the whole thing down…

The special element was said to be the Thai tea, created by five different types of tea for their flavour, colour and aroma.

The tea is brewed fresh every so that the flavours would be richer and more aromatic, and they do not use any powders.

[Naka_Timo]

Nak-La Mookata

Location: MBK, 2nd floor, near Suki Tee Noi
Shop open : Time 11.00-02.00am Open every day
Tel : 095 586 2465



Today is a good time to try. Grilled pork hunter Nak-La Mookata at MBK Center is a grilled pork belly with air conditioning. Newly opened, very worthwhile price. I saw that I had to come back and write again.

...This shop is in MBK, next to Tee Noi. Go straight to the front of the store, there are a lot of people, mom! While waiting in the queue, I keep looking at the menu. The queue is running fast. How long do you wait? (or maybe at the beat)

It's time for the queue ...starting to slow down

In front of the shop, there will be a large menu sign to choose first. This restaurant is a la carte. But the good thing is that vegetables can be scooped by yourself unlimitedly. Vegetable lovers will definitely like it here.

The shop is spacious, with plenty of seats. Order a la carte or a set.
We choose a set for 399 baht and order pickled prawns in soy sauce. There are 4 types of dipping sauces available. Vegetables and vermicelli can be scooped by yourself.

After eating, it was considered that the taste was pleasing. In a mall in the middle of the city like this, eating 2 people including drinking water is over 600 baht, which is very good.

[FanCheong]

Anyone know where Street food at Central World Street Food Stalls move to? It has been gone for sometimes but still miss they roasted chicken n fish

[Naka_Timo]

Arunwan, BANGKOK

PARK X ปาก, Ekkamai 15 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 80 994 2299
Opening Hours: 9am – 7pm (Mon – Sun)



Ekkamai’s Most Famous Pig Intestines Soup And Crispy Pork Noodles, With Michelin Bib Gourmand

[Bangkok] Ekkamai may be known to Singaporeans for its café culture, but one eatery you should try out, especially if you love pig intestines soup and salted vegetable is Arunwan.

If you been to their old shop and noticed that “they are gone”, they have moved to a new place nearby at Park X (note: some photos here are from the old shop).

It is cleaner, more spacious, and more organised now. English menu provided as well.

Arunwan is sometimes referred to the locals as “Tue Huan Ekkamai”, in which “Tue Huan” refers to pig intestines, and they offer pork offal in various forms.

As one of the 50 plus eateries which earned the Bib Gourmand distinction in Bangkok, Arunwan has been around since the 1960s, founded by a Chinese immigrant.

Locals and tourists come here for the noodles, either rolled or egg, combined with mixed meats and veggies.

The signature dish to get is Pickled Cabbage Soup with Everything (70 baht, SGD3.10) which includes crispy pork, stomach, intestines, and minced pork.

There’s only 1 base for their soup, but lots of possible ingredients.

Choose from assorted boiled meat offal, from blood cubes to liver, stomach, intestine, and kidney, with price ranging affordably from 70 to 80 baht per bowl.

I would be honest to say I am not the biggest fan of offal, but the soup here was just another thing all together. It was mildly salty and sour, very refreshing, and just whets your appetite all together.

Most people do not like pig offal for the occasionally smelly taste, but there was very little of that, and the intestines and stomach were both chewy and soft to the bite.

It was almost like your Wanton Noodles with springy thin mee tossed with light seasoning and pork lard fragrance.

Crispy Wontons, Sticky Rice with Peanuts, Steamed Wontons, Crispy Pork are available as sides.

Refresh with either their homemade Thai style iced black coffee or chrysanthemum tea.

[Naka_Timo]

Sawang Noodles

Sawang Bami Kam Pu (Si Phraya)
264 Si Phraya Road, Maha Phruttharam, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 236 1772
Opening Hours: 5pm – 11pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon



Sawang Noodles or Sawang Bami Kam Pu is a new establishment with a “Bib Gourmand” in the Michelin Guide Bangkok, specialising in Bamee Noodles.

Or what some people would call Thai-style Wanton Noodles.

Famous For Thai Wanton Noodles With Crab Claws, With Michelin Bib Gourmand

Come over for dinner or a late snack, as they are open up to 11pm every day. Because it is located on a rather dark road, you may just walk past without even noticing the shop.

Sawang Noodles was originally located close to the Bangkok train station in Hua Lam Phong.

It is related to Sawang Noodles on Phetchaburi Road – which is opened by a relative it would seem.

Experience how this family-run business whips up their noodles with crab claws. These tasty, fleshy crab claws have made them popular, helping them succeed and expand to 3 outlets.

The most basic bowl is the Egg Noodle with Barbecue Pork at 60 baht (SGD2.70), while the popular choice is the Egg Noodle with Shrimp Wonton, Barbecue Pork and Crab Meat at 100 baht (SGD4.50).

If you are feeling indulgent, then the bowl is Crab Claws would cost 400 baht (SGD18) for a large bowl, in which a fleshy crab claw is added along with wonton or diced meats on your egg noodles (served dry) with some chopped spring onions.

All in all, more expensive than the average street stall.

Noodles are hand-pulled here, so they may remind you of those from Hong Kong except this is much thinner but no less springy.

The egg noodles had a delicious, bouncy (what some may call al dente) bite.

[Naka_Timo]

Ror Ruea

411 Thonglor Soi 23, Sukhumvit 55, Klongton Nua, Wattana Bangkok, Thailand
+66 2 185 1482
Operating hour: 11am to 9pm daily.



Nice little Thai restaurant in Thong Lor

This boutique Thai Resturant in Thong Lor serves a great selection of Thai mains and small plates. Very good noodle soup, several types of som tum and delicious chicken wings! The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

Thai restaurant, noodles shop, Thai eastern style food, comfort food, delivery and take away service available. Conveniently located on Thonglor road.

Fruit shakes would be a great addition to the menu and perhaps improve the comfort of seating. Excellent value and service.

Love this place! One reason I like to stay close to Ekamai. 😀 Northern Thai, super good. The menu appear to change slightly from day to day. Family business run by the grandma and grand kids, as I understand it. Small selection of craft beer available as a bonus.

[Naka_Timo]

Hia Wan Khao Tom Pla (ร้านเฮียหวานข้าวต้มปลา)

Address: Thanon Chan 32/2 Tung Wat Don, Sathon, Bangkok
Phone number: 02-2110829 , 081-8272381
Open hours: 5 pm – 12 midnight daily (closed on some Chinese holidays)
Prices: I listed the price for each dish above, but our total bill for 2 came to 600 THB – and we could have shared the amount we ordered with 4 people I think. I think it was a very good price for the amount and quality of seafood we got.

ที่อยู่ ถนนจันทร์ 32/2 ทุ่งวัดดอน สาธร กรุงเทพ
โทร. 02-2110829 , 081-8272381
เปิดบริการ 17.00-24.00 น.

How to get there: The restaurant is located on Thanon Chan Soi 32/2, almost at the corner of Soi 32/2 and the Sirat Expressway. The closest BTS station is Surasak, but it’s about a 20 minute or so walk from there. So probably best to take a taxi directly here.



The area around Thanon Chan road in southern Sathon, is home to some of the best seafood restaurants in central Bangkok.

The reason: it’s close to Saphan Pla, the main fish auction of Bangkok.

So around Charoen Krung and Thanon Chan, there are lots of great Thai seafood restaurants, many of which serve Chinese style seafood like New Peng Chieng.

I had been wanting to go to another restaurant in the area, this one called Hia Wan Khao Tom Pla (ร้านเฮียหวานข้าวต้มปลา) for a while now, and finally Ying and I were in the area at the right time for an evening dinner.

Hia Wan Khao Tom Pla (ร้านเฮียหวานข้าวต้มปลา) is right along Thanon Chan.

All the seafood is lined up and sits on ice at the front of the restaurant, where there’s also a shophouse, but all the tables are set up on the sidewalk and in front of the neighbors business.

I think this restaurant would fall under the Bangkok street food category due to its atmosphere, yet it’s high end and high quality street food dining.

Hia Wan Khao Tom Pla (ร้านเฮียหวานข้าวต้มปลา) is a street food stall in Bangkok that serves good quality seafood.

Their speciality dish is khao tom pla (ข้าวต้มปลา), rice soup with fish, and it’s a dish you shouldn’t miss when you visit. Everything else I ordered was also delicious, focusing on very simple cooking, and just fresh seafood… oh yah, and the fried pork, though not seafood, was amazing as well.

Along with serving excellent seafood, Hia Wan Khao Tom Pla (ร้านเฮียหวานข้าวต้มปลา) is the type of Bangkok atmosphere I love so much – on the sidewalk, tucked off the busy road, and all about the food.

If you love seafood, this place is worth a visit.