Recommend restuarants

Chef Jok  (จกโต๊ะเดียว)

This is an exclusive order for Thai-Chinese Cooking restaurant that you should try. Chef Jok was working as a salesperson to sell seafood product to the restaurant. He gets used to the supply chain of seafood such as crab, fish, and more.

He knew a lot of people during early working and loves to cook for friends and family. 2008, he opened his house as a restaurant with only one table.

All customers must make reservations and order food with only 30 menus. A Customer cannot select the menu. It really depends on the ingredients that the chef could buy that day.  This makes all customers exiting with what they are going to eat.

Currently, this shop has 5 tables. It is still very famous, and many people come. Prince Sirindhorn is also his customer. He cooked for her birthday that celebrate in Thai Royal Cadet school.

A famous menu item here is Crab curry and Shark Fin soup which is expensive by the price of the ingredient. Other seafood menu prices are relatively high but affordable. It is better to bring other people with you for at least 10 people so you can share the food cost.

The restaurant is in the house which is in the market. Therefore, the scenery is not so nice.

Location: Isranuphan Alley, next to the MRT Wat Mangkon exit3

Contact Tel: 02-221-4075 , 081-919-9468

Texas Suki

Even Suki Yaki is a Japanese food. It is a hot pot but we eat with Thai spicy sauce. There are vegetable and all kinds of meat and meat ball which is made of shrimp, chicken, fish, calamari, or pork.  It is a very famous place to have Dim Sam as well.

Location: Padungdoa Road.

Open  11.00-21.00

Tel 02-223-9807

Coffee :  Easea (ร้านกาแฟเก่าแก่เอี๊ยแซ และขนมปังปิ้ง)

80 years old coffee shop called Easea. Old Chinese descent folks are hangout here. They serve fresh roasted coffee daily made. The ambience of this place is so cool, it feels like living in the old days.    Thai people called the shop like this as SAPA Kafae.

SAPA means congress. Kafae in Thai means coffee. We guest France language means the same things. It is a place where old folks get together. Reading the newspaper and discussing politics, events and news.

It is like a meet up place in the morning.

Location: Yawarat Road, between Soi Yao Wapanit and Soi Padung Doaw

Open Daily  05:00-20:00

Sea Loa Yee Hor (เชี๊ยเหล่ายี่ห้อ ข้าวขาหมูแปลงนาม)

Rice top crispy pork and Chinese sauces top with sweet strew has been in the business for over 60 years. The family runs a business and maintains high-quality taste. As a result, they made people come repeatedly.

If you love sweet and pork fan, you should not miss this place.

Location: Preang Nam Road, small alley connects to Yaowarat Road

Tel:              086-614-6946

Open:          Daily 07:00-15:00

Kuay Jab Nai Ouan ( ก๋วยจั๊บนายอ้วน )

Thick rice noodle with boiled eggs, crispy and pork entrails.

Sounds scary, for someone who has not experienced pluck before.

Don’t be scared to try. Different parts of an organ come with different textures and feel when you chew. The taste for entrails is very similar, except liver which is bitter than the other part. And don’t worry about the smell. The special soup is hot from pepper and spice. Plus, add chili, vinegar, sugar or fish sauce the way you like, will make the taste and smell of the noodle or Kuay Jab very fragrant.

By the way, we love to have liver, pig stomach, fried tofu and boiled eggs.

These noodles are good for a light dinner.  We are quite positive that you will love Kuay Jab Nai Ouan.

Location: Yaowarat road, close to Chinatown Rama Theater

Tel:  02-224-3450

Open:  Tuesday – Sunday 18:00 -24:00

Hua Seng Hong Yaowarat ( ฮั่วเซ่งฮง )

This is the famous Dim Sam and Chinese food restaurant in the area. The most famous menu here is Dim Sam and Snow Fish stream.

If you’re a fan of Chinese cuisine and dim sum, Hua Seng Hong is worth considering for a dining experience in Bangkok Chinatown. Chinese bun, dim sum, grill duck and bake sweet pork are serving for every day for the local who want to order to go or a quick meal.

Shark fin and bird’s nest soup are premium dishes that local and Asian tourists typically ordered. The restaurant is very busy during lunchtime. They also have set menu that customers can mixed and match Thai and Chinese food.

Hua Seng Hong has more branches-built chain and has branches in shopping mall. Well, as we have tried every single branch, we think the Chinatown branch is the best, especially noodle and buns. We also found that many western Chinese Bun with sweet stuff such as beans and taro. You may like it, don’t forget to try Chinese bun when you are there.

Location :367-373 Yoawarat Road,  02-222-0635 , 02-222-7053

Open daily 09:00 a.m. -01:00 a.m.

Drink and dessert

Kankee Namtoathong (คั้นกี่ น้ำเต้าทอง)

It is located on Chalernkrung road. This is a shop open over 100 years old. They serve healthy drink such as Nam Kom(น้ำขม), Nam wan(น้ำหวาน), Jab leang(น้ำจับเลี้ยง), Makampoon(น้ำมะขามป้อม), Name Bai Bou Book (น้ำใบบัวบก)

4 recommends to eat; 1 restaurant, 1 snack shops, 1 tea house and 1 coffee shop should be enough to hang out and create your Bangkok Chinatown Food Tour. However, if you have more space in stomach , let’s eat more food.

These are just a few examples of the famous dishes you can savor in Chinatown, Bangkok. If it is not enough for a recommendation about Bangkok Chinatown Food tour, stay tuned with us. We keep more updated information that you cannot find anywhere.

Special Food for Festivals in Chinatown Bangkok

During festivals in Chinatown, Bangkok, you can expect a wide variety of special foods and treats that are prepared specifically for the occasion. Here are some popular festival foods you can find in Chinatown during festive times:

Nian Gao

Also known as “sticky rice cake” or “Chinese New Year cake,” Nian Gao is a traditional delicacy made from glutinous rice flour and sweet ingredients. It is often steamed or pan-fried and symbolizes good luck and prosperity.

Jiaozi

These are Chinese dumplings typically enjoyed during the Chinese New Year festivities. Jiaozi are filled with a mixture of meat and vegetables and are usually boiled, steamed, or fried. They symbolize wealth and are often shared with family and friends.

Yuanxiao

These sweet glutinous rice balls are a traditional food associated with the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Yuanxiao is typically filled with sweet fillings such as sesame, peanut, or red bean paste.

Tangyuan

Similar to Yuanxiao, Tangyuan are glutinous rice balls often enjoyed during the Lantern Festival. They are typically served in a warm sweet soup and represent family unity and togetherness.

Mooncakes

Mooncakes are a quintessential treat during the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival. These round pastries have various fillings, including lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or salted egg yolks, and are often enjoyed with tea.

Roast Suckling Pig

A festive and celebratory dish, roast suckling pig is often enjoyed during grand events and festivals. It features a whole pig that is roasted to perfection, resulting in crispy skin and succulent meat.

Traditional Chinese Sweets

Various traditional Chinese sweets, such as almond cookies, sesame balls, and peanut candies, are often available during festival times in Chinatown. These treats are enjoyed as symbols of good luck and prosperity.

Dragon Beard Candy

This traditional Chinese sweet is made by pulling sugar strands into thin, silky threads, resembling a dragon’s beard. It is a delicacy often found during special occasions and festivals.

Jay Food Festival

also known as the Vegetarian Festival or Nine Emperor Gods Festival : it’s worth exploring the streets and alleys of Chinatown, as you’ll likely find various vendors and stalls offering vegetarian and vegan options. Additionally, you can inquire at local temples or ask locals for recommendations on specific places to visit for the best Jay food experience.

During festival times in Chinatown, you’ll find vendors and shops dedicated to selling these special festival foods. It’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the festive spirit, try unique flavors, and embrace the cultural traditions associated with the celebrations.

Please note that specific festival foods may vary depending on the festival and the year. It’s always a good idea to check the local festival schedule and ask locals or vendors about the special foods available during the specific festival you plan to attend in Chinatown, Bangkok

Gold Shops are Many Like Food Stalls

In addition to the bustling food scene, Chinatown in Bangkok is also renowned for its abundance of gold shops. As you explore the streets of Yaowarat Road and its surrounding alleys, you’ll notice a high concentration of gold shops and jewelry stores. Gold holds significant cultural and symbolic value in Chinese culture. It is often associated with wealth, luck, and prosperity. As Chinatown is predominantly influenced by the Chinese community, it is natural to find a strong presence of gold shops catering to the cultural demand for gold jewelry and products.

Chinese festivals and celebrations, such as Chinese New Year and weddings, involve the exchange of gold as gifts. Chinatown, being a hub for these cultural events, attracts visitors and locals who seek gold jewelry for such occasions. Many of the gold shops in Chinatown have been operating for generations, building a reputation for quality craftsmanship and expertise in the gold industry. They have established themselves as trusted sources for gold jewelry and continue to attract customers seeking high-quality products.

After tasting yummy food, you can check out some interesting gold products for yourself or for your family members as souvenirs.

Bangkok Chinatown food tour and service provider

We guide for many restaurant to visit, you can create the trip on your own. Otherwise,  If you want to combine tour and food experience.  Check for more information that tour operator provide.

Historic walking tour in Talad noi and Yoawarat

Walking experience during the day and combine with café and small restaurant.

Bangkok Food Tour, the Taste of Thai Food and a couple tour operator provide an evening street food tour which is very interesting. Eat Walk Talk Tour offer historic day tour combine with a street food and small shop. Each tour operator has their own way to present Bangkok Chinatown Food tour. They know what to eat and the best dish you must try. Some restaurants are hidden from the main street you will never on regular walk , if you don’t have experience to go to Chinatown, the tour operator or tour guide is the best option for you. It is also quick and easy to participate in Bangkok Chinatown food.

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