THE CITY YAOWARAT
Yaowarat: Must-Try Street Food You Can’t Miss
Yaowarat is a hub for delicious food, famous throughout Bangkok for both savory and sweet dishes. Here are 10 must-try restaurants you shouldn’t miss when visiting Yaowarat, along with brief descriptions of each.
Kuay Jab Uan Pochana
A legendary Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winning boat noodle shop with rich, aromatic black pepper broth, served with crispy pork and fresh, odor-free pork offal. Open until 3 AM, perfect for late-night meals.
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Address: Yaowarat Road, Chakrawat, Bangkok
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Opening Hours: 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM
White Dragon Noodles
Famous for its dry crab noodles packed with generous crab meat, or opt for the broth version—just as rich and flavorful. The sweet, aromatic pork bone broth is slow-simmered to perfection, paired with chewy, tender noodles.
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Address: Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok
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Opening Hours: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Li Yu Shark's Fin
A renowned old-school Chinese restaurant famous for its signature braised shark fin soup. The classic ambiance has been renovated with a modern touch while preserving its authentic flavors.
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Address: Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok
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Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Pad Thai Ok, Old Market Yaowarat
A legendary pad thai restaurant in Yaowarat you must not miss! With its unique flavor combining the fragrant, soft rice noodles and a special sauce, the secret to its deliciousness lies in traditional cooking methods and high-quality ingredients. It ranks among Bangkok's most famous pad thai spots.
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Address: Soi Yaowarat 23 (Soi Itsaranuphap), Chakkrawat, Bangkok
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Opening Hours: 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
T&K Seafood (Green Shirt Seafood)
A renowned seafood spot, famous for dishes like grilled river prawns and stir-fried curry soft-shell crab. Their signature spicy seafood dipping sauce is a must-try, with fresh ingredients delivered daily.
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Address: Padung Dao Road, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok
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Opening Hours: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Yoo Yaowarat Fish Balls
An iconic fish ball noodle shop in Yaowarat, preserving its original recipe for over 90 years, passed down from the grandfather to the third-generation heir, "Khun Yoo - Kanyar Choklamlert." The shop maintains its authentic taste with a unique recipe using 100% pure fish meat, no starch added, no fishy odor, and no chemicals.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mn3HerZmqtxLKAeo9
Address: Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Emerald Red Pork Rice
A 70-year-old char siu (barbecued pork) rice shop—tender, aromatic charcoal-grilled pork glazed with rich, flavorful red sauce, served with soft-boiled eggs.
Location: https://g.co/kgs/Hw3f65Q
Address: Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Texas Fried Mussels
Crispy and Soft-Fried Mussels – Made with fresh, large-sized mussels, non-fishy, served with a delicious dipping sauce. This long-standing shop has maintained its quality for over 30 years.
Location: https://g.co/kgs/kczEDVy
Address: Samphanthawong Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stewed pork, tendon stew, and earthen pot red pork.
Braised Pork and Tendon Stew – Slow-cooked until tender in a fragrant Chinese herbal broth with a sweet, rich flavor. Served hot in a clay pot, perfect for dinner.
Location: https://g.co/kgs/t991cZm
Address: Samphanthawong Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok
Opening Hours: 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Kiam Mueang sweet dessert
If you're visiting Yaowarat, you must stop by this shop! It’s an old-fashioned dessert place that has perfectly preserved its unique charm and quality. Though tucked away in a small alley, the delicious flavors are absolutely worth the hunt.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/o2tGms14D7kuMcUHA
Address: Yaowarat 9, Samphanthawong Subdistrict/District, Bangkok
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM