Food glorious food! Thailand

[Windfall]

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Guay Jub Mr. Jo ก๋วยจั๊บมิสเตอร์โจ

86 Soi Chan 44, Wat Phraya Krai, Bangkok, 10120, Thailand
Opening Hours: 8am – 4:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Guay Jub Mr. Jo is opened from early morning but only until late afternoon: like they say, the early bird gets the worm – or in this case – the guay jub.

Is this similar to the yaowarat kway chup in kovan?

[Naka_Timo]

Guay Tiew Kua Gai Suanmali

Address: 261/1 Soi Thevi Worayat, just off Luang road
Open: 4 pm – 10:30 pm daily
Phone: +66 2-222-4047



Located in Suan Mali Alley off Soi Thewi Worayat, the stall is reachable from Sua Pa Road.

This little stall has been serving roasted chicken noodles in the same location for over 60 years. Originally known as roasted chicken Nai Hong, the humble stall nestled in the intersected sois next to Ann roasted chicken noodles.

Guay Tiew Kua Gai or roasted chicken noodes is easy to make on the paper. Few ingredients, clear instructions, but still so difficult to get it right. Have you heard big chefs speaking about the importance of controlling the heat and time? Thats exactly what we are talking about here. A small mistake and you’re in the mediocre territory immediately. Suanmali does everything right. And they do it every time. It has been a favorite of mine for years.
    
Choose from one of three types of noodles; the chicken is roasted until almost cooked then the noodles and egg are added to the mix with some seasonings and served hot. The roasted chicken and noodles are crispy on the outside but soft and tender on the inside. Making for a very delicious yet simple meal during the day priced 40-50 baht.

Suanmali is a true institution in Bangkok’s Chinatown. They have delivered quality day inn and day out. And I do find them a notch better than Ann Guay Tiew Kua Gai 30 meters away that also is an excellent spot for Guay Tiew Kua Gai. The reason for positioning Suanmali first is that the noodles are slightly more crispier at Suanmali. Ann Guay Tiew Kua Gai have the advantage of air-condition, but again, if taste and texture really matter Suanmali is a slightly better spot.

[Naka_Timo]

Gu Long Bao

Address: 660, 662 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
Opening hours: 9am-5pm, closed Sundays
Nearest train station: MRT Wat Mangkon
Contact: +66 9 5797 5747



Bangkok’s Chinatown is home to many legendary food stalls, but few can boast 100 years of living up to the high standards of hungry Thais. Gu Long Bao has been serving artisan handmade Teochew-style buns for over four generations.

Gu Long Bao’s owners are descendants of Chinese migrants who made buns in China. After immigrating to Thailand, they settled down and continued to hone their craftsmanship.

The family has been maintaining their inherited Teochew recipes and techniques for over four generations, which has resulted in unique tasting buns, commonly called salapao in Thai.

The buns made by Gu Long Bao have a yellow tinge. This is because they mix sweet potato into the dough to give it a smoother and softer texture, as well as imparts the potato’s natural sweetness into the dough.

The shop only sells three types of fillings for their buns: a sweet sesame filling, a taro filling, and a minced pork filling. Each of these fillings are meticulously prepared entirely by hand, with no machines used, which gives the buns that handmade taste.

In the same way that Gu Long Bao’s owners have preserved their family’s recipes, they have also preserved their cooking techniques.

They make and cook their buns in the exact same way that their parents and their parents before them did. They even use the same steamer.

However, Gu Long Bao transformed their original steamer from being wood powered to being gas powered.

As the shop enters its fourth generation of owners, it has introduced new baked buns as well as an online delivery service. You can check out how to order online here.

What hasn’t changed is that Gu Long Bao still delivers some of the best buns in Thailand.

You can get one in Chinatown for only ฿22 (US$0.63) per piece.

[Naka_Timo]

Si Morakot
Address: 80-82 Sukon 1 Alley, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
Opening hours: 9:30am-4pm, Daily
Contact: +66 81 567 9006



When it comes to eating khao moo daeng (ข้าวหมูแดง) in Bangkok Khao Moo Daeng Si Morakot (ร้านข้าวหมูแดงสีมรกต) is one of the legendary restaurants, having served the dish for well over 50 years now.

And it’s one of those shops that probably looks exactly the same as it did when it opened 50 years ago – I don’t think much has changed – and the wooden glass meat cabinet is a beautiful antique.

Si Morakot (สีมรกต), meaning emerald colour in Thai, is a char siu hawker that has gone from being a simple food cart, to starting a stall in a market. Now they have their own property next to the street.

Over the course of serving char siu for 70 years, they have developed a well-earned reputation of being one of the char siu hawkers that Thais must make the pilgrimage to eat at least once in their lives.

The quality of their food makes it easy to see why.

One of the things that makes Khao Moo Daeng Si Morakot (ร้านข้าวหมูแดงสีมรกต) so good is that they still make all the components of their khao moo daeng (ข้าวหมูแดง) themselves – the bbq pork, the pork belly, the Chinese sausage, and the sauce. And they still use charcoal to grill and roast all their meats – including the crispy pork belly which they actually grill, instead of fry.

The restaurant is located just a short walk from Hua Lamphong (MRT and train station), and sits on the edge of Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown.

The area is home to a lot of metal workshops and small industrial shops, and sitting between some metal welding shops is Khao Moo Daeng Si Morakot (ร้านข้าวหมูแดงสีมรกต).

Khao moo daeng (ข้าวหมูแดง) is a Thai Chinese dish that includes rice topped with red bbq pork, sometimes crispy pork belly, and topped in a thick sauce.

There are a lot of street food stalls that take shortcuts making this dish, and so it’s often (in my opinion), even though it’s a simple dish, it’s a dish that’s hard to get right.

There are a couple classic restaurants, like one of my favorites in southern Bangkok, and Khao Moo Daeng Si Morakot (ร้านข้าวหมูแดงสีมรกต), that still make all their own ingredients with care, and serve excellent khao moo daeng (ข้าวหมูแดง).

Si Morakot Restaurant (ร้านข้าวหมูแดงสีมรกต) is one of Bangkok’s legendary places to eat khao moo daeng (ข้าวหมูแดง), and it’s well worth seeking out – it goes on the list of best in Bangkok.

[Naka_Timo]

Tek Heng (aka Mee Krob Jeen Lee, Mee Krob Ror Ha)
Address: 326-330 Soi Toedthai, Talad Plu
Tel: +662-466-9170, +662-466-9037
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, 4:30-10pm (daily)



Tek Heng crispy noodles first established in the reign of King Rama V.

This 130-year-old restaurant offers more than the crispy noodles but the signature dishes include the traditional crispy noodles and the crispy noodles served in a soup at 120 baht per plate. Equally delicious and quite inexpensive, is another must-try menu for both locals and visitors alike. Unlike the commonly seen orange or pink crispy noodles seen today at souvenir shops, the crispy noodles here are crunchier and finer with a tinge of sourness that creeps in like a pleasant surprise in every bite.

Tek Heng has been run by the same Thai-Taechiu family for more than 130 years now, offering an eclectic mix of Bangkok-style local cuisine, and incorporating quite a bit of Chinese-Taechiu dishes in their menu. Its current location near Talad Plu market takes up 3 shophouse lots, though the place still fills up pretty quickly at lunch-time when we were there.

Run by the grandchildren, the restaurant is still very popular today. Located near Talad Plu pier, this blue shophouse is hard to miss. The restaurant is modestly decorated with air conditioning and plenty of tables and seats.

The other dishes we ordered were wholly Taechiu dishes. The Taechiu-style oyster omelette, containing the characteristic lumps of stretchy, jelly-like tapioca bits, was well executed. But the local oysters used were smaller than the ones we’re used to. Still, the requisite flavours and textures were there. Sriracha sauce served on the side adds a spike of spiciness to the omelette, but not quite enough - if you’re native Thai or Singaporean looking for more assertive flavours. The Taechiu prefer their food lighter and plainer in flavours.

[Naka_Timo]

Khanom Jeen HaiLam KoLun

Phone: +66 089 010 2123
Location: 49 Thanon Mahannop, Sao Chingcha, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Opening Hours: 7:30AM - 3:00PM | Tue - Sun



Hidden Traditional Stewed Pork Hainanese Rice Noodles.

KoLun is well known among its loyal customers for serving up an old family recipe of Hainan style Khanom Jeen (rice noodles) with a thick and rich stewed pork soup. While the restaurant has only been established for just over 20 years, it’s still undeniably popular.

Owned by a Hainanese couple, they sell homemade rice flour noodles with either clear soup with sio bak or braised pork with salted vegetables (40 baht each). I personally love the clear soup one very much. Pair it with the spicy chilli sauce, it has the fragrant prawn sauce added into it. The wife wakes up at 2am everyday to make the noodles and starts business at 7am. As a Hainanese myself, I enjoyed their herbal mutton stew (150 baht) very much. There was much finesse in it. All the spices and herbs were so delicately balanced, the mutton wasn’t outrageously gamey.


We went during the early hours so there wasn’t much of a line, but if you happen to be a bit late then expect to wait a while to try these delicious Hainanese rice noodles.

It doesn’t help that there are little seating options too.

KoLun is famous for their clear or thick broth Hiananese rice noodles. We’ve tried both versions and I’ll discuss all the delicious deets later.

HaiLam KoLun actually has a pretty extensive menu but it all boils down what type of meats you want with your noodles. The main proteins are:

Stewed Pork Meat
Stewed Pork Leg/Trotters (also known as “Kaki”)
Crispy Pork (must eat)
So it’s up to you to decide what proteins and what type of broth you want with your traditional bowl of hainanese rice noodles.

The other section of the menu has some rice dishes, mainly rice with stewed pork, so if noodles aren’t your deal then go for the rice.

They also have a special stewed herbal mutton soup which goes for 200 or 300 THB depending on the portion you order.

The pricing is very affordable, coming in at around 60THB for their signature bowl of Hainanese rice noodles, if you wish to add more meats, and I highly recommend you do, the price will be around 80THB which is still a great deal.

Pros

Affordable pricing
KoLun does their meats well, their stewed pork/mutton are incredible
A lot of choices on their menu, don’t like noodles? They also have rice dishes
Their shrimp paste, Kapi, is real special and complements the khanom jeen noodles and the meats really well
Cons

Portions can be bigger, I wasn’t full from just one bowl.
Overall I recommend you check out Khanom Jeen HaiLam KoLun, not only do they serve a traditional classic Hainanese rice noodle recipe, they also serve it at an affordable price. If you are a meat lover, you’ll savor the tenderness of the stewed pork, and the richness of the noodle soup broth. Their shrimp paste, the kapi, is also something truly special that you’ll only find at KoLun. If you are not a big fan of rice noodles, then KoLun also has some rice dishes for you as well.

There isn’t really anything bad to say about KoLun, perhaps that the portions are a bit small, but that is minor nitpick compared to everything else.

[Fonwar]

woah, really mouth watering! brb booking my flight !

[ilikekitty]

can't wait to try all of it lah, till bloated

[Naka_Timo]

Jok’s Kitchen
Address: 23 Itsaranuphap Alley, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
Opening hours: 8am–9pm, Daily
Contact: +66 8 1919 9468



Jok’s Kitchen is a small Michelin-rated restaurant with Chinese seafood items hidden in Yaowarat that we’d recommend enthusiastic foodies to give it a go.

Jok’s Kitchen is a small Chinese eatery that’s Michelin-starred and guaranteed by Wongnai User’s Choice 2017. Despite its plain exterior, the restaurant offers various fine Chinese food dishes that satisfy many customers and keep them coming back.

The restaurant provides a few round dining tables which support Chinese banquet-style dining. We recommend you to bring some friends along if you’re interested in having a Chinese banquet-style meal.

If you fancy Chinese food or want to have a meal Chinese banquet-style with a group of friends, you can take Jok’s Kitchen into consideration.

You can go to Yaowarat by taking the MRT train and get off at Wat Mangkon MRT Station. However, the restaurant is hidden in Itsaranuphap Alley in Chinatown, Bangkok which is a narrow alley, so you have to pay attention to find the place.

[cashon9]

Originally Posted by Windfall

Is this similar to the yaowarat kway chup in kovan?

100 times better.

[liam02]

Originally Posted by TMNT99

Hi bros,

I am starting this thread for foodies to recommend food outside the normal tourist beaten path. As most of us are now stuck in Thailand because of COVID and may be travelling internally to the provinces for our holiday, there are lots of opportunities to uncover hidden gems. No limitation to any particular cuisine as long as there are GOOD. Photos and locations will be appreciated.

Lets Go

Let's embark on a culinary adventure off the beaten path in Thailand! With travel restrictions keeping us within the country, it's the perfect time to discover hidden food gems in the provinces. Whether you're into local street food, regional specialties, or hidden restaurants, share your recommendations here!

🍲 Don't hesitate to suggest any cuisine as long as it's absolutely delicious. Remember to include photos and locations to help others find these hidden treasures!

[Naka_Timo]

Baba Thai Restaurant
Address: 45 Soi Sukhumvit 23, Klongtoei Nua, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun 10AM – 8PM (Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Train Station: MRT Sukhumvit, BTS Asoke
Telephone:+66-9-5827-0138



BABATHAI delivers authentic, not to mention affordable, Singaporean and Malaysian food made fresh at its cloud kitchen on Soi Sukhumvit 23. The menu includes an array of belly-filling dishes such as beehoon (rice vermicelli noodles), laksa curry and mee goreng (spicy fried noodles).

They’ve also got Nasi Lemak that customers can order with various combos that come with different toppings. These are just like those you find at Singapore’s hawker centres, such as luncheon meat and crispy fried chicken wings.

The store’s sambal is mild in its spiciness, which is suitable for beginners and those who can’t handle the heat. You can order directly from their website and enjoy Baba Thai’s promotions and discounts.

BABATHAI is a full-stack F&B company - a restaurant, a food delivery & app developer all in 1.

We sell Singapore & Malaysia food such as Nasi lemak, beehoon, laksa, mee goreng, chicken curry, baba wings, cendol & more.

To ensure consistent & high quality food, we use data analytics to tell us what customer wants. Thousands of customer feedback & data are analyzed real time to create, improve and maintain every dish.

[TMNT99]

Babathai was my go to place during COVID lock down season for comfort SG food. Highly recommend the curry chicken and nasi lemak. For SG expats here to satisfy their SG food craving. For SG tourist to Bangkok, maybe nothing much to shout about.

[Naka_Timo]

Gu Long Bao
Address: 660, 662 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
Opening hours: 9am-5pm, closed Sundays
Nearest train station: MRT Wat Mangkon
Contact: +66 9 5797 5747



Bangkok’s Chinatown is home to many legendary food stalls, but few can boast 100 years of living up to the high standards of hungry Thais. Gu Long Bao has been serving artisan handmade Teochew-style buns for over four generations.

Gu Long Bao’s owners are descendants of Chinese migrants who made buns in China. After immigrating to Thailand, they settled down and continued to hone their craftsmanship.

The family has been maintaining their inherited Teochew recipes and techniques for over four generations, which has resulted in unique tasting buns, commonly called salapao in Thai.

They make and cook their buns in the exact same way that their parents and their parents before them did. They even use the same steamer.

As the shop enters its fourth generation of owners, it has introduced new baked buns as well as an online delivery service. You can check out how to order online here.

What hasn’t changed is that Gu Long Bao still delivers some of the best buns in Thailand.

You can get one in Chinatown for only ฿22 (US$0.63) per piece.

[Naka_Timo]

Gu Long Bao
Address: 660, 662 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
Opening hours: 9am-5pm, closed Sundays
Nearest train station: MRT Wat Mangkon
Contact: +66 9 5797 5747



Bangkok’s Chinatown is home to many legendary food stalls, but few can boast 100 years of living up to the high standards of hungry Thais. Gu Long Bao has been serving artisan handmade Teochew-style buns for over four generations.

Gu Long Bao’s owners are descendants of Chinese migrants who made buns in China. After immigrating to Thailand, they settled down and continued to hone their craftsmanship.

The family has been maintaining their inherited Teochew recipes and techniques for over four generations, which has resulted in unique tasting buns, commonly called salapao in Thai.

They make and cook their buns in the exact same way that their parents and their parents before them did. They even use the same steamer.

As the shop enters its fourth generation of owners, it has introduced new baked buns as well as an online delivery service. You can check out how to order online here.

What hasn’t changed is that Gu Long Bao still delivers some of the best buns in Thailand.

You can get one in Chinatown for only ฿22 (US$0.63) per piece.