Krua Phon Lamai — Restaurant in Samphanthawong Subdistrict

A Chinatown GEM! Michelin guide-worthy for all the right reasons.

As someone who’s lived in both Thailand and China, I’ve tasted a lot — but this place? Krua Phon Lamai blew me away.

Out of everything I tried in Bangkok’s Chinatown (and I tried a lot 😋), this was hands-down the most unique, satisfying, and flavor-packed spot.

🥇 Their Fried Noodles with Seafood? Honestly, GOAT. Smoky, savory, perfectly chewy — absolute perfection in every bite. I also had these in Chinatown: 🥚 Crab Omelet (delicate & rich) 🥥 Coconut bread from Tumlum Thai Khanom Krok 🍩 Donuts at Pa Tong Go Savoey 🍞 That famous milky toast…

BUT if I had to go back to just one place? Krua Phon Lamai. Every. Time.

🌧 Tip: It’s open-air, so on super hot or rainy days it might not be ideal — but the food makes it SO worth it. Just a minute walk from the Exit 3 MRT Wat Mangkon.

This is not just a stop — it’s a must-eat memory. 📍 Michelin Guide spot — and...

It was confusing not knowing where to get a table. Have provided photos to show u all how not to waste time looking around for someone who could speak English to you.1st pic is the address of shop n kitchen. 2nd pic shows a waiting area about 30m away from shop where there is a guy holding onto menus n writing Ur orders after I have chosen from the menu. Said guy will direct red uniform staff to guide you to your tables which are scattered on both sides of the street. 3rd pic shows the lady cashier in between waiting area n kitchen. You can also opt to get red uniform staff to tabulate Ur bill n make cash payment. Food was decent. We had Rad Na n Tom Yum Instant Noodle soup. Service was quite fast as we were early (5.25pm). Realised most patrons were local at...

One of my favorite stops in Yaowarat for their Fried Oyster Omelette! Be warned, they serve their food on the hotplates and it comes in sizzling hot! We also tried their Fried Sukiyaki with seafood which was okay.

They are typically quite busy but given that they occupy both sides of the street, the queue moves fairly quickly.

For first timers, it might be quite confusing as to how to get a table … start by flagging down one of the staff who will take you to a dedicated waiting area where they will give you a menu, a queue number, and ask for your party size. Order with the staff while waiting, and once it gets to your table number, they take you to your table. Food is typically served fairly quickly and...