Thai Food at Samranrat — Restaurant in Samran Rat Subdistrict

A little sidewalk stand serving up made to order classics including crab omelette: a bold challenge to their famed next door neighbor, Michelin-recognized Jay Fai who charges four times what TFS charges (a mere 250b) for their much humbler crab omelette.

While Jay Fai’s may be superior I didn’t have time to wait hours in their queue, so I conceded and went with the omelette at TFS which wasn’t bad. I watched the cook make it; she seemed to take care to fry the egg until it was crispy yet fluffy then added the crab spoonful by spoonful. The only other dish I ordered was the morning glory sautéed with red chili and oyster sauce, served with rice on a simple plastic plate.

The omelette came with a little cup of ketchup-like sauce, which was right up my American alley, since we culinary savages love our scrambled eggs and omelette with the sweet red stuff. If you add to it a couple of spoonfuls of the vinegar which has red sliced chilies swimming in it from the condiment jar on your table, that’s pretty much chefs kiss on your omelette.

The veg were great because it’s hard to mess up morning glory. Rice also good because that’s also hard to screw up.

The only thing that wasn’t good, was the oppressive heat of the day which could only be temporarily allayed by rolling a cold bottle of water over my face from time to time as I sat there waiting for my food and then eating it. Combined with the pungent and spicy fumes from the hot woks which caused me to cough several times, the heat and humidity made for an unpleasant environment to dine. That being said, when in...

What an absolute hidden gem. At first glance, this place might not catch your eye as it’s a modest little food stall, easy to overlook if you’re just walking by. But trust me, the moment you take your first bite, you’ll know you’ve found something truly special. We ordered the crab omelette, the Pad Thai and the Tom Yum soup - and every single dish was out-of-this-world delicious. The crab omelette was divine, soft and fluffy on the inside, perfectly crispy on the outside and filled with the most flavorful, juicy crab. Honestly, I still think about it. It was one of those dishes that makes you stop mid-bite and just whisper, “Oh my God, this is so good.”

If you’re judging places by looks alone, you might walk past this one but please don’t. This is the kind of food that reminds you why street food is such a treasure. It’s authentic, made with love and absolutely unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend. I would come back in...

This restaurant is located right next to a Michelin-starred establishment with a long line of eager diners. However, don’t let that fool you—this place holds its own when it comes to flavor and value. We tried the crab omelette, Tom Yum, and fried rice, and each dish exceeded our expectations. The crab omelette was fluffy and packed with flavor, the Tom Yum had just the right balance of spice and tang, and the fried rice was well-seasoned and satisfying.

The best part? All of this came at a very reasonable price, making it a great alternative to its more famous neighbor. The portions were generous, and the quality of the food felt like a hidden gem find. I’d absolutely come here again, not just because it’s easy on the wallet but because the food is genuinely good. Whether you’re waiting in line next door or just looking for a solid meal, this place is definitely...