Chop Chop Cook Shop

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Michelin Hainanese Cooking in Bangkok Chinatown

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Chop Chop Cook Shop, a Michelin-listed restaurant, occupies the ground floor of a beautiful Art Deco building that once housed goldsmiths at 328 Yaowarat Road in Bangkok’s Chinatown. The restaurant pays tribute to Bangkok’s traditional cookshops, bringing together Hainanese and Teochew cooking styles with a modern twist.

The Restaurant

The space has a fun retro fifties vibe with bold colours, cosy booths, and neon signs that feel authentically Chinatown. The open kitchen lets you watch the team cook each dish. The walls feature vault keys and golden pieces from the building’s past as a goldsmith’s workshop, which gives the place character and tells its history.

The menu keeps things simple and focused. You’ll find excellent spring rolls, drunken clams, and prawn wafers, but the roasted duck is what stands out. It’s glazed with longan honey, five-spice duck with kale, peanuts, and pickled ginger—the skin is crispy, and the meat falls apart. The duck noodle soup is rich and warming, with tender meat and fresh noodles that make it a real comfort dish.

Dining Experience

Staff speak good English and create a welcoming, buzzy atmosphere. The vibe works well for groups or couples looking for casual dining without the street food chaos. It feels like a Hong Kong cha chaan teng café mixed with an American diner.

Goldsmith Bar

Hidden above Chop Chop Cook Shop on the second floor, Goldsmith Bar transports you to 1920s Shanghai meets modern Chinatown. Opening in May 2025, it has become Bangkok’s best new bar of 2025. The space takes its name from the building’s past as a goldsmith’s shop, evident in the glimmering gold detailing throughout. Read more