Chinatown

Nai Ek Roll Noodle

Nai Ek Roll Noodle (ร้านนายเอก ก๋วยจั๊บน้ำใส) is a small but very popular restaurant on Yaowarat Road, in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown

Best Restaurants and Street Food in Chinatown

Street food in Chinatown is one of the highlights of visiting Bangkok. In the evening, Yaowarat Road turns into a busy food street, packed with small carts, local restaurants, and smoky woks.

Lek Seafood (Lek & Rut) is one of those iconic places in Bangkok’s Chinatown that many travellers remember long after their trip. It’s loud, it’s busy, and it feels slightly chaotic—but that’s what makes it special.

Widdershins Bar on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok Chinatown

Widdershins Hidden Bar

Widdershins is one of those places that people walk past every day without realising it’s there. Right in the middle of Yaowarat Road, in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown, it’s hidden in plain sight

Tanbo Chicken Rice

Tanbo Chicken Rice is a small and humble restaurant right on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok Chinatown, next to the famous Hua Seng Hong. It’s easy to miss, but locals and visitors line up for their chicken rice, especially in the evenings.

Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle

A Famous Local Noodle Restaurant in Chinatown Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle received a rating in the Bangkok Michelin Guide. Lim Lao Ngow is one… Read More »Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle

NAAM 1608

Naam 1608 is one of those rare restaurants you don’t just stumble upon—you have to know it’s there. Hidden deep in Talad Noi, along a narrow riverside lane behind the old Portuguese Church.

So Heng Tai Mansion

So Heng Tai Mansion was built in the 19th century by Phra Aphaiwanit, a Hokkien Chinese bird’s nest tax farmer who later became a member of Thailand’s nobility. It still belongs to the same family, making it a likely candidate for the title of the oldest private residence in Bangkok.

The Luenrit Old Town Yaowarat

Luenrit Old Town is a newly renovated area in Bangkok’s Chinatown, just a short distance from the bustling Yaowarat Road. The project aims to preserve the original architecture of the traditional shophouses, giving visitors a glimpse of the area’s historic charm

Restaurant Potong

Located in the heart of Yaowarat in Bangkok Chinatown, Restaurant Potong is a fine dining establishment that has transformed an old Thai-Chinese house into a modern and stylish space.

Talad Mai Soi Yaowarat 6 in Bangkok Chinatown

Talat Mai – Yaowarat Soi 6 in Bangkok Chinatown

Talat Mai is a walking Street Chinese Market located in Soi Yaowarat 6, part of the vibrant Chinatown area (Yaowarat Road), renowned for its bustling night markets, street food, and traditional Chinese goods.

Sky Bar at Grand China Bangkok

The Sky Bar is located on the 23rd floor of the Grand China Hotel and offers a spectacular 360-degree view over the Chinatown skyline. Open from 3 pm until midnight every day, it’s especially impressive when the sun is setting over the Chao Phraya River.

Wat Chakrawat, the crocodile temple in Chinatown

Wat Chakrawat, Bangkok Crocodile Temple!

Wat Chakkrawat Rachawat Woramahawihan earned its nickname from the resident population of large reptiles. The legend goes that an especially belligerent man-eating croc with a missing eye, going by the nickname Ai-bod, was being hunted by angry locals and took refuge beneath a monk’s house in the temple.

Klong Thom Market

Trading has been an integral part of Chinatown’s history since there was Chinatown, and the various budget-friendly markets are an excellent display of that. Aside from Sampeng Lane and the Klong Ong Ang Canal Walking Street, there are several others, including Klong Thom Market, Talat Kao and Itsaraphap Lane.

Thian Fah Foundation

The highlight of the Tian Fah Foundation compound is the large and beautiful Chinese-style shrine. It used to be concealed behind a row of shophouses, making it one of Bangkok’s better-kept secrets, but the obstacle was demolished so that the shrine could properly shine.

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat is the best of the cultural things to do in Chinatown, Bangkok’s largest Chinese Buddhist temple. Built in 1846, the temple’s design is unmistakably Chinese. The statues of the Four Heavenly Kings at the entrance are particularly impressive, though the main Buddha statue in the ordination hall is also impressive.

Sampeng Market (Sampheng Lane)

Sampeng Lane is one of those streets in Chinatown I always seem to end up at. It’s a narrow, hectic alley running behind Yaowarat Road, and while it’s packed and sometimes a bit overwhelming, it’s full of life and energy you don’t really find anywhere else in Bangkok.