If you are craving tasty food while working from home, your taste buds will surely be satisfied at Talat Phlu in Thon Buri. While the Yaowarat food tour is already well-known among visitors to Thailand, Talat Phlu has long been a well-loved venue for local foodies, especially Thon Buri residents. And now that both the MRT and BTS have been extended further into the suburbs, visiting Talat Phlu is quick and easy.
Talat Phlu Food Tour
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1. Kraphao Pla Khan Coke – fish maw soup
2. Sunee’s Khao Mu Daeng – roasted red pork in gravy with rice
3. Muai Li’s Itim Khai Khaeng – frozen egg ice cream
4. Suriya’s 100-year-old coffee shop
5. Jay Bi’s Pho Phia Sot – fresh spring rolls
6. Yai Fai’s Khanom Buang Yuan – Vietnamese crispy crepe
7. Jay Oy’s Mi Khachet – stir-fried water mimosa noodles
8. LYNX Specialty Coffee
If you take the BTS, get off at Talat Plu Station and use Exit 2. You can either walk about a kilometre or take a motorcycle taxi to Talat Phlu. The area for this food tour is on Thoet Thai Road, especially around Talat Phlu Train Station in Thoet Thai Soi 25. All the food stalls and shops are within walking distance of each other and easy to find. Our list is only a suggestion, so feel free to venture further on your own. The night food market is also in this area if you come late in the afternoon. A queue of locals in front of any stalls or shops is usually a good guide. Bon appétit!
This is the most famous fish maw soup in Talat Phlu and has been around for more than 50 years. However, don’t expect to see fish maw, as this stall uses dried pork rind, but the soup is every bit as thick and delicious. Make sure to arrive earlier as it sells out fast. The stall is located at Talat Phlu Railway Station and opens at 10 a.m.
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Location : 1087 Talat Phlu Railway Station, Thoet Thai Road, Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Closed Sundays)
Tel. 08 7078 8238
If you’re a fan of Khao Mu Dang or roasted red pork in gravy with rice, Sunee’s stall shouldn’t be missed.
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Another reputable stall that’s been around for more than 60 years, the roasted pork here has a smoky flavour and lots of juicy gravy. And sitting by the railway adds to the unique culinary experience.
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Location : 854/8 Soi Thoet Thai 25, Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
Open daily from 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tel. 0 2466 3173
Muai Li’s Itim Khai Khaeng – frozen egg ice cream
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Just a few steps from Sunee’s stall is another famous name that has been in business for more than 60 years, in fact even longer than Sunee’s.
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To make this unusual sweet treat, a raw egg yolk is mixed with the solid coconut ice cream a few moments before it is scooped into a serving bowl so the egg yolk is frozen by the ice cream.
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It’s surprisingly appetising and you can also choose a number of toppings to go with your scoops. Come and try it yourself!
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Location : 10600 854/8-01 Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
Open daily from 9:00 a.m – 8:30 p.m.
Tel. 08 1409 2484, 09 4324 0324
Suriya’s 100-year-old coffee
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This small coffee shop is located under the bridge, right at the bus stop, and usually draws locals for their daily coffee fix.
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It’s the third branch of a family business that is now run by the third generation. Three siblings take turns overseeing Suriya, which was started some 100 years ago by their grandfather at Talat Wat Klang near Talat Phlu. This is a very affordable local coffee shop with prices starting from a mere 15 Baht.
We tried Oliang Thai iced coffee and gave it a thumbs up for bringing back happy childhood memories. The shop is especially proud of its tea, claiming it uses premium tea leaves but sells the drinks to customers at a very affordable price
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Location : 1 Thoet Thai Road, Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
Open daily from 6:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Tel. 08 6321 6296
Jay Bi’s Pho Phia Sot – fresh spring rolls
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Stroll further along, and you will see a small vendor selling fresh spring rolls. Jay Bi’s spring rolls are in the same league as the fare served by those famous names that have been around for more than 60 years. A cheerful vendor is also a draw to this stall.
Its tasty home-made Chinese sausages and tofu help distinguish Jay Bi’s recipe from the rest. There’s a small seating area at the stall if you’re not ordering to go.
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Location : Thoet Thai Road, Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. onwards (Closed Sundays)
Tel. 08 7919 0605
Yai Fai’s Khanom Buang Yuan – Thai style Vietnamese crispy crepe
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Khanom Buang Yuan at this stall is slightly different – the batter is mixed with a beaten egg and the crepe is wrapped like a Thai style roti instead of being folded in half. We came across this stall on the pavement while on our way toward Thoet Thai Soi 20.
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It’s really crispy but before having a bite, be careful … the filling can be piping hot!
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Location : Under the bridge, Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
Open daily from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Closed Mondays)
Talat Phlu Sreet Art
Jay Oy’s Mee Khachet – stir-fried noodles with water mimosa
Even though we arrived after lunch time at around 1 p.m. as suggested by those in the know, we still had to wait for about an hour to try the famous stir-fried water mimosa noodles.
But the luck was still on our side as our noodles were the stall’s last order for this popular dish. It was worth the wait, the noodles were delicious and the veggies tender.
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There are other tasty dishes on its menu if you miss the water mimosa noodles, but for us they’re the star of this stall.
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Location : Thoet Thai 20, Thoet Thai Road, Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
Open daily from 11:00 a.m. – 18:00 p.m. (or as long as the ingredients last)
Tel. 0 2466 0108
LYNX Specialty Coffee
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The Talat Phlu food tour ends at this contemporary coffee shop, about 200 metres from Jay Oy’s stall, which is a good distance to walk while digesting the food you’ve eaten so far.
The coffee shop’s beans are sourced from around the world, and its home-made cakes and pastries are delicious. Yuzu rare (no-bake) cheesecake is highly recommended. LYNX Specialty Coffee is a place to relax in comfort after the non-stop street food journey before heading home.
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Location : Thoet Thai Road, Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tel. 08 4656 4059
