Bangkok Michelin Street Food Tour — From Jepai to Yaowarat
Bangkok is a city where street food stalls receive Michelin stars. At Jepai, waiting several hours is standard, so arriving before opening is essential, while Thipsamai operates only in the evening. Most street stalls and markets are cash-only (Baht), so be sure to bring small denominations. The Old City (Rattanakosin) is not served by subway, so getting around via Grab or Tuk-tuk is convenient.
Jay Fai
쩨파이 (Jay Fai)
Thipsamai
팁싸마이 (Thipsamai)
Yaowarat Chinatown
야오와랏 차이나타운 (Yaowarat)
Rung Reuang Pork Noodles
룽르앙 쌀국수 (Rung Reuang Pork Noodle)
Jodd Fairs Night Market
쫏페어 야시장 (Jodd Fairs)
Jay Fai
쩨파이 (Jay Fai)
A Michelin 1-star stall run by a goggle-wearing grandmother chef. The crab omelet (Kaijiaupu) is the signature dish; be prepared for a reservation or a wait at dawn.
Thipsamai
팁싸마이 (Thipsamai)
Founded in 1966, "The Legend of Bangkok Pad Thai." Signature dish is the egg-wrapped Pad Thai Ho Kai; open only from evening until dawn.
Yaowarat Chinatown
야오와랏 차이나타운 (Yaowarat)
Bangkok's largest food street, where the entire street transforms into a row of street food stalls after sunset. A total collection of dishes, from rice noodles and dim sum to mango sticky rice and bird's nest soup.
Rung Reuang Pork Noodles
룽르앙 쌀국수 (Rung Reuang Pork Noodle)
A Michelin Bib Gourmand long-standing pork pho restaurant in Sukhumvit 26. Ordering a double portion and adding fried meatballs is the standard; there is a wait during lunch.
Jodd Fairs Night Market
쫏페어 야시장 (Jodd Fairs)
Bangkok's newest popular night market next to Rama 9 Station. Specialties include Volcano Ribs (Leng Sap) and watermelon smoothies; it is easier to secure a seat if you go early in the evening.