Chinatown Night Market
Yaowarat's food street after dark, in full swing from about 6 pm to midnight, with the rolled noodles, grilled river prawns and toasted buns worth lining up for. Many stalls rest on Mondays.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 16:00–02:00
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Details
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Food is the reason to come. Stalls start setting up along Yaowarat Road in the late afternoon, the street is in full swing from about six, and it thins out around midnight. Many stalls take Monday off, so that's the night to avoid. Google lists the market from 16:00 to 02:00, which is the outer edge, not the time to plan around.
Eat your way along it rather than sitting down anywhere in particular. Nai Ek Roll Noodle does the peppery rolled-noodle soup, kuay jab, from morning until after midnight, and T & K Seafood on the corner of Phadung Dao is the place for grilled river prawns and crab at plastic tables on the street. In between, look for pa tong go doughnut sticks, toasted buns with custard, and bua loy dumplings in ginger syrup. Busy stalls with high turnover are the safe bet.
The non-food side is thinner. Vendors sell clothing, toys and souvenirs at low prices and bargaining is expected, but the clothing quality is poor, so treat it as browsing. The side lanes get properly congested and weekends are the worst of it. When you've eaten, the cocktail bars on Soi Nana nearby are the place for a drink.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Bangkok’s Chinatown (Yaowarat) is pure sensory overload in the best possible way. The moment the sun starts to set, the entire street transforms into a neon-lit food paradise. The smells, the sizzling woks, the constant motion — it’s electric. This is the place to come hungry. Fresh seafood, grilled skewers, dim sum, mango sticky rice, Michelin-mentioned street stalls — it’s all here within a few steps. You can snack your way down the street and never run out of options.
Accessible from the ‘Wat Mangkon’ MRT station. It was an interesting experience walking through Yaowarat street, vibrant heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown. The place comes alive especially at night when the food carts line the side street, and people gather for their meals. The bright neon lights and hustle and bustle made it an exciting place to visit.
This China Town night market open after 4pm till mid night. shops are on the road. Offer you at low cost. you can bargain also. I felt dress quality is not good. lot of options for toys and electronics items. there are many thin roads, keep walking to explore. Many options for food as well. You can find shops with utensils and many more.
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Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
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Chinatown Night Market: Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Chinatown's night market in Bangkok open?
Stalls set up along Yaowarat Road in the late afternoon and the street is in full swing from about 6 pm, thinning out around midnight. Google lists 16:00 to 02:00, which is the outer edge.
Are the Chinatown food stalls open on Monday?
Many of them take Monday off, so it's the night to avoid if you're coming to eat. The street still has some vendors, but far fewer.
What should I eat at Chinatown night market?
Rolled-noodle soup (kuay jab) at Nai Ek Roll Noodle, grilled river prawns and crab at T & K Seafood, pa tong go doughnut sticks, toasted buns with custard, and bua loy dumplings in ginger syrup. Go for the busy stalls with high turnover.
How do I get to Chinatown night market?
Take the MRT Blue Line to Wat Mangkon and use exit 1, about two minutes from Yaowarat Road. Taxis crawl here in the evening, so the MRT is quicker.
Is Chinatown Night Market worth visiting?
Chinatown Night Market holds a 4.5★ rating from 4,002 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated markets & shopping in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit Chinatown Night Market?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
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