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Hong Sieng Kong

A riverside café in a cluster of roughly 200-year-old Sino-Portuguese buildings in Talat Noi, filled with a family's collection of Chinese antiques.

4.4(4,242)$$$$Hua Lamphong MRT Station · 9 min walk
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Hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00
Price
$$$$
Mid-range
Getting there
Hua Lamphong MRT Station
9 min walk

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Details

Address
734-736 Soi Wanit 2, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Phone
095 998 9895
Website
www.facebook.com/hongsiengkong
Full opening hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00–20:00
Wednesday10:00–20:00
Thursday10:00–20:00
Friday10:00–20:00
Saturday10:00–20:00
Sunday10:00–20:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Hong Sieng Kong is a café on the Chao Phraya in Talat Noi, set in six old buildings of a riverside trading compound that are roughly 200 years old. Its founder, Decha Saebae, opened it on land owned by his mother, and the Sino-Portuguese buildings are used as galleries rather than dining rooms, filled with antique Chinese furniture and pieces from his family's collection. Seating runs down to the river, with views across to the Khlong San bank.

It's the best-known café in Talat Noi and gets busy at weekends, so go on a weekday morning for a riverside table. It's closed on Mondays. It sits near Chow Sue Kong Shrine on Soi Wanit 2, a walk from Hua Lamphong MRT, and pairs well with So Heng Tai and the street-art lanes nearby.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Hong Sieng Kong: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hong Sieng Kong worth visiting?

Hong Sieng Kong holds a 4.4★ rating from 4,242 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Bangkok.

What are the opening hours of Hong Sieng Kong?

Hong Sieng Kong is typically open 10:00–20:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

How expensive is Hong Sieng Kong?

Hong Sieng Kong is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Bangkok.

When is the best time to visit Hong Sieng Kong?

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).

Where is Hong Sieng Kong located?

Hong Sieng Kong is at 734-736 Soi Wanit 2, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).

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