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Jek Pui

A famous Chinatown curry stall where you eat rice and curry on red plastic chairs with no tables, holding the plate in your hand.

4.5(1,946)$$$$Wat Mangkon MRT Station · 3 min walk
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Featured in: The 15 Best Restaurants in Bangkok, Ranked

Plan your visit

Hours
Daily 14:00–19:30
Price
$$$$
Budget
Getting there
Wat Mangkon MRT Station
3 min walk

Learn the Spice Scale

Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.

Details

Address
25 Thanon Mangkon, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai
Phone
02 222 5229
Website
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060608990015&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Full opening hours
Monday14:00–19:30
Tuesday14:00–19:30
Wednesday14:00–19:30
Thursday14:00–19:30
Friday14:00–19:30
Saturday14:00–19:30
Sunday14:00–19:30

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Why go, and how to do it well

Jek Pui is a rice and curry stall in Chinatown, listed by Google at 25 Mangkon Road, and it is famous for having chairs but no tables. You pick from the curries on offer that day and eat with the plate in your hand, on red plastic stools along the pavement.

The pork curry in coconut milk, the green curry and the beef panaeng get the most praise, and Mark Wiens also points to the stir-fried crab. Gourmet Traveller's 2022 chef's guide says the same curries have been made here every day for almost 70 years. Google prices a meal at up to ฿200.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Ice Is Safe

Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.

Use Grab for Delivery

The Grab app works for food delivery across Thailand, letting you order from street stalls and restaurants alike. It's invaluable on rainy days or when you want to eat in your hotel.

Jek Pui: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jek Pui worth visiting?

Jek Pui holds a 4.5★ rating from 1,946 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Bangkok.

What are the opening hours of Jek Pui?

Jek Pui is typically open 14:00–19:30 — 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 Jek Pui?

Jek Pui is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Bangkok.

When is the best time to visit Jek Pui?

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 Jek Pui located?

Jek Pui is at 25 Thanon Mangkon, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).

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