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Krua Apsorn

The old-city kitchen behind Bangkok's most famous crab omelet — royal-household cooking served in a plain dining room on Dinso Road.

4.3(3,923)$$$$Sam Yot MRT Station · 11 min walk
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Plan your visit

Hours
Daily 10:30–20:30
Price
$$$$
Mid-range
Getting there
Sam Yot MRT Station
11 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
169 169/1 Dinso Rd, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon
Phone
080 550 0310
Website
www.facebook.com/kruaapsorn
Full opening hours
Monday10:30–20:30
Tuesday10:30–20:30
Wednesday10:30–20:30
Thursday10:30–20:30
Friday10:30–20:30
Saturday10:30–20:30
Sunday10:30–20:30

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Why go, and how to do it well

Krua Apsorn's dining room on Dinso Road looks like a canteen and cooks like a palace — the founder cooked for members of the royal household, and the menu keeps that refined old-Bangkok register at lunch-counter prices. Two dishes made it famous, the pillowy crab omelet, folded around an extravagance of crab meat, and the stir-fried crab with yellow chilli paste that appears on half the tables. Beyond the crab, the green curry, stink-bean stir-fries and southern-style dishes reward the second visit the first one always inspires.

The location is a gift to sightseers, five minutes from the Giant Swing and Wat Suthat, ten from the Grand Palace cluster, making it the definitive old-city lunch between temples. The room fills with a mix of civil servants, neighborhood regulars and food travelers clutching the same two-dish order.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Krua Apsorn: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krua Apsorn worth visiting?

Krua Apsorn holds a 4.3★ rating from 3,923 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Bangkok.

What are the opening hours of Krua Apsorn?

Krua Apsorn is typically open 10:30–20:30 — 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 Krua Apsorn?

Krua Apsorn is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Bangkok.

When is the best time to visit Krua Apsorn?

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 Krua Apsorn located?

Krua Apsorn is at 169 169/1 Dinso Rd, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).

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