MaeThum Padthai

Jazz and pad thai is a fab combination served at this wonderful, cute, delightful eatery in the Giant Swing district. While we don’t go out to eat pad thai often, incoming rain and the charm of the place, led us to Maethum and what a great decision that was. Besides five different types of pad thai they also serve hoi tod (oyster omelet) which made ordering easy and simple. There is a lot to be said for focusing on a few dishes and cooking them extremely well and Maethum is knocking it out of the ballpark in this regard. Their world famous crispy pad thai should be declared a national treasure - crispy noodles topped by a beautifully balanced tamarind sauce, radish, and plump prawns; accompanied by chives, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts was a sensational plate. Balance is the key word - everything worked well together - often the sauce is too sweet but that’s not the case here. The crispy pad thai is their signature dish and it is a “die, die, must try” order. The more traditional prawn pad thai was notable for its silky noodles, wok hei flavor, and juicy prawns. Simply put, come for the food, cool urban garden inspired interiors, and excellent prices. And last, but not least, the warm, friendly hospitality of the family (I think) who run Maethum - their loveliness and kindness is the secret ingredient that makes Maethum one of our fave dining experiences of the year so far.

Hands down one of the best Pad Thai I’ve ever had — maybe even the best. The menu is very focused, with only four Pad Thai dishes and one additional option, which probably explains the incredible quality. The staff was extremely friendly and authentic, and the owner himself was serving guests with amazing energy and good vibes. He really took care of everyone and made the experience special. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Bangkok — a must-try! 🍜✨

An absolutely fantastic place! Cozy, with local vibe, 6 pad Thai on the menu which means they know their ropes. The owner comes and talks to you. He said this place is more than 100 years old and the pad Thai recipe belongs to his mother. Super clean and relaxing place. Great for lunch in between temples hopping ☺️ so far the best pad Thai in Bangkok 🥰