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Nai Mong Hoi Thod

A small Chinatown shop on Phlap Phla Chai Road known for hoi thod, the crispy oyster omelet, plus crab fried rice and smoked duck.

4.3(2,208)$$$$Wat Mangkon MRT Station · 1 min walk
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Featured in: The 15 Best Restaurants in Bangkok, Ranked

Plan your visit

Hours
Wed–Fri 10:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–19:00
Price
$$$$
Budget
Getting there
Wat Mangkon MRT Station
1 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
539 Phlap Phla Chai Rd, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai
Phone
089 773 3133
Website
www.facebook.com/hoithod539
Full opening hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00–16:00
Thursday10:00–16:00
Friday10:00–16:00
Saturday10:00–19:00
Sunday10:00–19:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Nai Mong Hoi Thod is a small shop on Phlap Phla Chai Road in Chinatown that has built its name on hoi thod, the Thai oyster omelet. The batter is fried in lard until golden and crisp, then topped with plump fried oysters, and you can order a mussel version or a softer omelet style instead.

Three of the guides I checked list it, including Gaggan Anand's chef's picks in Gourmet Traveller and Mark Wiens on eatingthaifood. Diners on Google also rate the crab fried rice and the smoked duck. Seating is plastic stools at the street edge, cooled by fans rather than air conditioning.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Nai Mong Hoi Thod: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nai Mong Hoi Thod worth visiting?

Nai Mong Hoi Thod holds a 4.3★ rating from 2,208 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Bangkok.

What are the opening hours of Nai Mong Hoi Thod?

Nai Mong Hoi Thod is typically open 10:00–16:00 — 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 Nai Mong Hoi Thod?

Nai Mong Hoi Thod is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Bangkok.

When is the best time to visit Nai Mong Hoi Thod?

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 Nai Mong Hoi Thod located?

Nai Mong Hoi Thod is at 539 Phlap Phla Chai Rd, 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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