Polo Fried Chicken
The garlic-showered fried chicken of Soi Polo — an Isan institution beside Lumpini Park that has had Bangkok lining up for decades.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 07:00–21:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
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
- Phone
- 081 300 4444
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Polo Fried Chicken — Gai Thod Jeh Kee to Bangkok — has spent decades proving that fried chicken reaches its final form under a blizzard of crispy fried garlic. The birds come out of the fryer burnished and juicy, get buried in golden garlic flakes, and land beside the full Isan supporting cast of som tam pounded to order, sticky rice, larb and clear soups. The Michelin guide lists it, taxi drivers know it unprompted, and the plain dining rooms on Soi Polo have hosted the city's most democratic line — office workers, embassy staff and travelers — for generations.
Its spot beside Lumpini Park writes the itinerary for you, a park stroll or morning monitor-lizard safari, then an early lunch here before the crowds compound.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Polo Fried Chicken, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 3 minThe Green Bridge, Lumphini-Benchakitti Park (Lumphini Side)Activities & Tours · 210 m · 4.5★
- 5 minSaneh JaanRestaurants & Food · 370 m · 4.3★
- 5 minRestaurant Coda BangkokRestaurants & Food · 420 m · 4.7★
- 6 minLumphini ParkActivities & Tours · 470 m · 4.5★
- 8 minRISE COFFEE One BangkokRestaurants & Food · 610 m · 4.9★
- 8 minFATT Chicken Rice - One BangkokRestaurants & Food · 620 m · 4.9★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Polo Fried Chicken, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
137/1-3 Soi Polo, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan
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All within a 8-minute walk of Polo Fried Chicken.
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RISE COFFEE One Bangkok
FATT Chicken Rice - One Bangkok
Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
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.
Polo Fried Chicken: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polo Fried Chicken worth visiting?
Polo Fried Chicken holds a 4.3★ rating from 3,819 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Polo Fried Chicken?
Polo Fried Chicken is typically open 07:00–21:00 — 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 Polo Fried Chicken?
Polo Fried Chicken is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit Polo Fried Chicken?
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 Polo Fried Chicken located?
Polo Fried Chicken is at 137/1-3 Soi Polo, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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