Prik-Yuak
A thirty-year-old home-style Thai restaurant in a converted school on Pradiphat Road, with a garden and a Bib Gourmand. Closed Mondays, cash only.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 11:00–21:30
- 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
- 081 817 6255
- Website
- facebook.com/prikyuakchefann
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Prik-Yuak has cooked home-style Thai food for more than thirty years, and it now fills a renovated former school building on Pradiphat Road in Phaya Thai, with a garden, a café and a small shop alongside the dining room. Portions are generous and come on clay plates lined with banana leaves.
The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand gives it a Bib Gourmand, and the dish its inspectors single out is squid stir-fried with yellow chili and basil. HungryGoWhere's pick is the southern crab curry with rice noodles. It's open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 until about 21:00 and closed on Mondays. The guide lists it as cash only, so bring baht.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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108 Pradiphat Road, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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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
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Prik-Yuak: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prik-Yuak worth visiting?
Prik-Yuak holds a 4.4★ rating from 935 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Prik-Yuak?
Prik-Yuak is typically open 11:00–21:30 — 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 Prik-Yuak?
Prik-Yuak is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit Prik-Yuak?
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 Prik-Yuak located?
Prik-Yuak is at 108 Pradiphat Road, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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