Tee Yen Ta Fo ตี๋เย็นตาโฟรสเด็ด สำราญราษฎร์
Tucked along Maha Chai Road in Bangkok's old Phra Nakhon district, this long-running noodle shop has earned a loyal following for its yen ta fo — the distinctive Thai pink noodle soup made with fermented tofu paste and typically served with shrimp. The kitchen also turns out deep-fried snacks, tom yum soup, and satay, making it a reasonable option for a fuller evening meal rather than just a bowl of noodles. The atmosphere is casual and neighbourhood-oriented, drawing a mix of locals and travellers in the evenings. The yen ta fo soup leans spicy by default, which catches some diners off guard — even those accustomed to Thai heat have noted the kick. If spice is a concern, it is worth telling staff at the time of ordering. Expect possible queues during peak evening hours, though service tends to move at a decent pace once seated. Good to know: Visitors have reported that two separate menus — one in Thai, one in English — have been presented with different prices for the same dishes. It is worth asking to see the Thai-language menu or clarifying prices before ordering to avoid unexpected discrepancies. The restaurant opens at 5:30pm and runs until 2:00am every day of the week, making it a practical late-night option in this part of the old city.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Tee Yen Ta Fo ตี๋เย็นตาโฟรสเด็ด สำราญราษฎร์, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
A pretty popular Yen Ta Fo place where you may have to queue and wait sometimes. In addition to Yen Ta Fo, you can also order deep-fried snacks, Tom Yum soup and satay. Yen Ta Fo soup is indeed quite tasty especially the broth, which was strong and flavorful. The fried crab roll did not taste like crab at all (lol) but still quite fun to eat nonetheless. Pretty quick and friendly service, I was impressed my how smiley most of the staff were despite being super busy. Affordable pricing.
The place opens at 17.30 - 2.30am. The “yen ta fo” noodle is very good and comforting. However it was quite spicy even for Thai people so I would recommend letting the staff know not to make it spicy at all if you cannot eat spicy. The “tom yum” noodle was also pretty good and it is a good combo if you order 1 “yen ta fo” and 1 “tom yum”. The atmosphere is not so good since it is a street food restaurant. The smoke from all the cooking may floats into the dining area. The restaurant was making spicy stir-fry dish and the smoke from that dish was making people in the restaurant cough and sneezed like crazy. The staff also sometimes shout and argue and communication can be difficult since not all staff can speak Thai or English. The price was not bad neither.
We stopped here spontaneously for a quick bite and it was so good! They brought us the english menu and it was easy to order and we got the food very fast. Delicious sour noodle soup with shrimps and a great mango sticky rice. Would recommend not to order the green soda :)
Location Info
256 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand+66 90 961 6692m.facebook.com/teeyentaforotdet/Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
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.
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.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter