Tee Yen Ta Fo

Name: Tee Yen Ta Fo
Address: 256 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand, TH
Telephone: +66 90 961 6692

Pink noodle soup that lands after dark, but ask for the Thai menu before you order.

4.1(1,457)Sam Yot MRT Station · 8 min walk

Directions

Plan your visit

Hours: Daily 17:30–02:00
Getting there: Sam Yot MRT Station; 8 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: 256 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Phone: +66 90 961 6692
Website: m.facebook.com/teeyentaforotdet

Full opening hours

Monday17:30–02:00

Tuesday17:30–02:00

Wednesday17:30–02:00

Thursday17:30–02:00

Friday17:30–02:00

Saturday17:30–02:00

Sunday17:30–02:00

Is this your business?Feature it

Taste more of Bangkok

Street-food tours, market visits and Thai cooking classes near Tee Yen Ta Fo.

Street-food tours in Bangkok

Most bookings cancel free up to 24 hours ahead

See prices

Why go, and how to do it well

Yen ta fo is the reason to come, and it's the reason people line up on Maha Chai Road at nine at night. The pink broth built on fermented tofu paste is strong and properly sour, and the smart order is one bowl of that plus a tom yum to share between two. Deep-fried snacks, satay and mango sticky rice fill out the table. One review's verdict on the fried crab roll was that it tasted of no crab whatsoever, which sounds about right for the genre.

Two warnings. The heat here is real, and Thai diners have said so, so if you're not built for it, say "not spicy at all" when you order rather than assuming a foreigner's bowl gets toned down. And several people have run into separate Thai and English menus with different prices on the same dishes. Ask for the Thai menu, or confirm the price before the bowl arrives. It's a street kitchen, so cooking smoke drifts through the seating.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

Stay within reach of Tee Yen Ta Fo

Taste more of Bangkok

Street-food tours, market visits and Thai cooking classes near Tee Yen Ta Fo.

Street-food tours in Bangkok

Most bookings cancel free up to 24 hours ahead

See prices

Around here, on foot

Well-rated places within a short walk of Tee Yen Ta Fo, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.

Experience hints

Pair your visit. After Tee Yen Ta Fo, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.

Reviews from Google

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.

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 :)

We ordered creamy tom yum with shrimp. The menu says good for sharing (1-2 persons), so we thought price is ok 320baht. But when the food came, service was small. Only good for 1 person. On the picture, bowl looks big but it’s very shallow. We think that there are 2 different menus with 2 different prices for locals and tourists. Disappointed!

A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 1,457 reviews on Google.

256 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

Open in Google Maps

More restaurants & food nearby

All within a 4-minute walk of Tee Yen Ta Fo.

3 Days in Bangkok

Raan Jay Fai

30 m walk3.6(5,073)$$$$

327 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

A 1,500 baht crab omelet, a line, and a chef in ski goggles are worth it if you go in clear-eyed.

Thipsamai Padthai Pratoopee

60 m walk4.2(12,559)$$$$

313, 315 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

It does one dish obsessively, pad thai wrapped in a thin omelet, worth the line at least once.

Absorn Thai Bistro

90 m walk4.9(3,089)

232 - 240 Mahachai Road Sumranrath 232 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

Old City Thai cooking done properly, with pad krapow from 59 baht and staff who warn you about the chilli.

MaeThum Padthai

290 m walk4.9(1,686)$$$$

6/3 Thanon Siri Phong, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

A pad thai specialist with about five dishes on the menu, jazz on the stereo and an owner who'll talk you through it.

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.

Tee Yen Ta Fo: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tee Yen Ta Fo worth visiting?

Tee Yen Ta Fo holds a 4.1★ rating from 1,457 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Bangkok.

What are the opening hours of Tee Yen Ta Fo?

Tee Yen Ta Fo is typically open 17:30–02:00 — 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.

When is the best time to visit Tee Yen Ta Fo?

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 Tee Yen Ta Fo located?

Tee Yen Ta Fo is at 256 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).

Also popular in Bangkok

Asiatique The Riverfront

4.4(75,448)

2194 ถ. เจริญกรุง Khwaeng Wat Phraya Krai, Khet Bang Kho Laem, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

A riverside night bazaar in old dock warehouses, open daily 11:00 to midnight, reached by the free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier every 25 to 30 minutes from 16:00.

Saxophone Pub & Restaurant

4.6(6,768)$$$$

3, 8 Soi Ratchawithi 11, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand

Bangkok's jazz and blues bar since 1987, two minutes from BTS Victory Monument exit 4. Three live sets every night from 19:30, usually no cover, phone bookings only.

Bangkok Art & Culture Centre

4.6(20,449)

939 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

Free contemporary art in the middle of Siam, and the spiral building is half the reason to go.

King Power Mahanakhon

4.7(29,892)

114 Thanon Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Mahanakhon SkyWalk, Thailand's highest observation deck, 314 m up with a glass floor on the roof. ฿1,000 by day, ฿1,200 from 15:30, open daily 10:00 to midnight.