


Tee Yen Ta Fo ตี๋เย็นตาโฟรสเด็ด สำราญราษฎร์
A long-running noodle shop on Maha Chai Road in Bangkok's historic Phra Nakhon district, this spot has built a steady following for its yen ta fo — the distinctive Thai pink noodle soup made with fermented tofu paste and shrimp. Beyond the signature noodles, the kitchen also serves deep-fried snacks, tom yum soup, and satay, making it a reasonable choice for a fuller evening meal. The atmosphere is casual and neighbourhood-focused, drawing a mix of locals and evening diners. The yen ta fo leans noticeably spicy — even diners accustomed to Thai heat have flagged the kick — so it is worth specifying a lower spice level when ordering. Queues can form during peak evening hours, though the kitchen tends to turn tables at a reasonable pace. Good to know: Visitors have reported being presented with separate Thai and English menus carrying different prices for the same dishes. It is advisable to ask about pricing before ordering, or request to see the Thai-language menu, to avoid unexpected discrepancies at the bill. The restaurant opens at 5:30pm and runs until 2:00am every day of the week, which makes it one of the more practical late-night dining options in this part of the old city.
Experience hints
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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/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
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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
Where to stay near Tee Yen Ta Fo ตี๋เย็นตาโฟรสเด็ด สำราญราษฎร์
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