Tee Yen Ta Fo
Yen ta fo is the reason to come, and it's the reason people queue 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.
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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!
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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).
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