The Mustang Blu
A café inside a 19th-century flatiron building on the edge of Chinatown, now a small hotel full of taxidermy, ferns and old windows.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–22:00
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
- 062 293 6191
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
The Mustang Blu is a café in one of the strangest buildings in Chinatown. The narrow flatiron building on Maitri Chit Road dates from the late 1800s and has been a bank, a hospital and a massage parlor; since a restoration finished in 2019 it has been a 10-room hotel with a café on the ground floor. More than a hundred old window frames were restored for it, and the rooms are full of ferns, peeling plaster, a spiral staircase, a stuffed horse in a glass case by the hotel door and a giraffe that seems to come through a wall. The menu is printed like an old newspaper and tells the building's story on the back page.
You are paying for the room. An iced latte was ฿220 in 2024, and the afternoon tea started at ฿400 a person, both well above a normal Bangkok café. Reviews are split on service and value, but the building itself is the reason to go.
It is open from 11:00 to 22:00. Some visitors report a minimum order per person, so ask before you sit down. It is about five minutes on foot from MRT Hua Lamphong.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After The Mustang Blu, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
721 Thanon Maitri Chit, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai
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All within a 7-minute walk of The Mustang Blu.
Wallflowers Cafe
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T & K Seafood
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Nai Ek Roll Noodle
Chinatown's kuay jab institution since 1960 — peppery pork broth, rolled rice noodles and crackling pork belly in the heart of Yaowarat.
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.
The Mustang Blu: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Mustang Blu worth visiting?
The Mustang Blu holds a 4.1★ rating from 1,213 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of The Mustang Blu?
The Mustang Blu is typically open 11:00–22:00 — 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 The Mustang Blu?
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 The Mustang Blu located?
The Mustang Blu is at 721 Thanon Maitri Chit, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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