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Tom Yum Kung

Khao San Road Thai cooking that runs till 2am, which is the whole point of it.

4.5(2,534)$$$$Chao Phraya Tourist Boat N13 Phra Arthit Pier · 6 min walk
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Hours
Daily 11:00–02:00
Price
$$$$
Mid-range

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

Full opening hours
Monday11:00–02:00
Tuesday11:00–02:00
Wednesday11:00–02:00
Thursday11:00–02:00
Friday11:00–02:00
Saturday11:00–02:00
Sunday11:00–02:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Kitchens on Khao San Road close early or stay open late, and this one stays open late. Doors from 11:00 in the morning until 2:00 the next, seven days a week, which puts it in a small group of places still cooking when you stumble off the strip needing something hot and Thai rather than another cart of pad thai.

The food is standard Thai restaurant fare done properly, mid-range prices rather than street prices, served in a casual room that makes no attempt to pretend it isn't on Khao San. That's fine by me. You come here to sit down, get fed and watch the road do its thing. Go early afternoon if you want a quiet meal, or after midnight when the dinner rush has moved on to the bars. Between roughly seven and eleven in high season, November to February, expect to wait or share your elbow room.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026

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9 Thanon Khao San, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

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Tom Yum Kung: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tom Yum Kung worth visiting?

Tom Yum Kung holds a 4.5★ rating from 2,534 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Bangkok.

What are the opening hours of Tom Yum Kung?

Tom Yum Kung is typically open 11:00–02:00 — 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.

How expensive is Tom Yum Kung?

Tom Yum Kung is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Bangkok.

When is the best time to visit Tom Yum Kung?

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 Tom Yum Kung located?

Tom Yum Kung is at 9 Thanon Khao San, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).

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