Tom Yum Kung
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.
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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).
Location Info
9 Thanon Khao San, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand+66 65 519 3000Visitor 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