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Photo courtesy of Dave Stamboulis
Jae Fai
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Price Range: $$$$
10Best Says
While its 2am closing time might be a tad early for nightowls, you can still get one of Bangkok's best post midnight meals at this no frills gourmet kitchen and now recent winner of a Michelin star!!.... Read More
While its 2am closing time might be a tad early for nightowls, you can still get one of Bangkok's best post midnight meals at this no frills gourmet kitchen and now recent winner of a Michelin star!!. Jay Fai specializes in pad kee mao, or drunkards noodles which can be found at many street stalls for 30 baht a plate but here go for an outrageous 600 (with the crab omelet going for up to 1000 baht)! Why? Well, Jay Fai has been written up by food critics around the world and now put in the Michelin Guide for her street food. Stuck in one of Bangkok's last timeless neighborhoods, where skyscrapers and designer malls don't exist, Jay Fai is a small basic shophouse eatery, and what sets it apart are the drunken noodles that come with ultra fresh monster prawns made by an auntie who has been serving the faithful for 60 years. Coming here after midnight also means you might actually get a table!
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Dave Stamboulis
Bangkok Local Expert
- Late Night: "Saochingchao is not well served by public transport. Best to take the Skytrain to Ratchathewi and then take a taxi along Petchaburi heading west. Or if visiting Khao San Rd, you can walk down Tanao south of Democracy Monument to reach the neighborhood. Do note that since being awarded a Michelin star, you may have to wait up to 4 hours to get a table here."
- Restaurants with Michelin Stars, Homestyle, Street Food, Dusit's Best Restaurants: "Saochingchao is not well served by public transport. Best to take the Skytrain to Ratchathewi and then take a taxi along Petchaburi heading west. Or if visiting Khao San Rd, you can walk down Tanao south of Democracy Monument to reach the neighborhood."
- Best for Late Night Because: for the top pad kee mao "drunkards noodles" in town, Jay Fai is at the top of the list.
- Best for Restaurants with Michelin Stars Because: For street eats with incredibly fresh seafood, there is only one Jay Fai!
- Best for Homestyle Because: For no frills home style five star cooking, you cannot top Jae Fai
- Best for Street Food Because: For classic Bangkok fare, where the hi-society dine on the street, Jay Fai is one of a kind.
- Best for Dusit's Best Restaurants Because: For upscale street food, join the queue at legendary Jae Fai
