Thipsamai Padthai Pratu Phi

Detailed Access:

• Entrance Gate: Located directly on the main Maha Chai Road, unmistakable due to the constant queue of people and the open-air cooking station at the front.

• Landmarks: Situated just a few minutes’ walk from the Golden Mountain (Wat Saket) and the Democracy Monument.

• Queue System: You must join the line outside; staff will take your order while you wait. There are separate queues for “take-away” and “dine-in.”

Visitor Essentials:

The Highlight: The Superb Pad Thai (Pad Thai Haw Kai Goong Sot), where the noodles and large prawns are delicately wrapped inside a thin, paper-like egg omelet parcel.

The “Must-Try”: Thipsamai Orange Juice. It is almost as famous as the noodles. Freshly squeezed daily with large chunks of pulp, the price fluctuates daily with the market price of oranges, but it is considered essential to the experience.

Dress Code: Casual. It is an open-air/shophouse environment (though the inner room has AC), so comfortable street clothes are appropriate.

Opening Hours: 09:00 – 00:00 (Midnight) Daily.

Rules:

• Payment: While they have modernized, carrying Cash is still recommended for smaller orders or the juice counter.

• Condiments: They provide a variety of condiments; standard practice is to add a pinch of dried chili, a spoonful of sugar, and crushed peanuts to taste.

• Waiting: Be prepared to wait 15–45 minutes during peak dinner hours (18:00–20:00).