Talad Plu is considered a neighborhood brimming with legendary food stalls. As an old community, you'll find food vendors everywhere you look, selling both savory and sweet dishes. Today, Nestopa is sharing a curated list of must-try lunch spots, so anyone looking for food stalls in Talat Phlu area can plan a delicious midday trip with confidence.
Lunchtime food spots in Talat Phlu
The area around Talat Phlu train station offers a wide variety of food, both savory and desserts. Each shop is considered legendary for its delicious food. Some shops open from early morning, making it easy to walk around and eat all day.
Sunee Khao Moo Daeng Talat Phlu
A long-time crowd favorite right by the Talat Phlu Railway Station is Sunee Khao Moo Daeng Talat Phlu, one of the best spots for red pork rice, located on the corner of the alley along the railway. It is well-loved for great flavor at an approachable price, with a signature red sauce that is rich and well-balanced. The must-order here is the crispy pork: roasted until the skin turns crunchy and fragrant, making every bite deeply satisfying.
📍Sunee Khao Moo Daeng location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SViG7imyzyAtZyZR9 (Cash only)
Talat Phlu Chive Dumplings (Kuy Chai) the neighborhood’s signature snack
Many people are familiar with the saying that chive dumplings are always associated with Talat Phlu market. But why Talat Phlu? According to locals, in the past, Chinese villagers in this area were fond of making and selling chive dumplings, making it a source of delicious chive dumplings for a long time, which is why Talat Phlu chive dumplings are famous to this day.
If you visit Talat Phlu market, you'll find many stalls selling chive dumplings on the streets around the market, offering a variety to choose from. Each stall may have slight differences in the dough and filling. Popular chive dumpling stalls in Talat Phlu, favored by both locals and tourists, include A-Ma's Chive Dumplings, Lee Po Ngok Chive Dumplings, Paen Sri Chive Dumplings, and Saphan Han Chive Dumplings, among others.
📍Kuy Chai A-ma location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wPDsQrGTbaxRn7g28
📍Kuy Chai Lee Por Ngek location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HvPByiY1SrvKqyo58
📍Kuy Chai Paen Sri location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jjkYzUFX8RA6cJF9
📍Kuy Chai Saphan Han location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CAkVr9V4wuTD2HM29
Old-Style Thai Crispy Pancakes (Khanom Buang) Talat Phlu, Sarin Thip
Sarinthip's Thai Crepes from Talat Phlu are a traditional style crepe stall that many people may have seen at various events. The distinctive feature of their crepes is the square shape of the batter. Instead of the usual sweet cream filling, they use egg yolk, resulting in a perfectly balanced sweet and fragrant flavor for both the batter and filling. What I particularly like is that their sweet filling includes candied coconut, adding an interesting dimension to the filling.
📍Sarin Thip Khanom Buang location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LhurfkgVXB6oG7nE8
Talat Phlu Dessert Shop
Another long-established favorite in Talat Phlu, popular with both locals and visitors is this classic Thai dessert shop that is often packed. The shop has been around for decades and offers a wide variety of traditional Thai sweets at reasonable prices. Many items are wrapped in banana leaves. Must-try options include takoh (with various toppings), layered cake (khanom chan), mung bean custard (khanom mo kaeng), babin, sticky sweets, thua paep, mango sticky rice with different toppings, thong-family desserts, and many more.
📍Talat Phlu Dessert Shop location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rtbAt4p16yDRYTGR8 (Cash only)
AantArm Cafe
AantArm Cafe is a small, cozy, home-cook style cafe run by a husband and wife team. They specialize in meat dishes, including steak, beef rice bowls, and beef sandwiches, all made with high-quality, delicious Thai beef and homemade sauces, all at affordable prices.
It's worth mentioning that this is a very popular restaurant online, with long queues almost every day during lunchtime. They usually sell out by 2-3 PM, so if you want to eat here, you need to plan carefully.
📍AantArm Cafe location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aGR7GrkNo2bU4XuC8
Sahai Phosana
Sahai Phosana is a traditional, long-running khao kha moo (stewed pork leg rice) shop that has been part of Talat Phlu for a long time. The pork is meaty, and the skin is pleasantly bouncy without becoming overly soft. The classic-style sauce is aromatic and well-balanced, especially when paired with their house-made vinegar chili sauce, an excellent way to end a hearty lunch. The shop also offers coconut ice cream for anyone who wants a sweet finish afterward.
📍Sahai Phosana location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UVcSrrkMuP61iWEv8 (Cash only.)
*Previously, the shop was located at the corner of Soi Thetsathai 33, but it has now moved to the entrance of Soi Thetsathai 13. However, the Google Maps pin may not be updated yet.
Other eats around the Talat Phlu community
Besides the shops we've listed, Talat Phlu has many more stalls waiting for you to explore, offering both savory and sweet treats. You'll find food around the train station, in the food court under the Talat Phlu bridge, and along the entire length of Therdthai Road. Trust us, anyone who walks around here is sure to find enough delicious food to take home for several meals!
For those who stay into the evening, Talat Phlu’s night food scene also has a different atmosphere and a different lineup of vendors. It is just as interesting as the daytime version. Nestopa will share more next time.
Tips for planning a lunchtime food crawl in Talat Phlu
For those planning a trip to explore the food scene in Talat Phlu, we have some additional tips you should know before you visit:
- It's recommended to bring enough cash, as most food stalls in Talat Phlu market only accept cash during lunchtime.
- If you can bring a group of friends or family, you can try a wider variety of food because Talat Phlu really has a lot of food stalls.
- Check the opening and closing times of each shop carefully, because some are only open in the morning, some are open all day, and some may only be open in the evening.
- I recommend bringing your own reusable bag because there are many stalls selling snacks and drinks to take home, which you can buy as souvenirs for your family.
- To get to Talat Phlu market , take the BTS Skytrain to Talat Phlu station and then walk or take a motorcycle taxi from the station.
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