{"id":"176cdab9-fb29-4bd6-8759-b61386af8ccc","slug":"thipsamai-padthai-pratoopee","name":"Thipsamai Padthai Pratoopee","bgm_category":"food-drink","category":"restaurants","subcategories":["Noodle shop","Restaurant","Thai restaurant"],"district":"Phra Nakhon","sub_district":"Samran Rat","neighborhood":"Phra Nakhon","address":"313, 315 Maha Chai Rd, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200","postal_code":"10200","latitude":13.7527976,"longitude":100.504823,"status":"published","is_active":true,"noindex":false,"updated_at":"2026-06-08T22:45:54.672Z","last_checked_at":"2026-06-08T22:45:54.672Z","google_rating":4.2,"google_review_count":"12094","price_range":"$$","phone":"+66 2 226 6666","website":"https://thipsamai.com","cover_image":null,"opening_hours":{"Friday":["9AM-12AM"],"Monday":["9AM-12AM"],"Sunday":["9AM-12AM"],"Tuesday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["9AM-12AM"],"Thursday":["9AM-12AM"],"Wednesday":["9AM-12AM"]},"description":"Thipsamai Padthai Pratoopee sits at 313-315 Maha Chai Road in Samran Rat in Phra Nakhon. The restaurant has operated since 1966 and built its reputation on a single dish perfected over six decades. Pad Thai cooked in a rolled egg-net wrapper is the defining preparation that separates this kitchen from standard versions. The original recipe uses thin rice noodles fried at high heat with prawns wrapped in a thin egg crepe. reviews exceed 12,000 entries and document a steady stream of visitors from across Bangkok and international tourists. The queue begins before the 5pm opening and extends well past the first hour on most nights. Premium options include jumbo river prawns that increase the per-head cost significantly above the standard plate. The kitchen operates exclusively for dinner and closes once the day's supply runs out. Outdoor street seating dominates the format and the indoor section fills immediately after opening. The Maha Chai Road address sits close to Democracy Monument in the historic Phra Nakhon district. Takeaway orders are available for guests who prefer not to queue at peak hours on weekends.\n\nSanam Chai BTS on the BTS Skytrain Silom line provides a useful connection to the Phra Nakhon area near Maha Chai Road. A taxi or Grab from Sanam Chai BTS reaches 313-315 Maha Chai Road in Samran Rat within a short ride. Sam Yot MRT on the Blue Line provides a second transit option for visitors approaching from the central city. Direct taxi or Grab to Maha Chai Road remains the most direct approach for most visitors.","our_take":"Arrive before 5pm and queue in advance to avoid the extended wait on weekends and public holidays. Order the egg-net wrapped Pad Thai on every visit as it is the only preparation unique to this kitchen. The jumbo river prawn option doubles the cost but is worth ordering on a first visit to benchmark the premium version. Come with cash and a fixed plan to order quickly since the queue moves at a single pace regardless of group size.","custom_description":null,"hook":"A 1966 Pad Thai institution at 313-315 Maha Chai Road in Samran Rat that perfected one dish over six decades. The egg-net wrapped Pad Thai with river prawns is the most ordered preparation and draws queues before the 5pm opening. 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