Sornthong Pochana

Restaurants · Khlong Toei

2829-2831 Rama IV Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110

Rated 4.1/5 from 2648 reviews.

Data checked on 4 June 2026.

Order the crab fried rice first. The outdoor tables face Rama IV traffic, so take the air-conditioned room if you want conversation. Price sits in the 250-500 baht range per person, honest value for the portion size and the freshness of the seafood.

You walk past outdoor tables under a yellow sign and step into the air-conditioned main dining room. Sornthong Pochana has operated on this stretch of Rama IV Road for over 20 years, serving Thai-Chinese seafood to neighborhood regulars and the occasional wave of tourists who track it down near Bang Chak gas station and Big C.

The kitchen built its reputation on two plates. Crab fried rice arrives with visible crab meat folded through jasmine rice, the wok heat still present. The Hong Kong-style stir-fried noodles come flat and glossy, the kind of plate that signals Cantonese technique rather than tourist-calibrated Thai. Both sit in the signature column, both move fast during lunch and dinner service.

The room offers two seating zones. Inside, air conditioning runs steady and table service operates from noon to 10 PM daily. Outside, tables line the sidewalk with a direct view of Rama IV traffic. Noise favors indoor if you are with a group. The venue accepts reservations by phone, holds a private dining room for larger bookings, and serves beer, wine, and spirits alongside the seafood menu. Expect to spend 250 to 500 baht per person depending on how much shellfish you order.

Parking is available on-site. The restaurant sits family-friendly, with wheelchair-accessible toilets and a casual atmosphere that does not enforce a dress code. Dinner reservations are recommended, especially on weekends when the room fills and wait times stretch. Takeaway is available if the queue looks long.