Why meet in River City?

Centralized departure point, easily accessible by BTS Saphan Taksin + shuttle boat. The tuk tuks start the tour of Chinatown there (5 min).

Tasting portions (no full plate). Count 200-400 calories per stop. At the end you are very full, not stuffed.

Michelin star, where is it?

The guide takes you to Jay Fai or Raan Jay Fai, or an equivalent. Depends on the evening and the queues. Michelin stands = crab omelette, pad see ew, tom yum.

Yes partially - notify when booking. Some stops are replaced by veggie versions (pad thai tofu, veggie rolls, desserts). Less dense than the omni version but satisfactory.

Suitable for children?

From 8-10 years old and in good shape. Children love tuk tuk but may have difficulty with certain flavors (coriander, chili). Warn for mild version.

Bangkok Tuk Tuk Food Tour | Chinatown Street Food & Michelin

Bangkok tuk tuk food tour through Chinatown: legendary street food (fish ball noodles, Thai donuts), pork belly rice, Michelin-starred street stall. 4-hour culinary adventure.

4 h — 4:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.couple · solo · groupLevel easy

The best street food evening in Bangkok

Chinatown (Yaowarat) is the most famous street food district in the world — the New York Times and the Guardian regularly write about it. You can eat there for 50-100 THB per dish, standing in the street, surrounded by neon lights and wok fumes.

What makes the evening special

Tuk tuk: experience in itself, 3-4 tuk tuks in convoy, classic photos of Bangkok.
Connoisseur guide: he selects sellers (some for 40-50 years) that you would not find alone.
Michelin Star: Bangkok gave its first star to a street stand in 2018. Our tour lets you discover it.

Our advice

Casual outfit + closed shoes (you walk a little between each stand).
Come hungry — skipping lunch is recommended.
Cash 300-500 THB for personal purchases (extra water, souvenirs, beers).

Tip: Chinatown in the evening = queue at Jay Fai (the Michelin stand). The guide goes first (partnership) — an advantage you wouldn't have alone.

Detailed programme

16h45
Meet River City
Departure by tuk tuk — drivers open the evening with a photo tour of illuminated Chinatown.
17h15
Stop 1 — Noodles with fish balls
Rice or egg noodles with meatballs, clear broth, chili vinegar sauce. Perfectly executed Thai classic.
17h45
Stop 2 — Fried Thai donuts
Pa tong ko (doughnuts) with condensed milk or sugar. Iconic street dessert.
18h15
Stop 3 — Rice noodle rolls + pork belly
Kuay jab — rolled noodles, Hakka-Thai specialty.
18h45
Stop 4 — Fried rice with lemon crab + fish sauce
Signature Chinatown dish. Jasmine rice, fresh crab, egg, hint of lemon.
19h15
Stop 5 — Guide’s choice
The guide takes you to a restaurant of his choice (it varies depending on availability and season) — **often a Michelin-starred stand** (the only Michelin-awarded street stand in Thailand, seen in Street Food: Asia on Netflix).
20h00
Final stop — Chinatown art bar
Alternative bar in a Chinatown alley, cocktail included or beer. Relaxed atmosphere.
20h30
End of round
Free return or guide drops you off at Hua Lamphong MRT station.

Included / Not included

Included

Tuk tuk (2-3 people per tuk tuk)
English-speaking guide
All dishes tasted (6 to 8 stops)
Fresh water
Chinatown artistic bar at the end of the tour (1 drink)

Not included

Additional drinks at the bar
Additional tasting off itinerary
Hotel transfer (River City Bangkok meeting)
Tip guide and tuk tuk driver