Thipsamai Pad Thai
ผัดไทยประตูผี ทิพย์สมัย
The most famous Pad Thai restaurant in the Old Town, renowned for its signature Pad Thai wrapped in a thin egg omelet and fresh orange juice.
Located at 313-315 Maha Chai Road in the Old Town, near Wat Saket (the Golden Mount) and very close to Jay Fai, this is a famous Pad Thai spot well-known to both tourists and locals. The signature dish is the Pad Thai wrapped in a thin egg omelet, with shrimp oil and premium prawn versions also available. The fresh-squeezed orange juice is equally popular. Peak hours are around 18:30-20:30, with wait times of 30-60 minutes, but the line moves relatively fast; visiting right at opening or after 21:00 is much easier. Pad Thai ranges from about 60 to 300 THB. Some sources state they only accept cash and charge a 10% service fee, so preparing cash is recommended. It is about a 10-12 minute walk from Sam Yot MRT Station.
Opening hours
Wednesday to Monday 09:00-24:00, closed on Tuesdays; some sources state it only opens in the evening, so it is recommended to confirm before heading out
Nearby sights
- Wat Ratchanatdaram (Loha Prasat)
- Wat Saket (Golden Mount)
- Wat Suthat & Giant Swing
- Khao San Road
- Wat Pho
- Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
- Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)
- Bangkok National Museum