Neighbourhood · Yaowarat Road, Bangkok

Yaowarat Road

Yaowarat Road
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Yaowarat Road forms the core of Bangkok's Chinese district. Gold shops, pharmacies and restaurants line both sides. The area comes alive after dark with street food vendors under the illuminated gates.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 4 of Bangkok Street Eats

Visiting Yaowarat Road: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Evening, when food stalls operate
Getting there
MRT to Wat Mangkon station then walk east

Bangkok itineraries with Yaowarat Road

Day 4 of Bangkok Street Eats

Yaowarat and Sampheng

How Yaowarat Road fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Yaowarat Street Food Walking TourYaowarat Road
  2. 14:30Sampheng Market Food StallsSampheng Lane
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Yaowarat Road FAQs

What food should I try on Yaowarat Road?

Look for crab noodles, grilled seafood and mango sticky rice from the night stalls.

Is Yaowarat Road safe at night?

The street remains busy with locals and visitors until late. Standard city precautions apply.

Are there temples near Yaowarat Road?

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat sits at the eastern end. It opens daily from early morning.

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