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Choen

122, 124 Soi Pradu, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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122, 124 Soi Pradu, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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+66 63 893 3663
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Choen

Bangkok insiders quietly pass tips on Choen—a twelve-seat counter running on nothing but wood fire and charcoal. No gas burners, no induction stoves. Chef Mew works directly over glowing embers, swapping timber varieties across the seasons while coaxing wild harvests from across Thailand into a synchronized tasting menu. Courses hit the open counter with honest heat—grilled Surat Thani oysters, foraged ant larvae, and sharp, herb-packed pla. Guests eat side by side around the hearth, watching the cooks roast, explain native ingredients, and finish over wood-fired mud crab rice.

  • Native Foraged Sourcing: Multi-course menus showcase wild, native Thai harvests—including ant larvae and seasonal finds—introduced course by course by the chef.
  • Wood-Fired Hearth: Every dish is cooked over live wood and charcoal with zero gas or electricity, rotating wood varietals as the seasons shift.
  • Synchronized Counter Seating: Roughly a dozen counter seats wrap around the kitchen fire, where courses are plated and served to the entire room simultaneously.
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Why Dine at Choen

An elemental, open-fire journey through Thailand's wild terroir—reserve your counter seat before wider recognition takes hold.

  • Hyper-Regional Biodiversity

    Courses highlight rare, native ingredients foraged across Thailand's jungles, coasts, and regional pantries.

    It’s a journey through the country’s natural pantry, brought to life with incredible creativity and respect for tradition.

    andrew thomas

  • Uncompromising Live-Fire Gastronomy

    The kitchen crafts every dish strictly over seasonal wood and charcoal embers, eschewing modern gas and electricity.

    No gas or electricity is used in the cooking. Mostly wood with some charcoal.

    Charles Chen

  • Front-Row Hearthside Setting

    A single dining counter encircles the open kitchen, offering an immersive vantage point over the flames.

    Very intimate dining at a counter around the kitchen. Based around an open fire, and it reflects extremely well in the food.

    Alex Pang

  • Synchronized Chef's Counter

    An intimate 12-seat capacity ensures that every diner experiences each course synchronized and fresh from the grill.

    The restaurant seats 12 and they prepare and serve everyone at the same time

    John Q Smith

  • Enriching Culinary Revelations

    Intimidating indigenous harvests like ant larvae are presented with approachable context that educates and delights.

    I was introduced to so many new ingredients that I’d otherwise never would have had the opportunity to experience, and yet the overall experience wasn’t daunting or scary.

    J. L.

  • Mesmerizing Culinary Theater

    Diners are captivated by the raw craftsmanship and elemental heat unfolding directly across the counter.

    watching Chef present the seasonal ingredients up close and witnessing the mastery of fire-cooking firsthand was truly breathtaking.

    Summer Prize

Heirloom Thai flavors and regional delicacies crafted over open wood fire

  • Grilled Oyster

    The grilled oyster was my favourite.

    Enid Li

  • Mud Crab Rice

    And the Mud crab rice. So good

    Sunny Chan

  • Yum and Pla

    When it comes to Yum, Pla, and salads, Choen stands in a league of his own.

    Summer Prize

  • 10-Course Tasting Menu

    Absolutely loved our evening enjoying the 10 course Thai menu by Chef Mew.

    Kirsty Marrins

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and culinary rituals that elevate dinner around the open hearth

  • Direct Ingredient Showcasing & Harvest Narratives

    Chef Mew introduces and presents rare seasonal and foraged ingredients directly at the counter, detailing how and where each item was harvested before demonstrating the hearth techniques used to prepare it.

  • Tailored Milestone Celebration Touches

    For milestone occasions such as honeymoons and birthdays, the team provides unexpected celebratory hospitality, including fresh floral arrangements and an extra dessert course.

  • Seasonally Rotated Firewood Varietals

    Rather than relying on generic fuel, the kitchen customizes and rotates the specific regional wood varieties it burns over the open hearth to complement each seasonal menu.

  • Synchronized Counter Seating Pacing

    With capacity limited to 11 to 12 counter seats surrounding the open hearth, all guests are served each course concurrently, creating a unified, dinner-theater tempo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should you know about seating and arrival times?

Dinner at Choen is an intimate chef's counter experience where around 11 to 12 guests face the open kitchen and are served simultaneously, so arriving on time is essential to avoid delaying the meal for other diners. Bookings are strongly recommended due to the strictly limited counter seating.

What kind of food and dining format is served?

Choen prepares a multi-course seasonal tasting menu (typically 8 to 11 courses) cooked entirely over open wood and charcoal fire without gas or electricity, highlighting native and rare foraged ingredients from across Thailand.

How spicy is the tasting menu?

The kitchen uses bold, authentic regional Thai seasonings, meaning several dishes carry pronounced heat and spice. While Western palates or sensitive diners may find certain courses quite spicy, the team can provide fruit or accompaniments to help balance the heat, and guests are contacted in advance regarding dietary preferences.

Can you bring children to dinner?

Due to the intimate, counter-focused open-kitchen format, having young children attend is uncommon. If you plan to bring children, be sure to contact the restaurant in advance to coordinate, as private buyouts or advance arrangements may be necessary.

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