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Jok sam yan

241 243 ซอย จุฬาฯ 11 Khwaeng Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

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241 243 ซอย จุฬาฯ 11 Khwaeng Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

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+66 85 846 1110
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:30 AM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 AM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 AM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 AM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 AM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 AM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 AM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Jok sam yan

Skip the hotel buffet—a steaming, savory bowl of jok at this neighborhood staple delivers the quintessential Bangkok morning. Diners pack the tables for one undeniable centerpiece: the oversized, peppery pork meatballs. Six or seven golf-ball-sized beauties arrive in a standard bowl, submerged in thick, creamy rice porridge alongside soft-boiled eggs, tender offal, and slivers of fresh ginger. Morning crowds move through fast, though the air-conditioned dining room offers welcome respite from the street heat. Dunk crispy fried dough from the cart across the lane straight into the broth to soak up every drop.

  • Massive Pork Meatballs: Standard bowls arrive packed with up to seven oversized, peppery minced pork meatballs alongside tender offal.
  • Rich Rice Porridge: Thick, creamy rice congee cooked with a comforting savory depth and balanced with fresh ginger slices.
  • Air-Conditioned Dining: Offers a climate-controlled indoor dining space to escape the morning humidity while eating hot porridge.
  • Fast-Moving Morning Service: Rapid-fire table turns keep the brisk morning line moving without long waits.
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Six Reasons to Start Your Day at Jok Sam Yan

Why diners choose Jok Sam Yan for morning comfort in Bangkok

  • Generously Sized Seasoned Pork Meatballs

    Bowls arrive brimming with six or seven oversized, peppered pork meatballs alongside creamy rice porridge and offal options.

    You get six or seven big, juicy pork meatballs in one bowl! The broth is rich and silky, and the mix of egg, ginger, and green onion is perfectly balanced.

    yesran

  • Quick Service and Affordable Mornings

    Fast, efficient counter turnover and budget-friendly pricing make morning dining seamless before other venues open.

    The fast service and friendly staff make for a wonderful casual dining experience with a true local feel. Prices are super affordable, and it’s great you can order plain porridge refills.

    Lawrence Tan

  • Deeply Nourishing Comfort in Every Spoonful

    The steaming, velvety rice porridge with fresh ginger slices delivers gentle, restorative comfort from the first spoonful.

    Every bite was comforting and full of depth. I found myself slowing down near the end just to make it last a little longer.

    yesran

  • Gentle Relief for Restless Bellies

    Warm, mild jok serves as an easy, soothing meal that settles sensitive stomachs during travels around Bangkok.

    속이 편헌 곳을 원한다면 꼭 와라. 두번 와라.

    j moon

  • An Authentic Neighborhood Institution

    A bustling traditional breakfast shophouse where steaming vats and shared tables capture a classic Bangkok neighborhood morning.

    Very authentic place with a lot of locals.

    Masami Murakami

  • Air-Conditioned Comfort from the Heat

    Diners can step out of the tropical heat into an enclosed air-conditioned room to savor boiling-hot jok in calm comfort.

    They have an air con space which helps you duck away from the heat.

    Angela N.

Signature traditional Thai-style jok bowls favored by morning diners

  • Pork congee with meatballs and egg

    I ordered the 55-baht bowl — pork meatballs, egg, ginger, and spring onions all in one. Sounds simple, but the taste? Unreal.

    yesran

  • Pork congee with offal and egg

    The steaming bowl of pork porridge came with at least 4 good sized meat balls and liver, intestine and stomach.

    C K Leong (Ah Leong San)

  • Pork congee with century egg

    The century eggs are among the finest I’ve ever tasted and the minced pork balls are also some of the best!

    BOON KAZUOLIM

  • Plain congee without meat

    I ordered a congee without meat. It came with a pouched egg, shreds of ginger, and green onions. The taste is very simple, yet deep, and gingerly.

    Masami Murakami

Before you head over

Practical tips on timing, seating, and ordering for Jok Sam Yan

  • Arrive Early for No Wait

    To beat peak morning crowds, arrive early around 6:30 AM when you can sit down without a wait, and visit the Chinese doughnut vendor across the street before it sells out.

  • Seek Out the Air-Conditioned Room

    Beat the Bangkok morning heat by requesting a seat in the dedicated air-conditioned room alongside the standard dining area.

  • Have Bowls Ready for Hotel Delivery

    If you order delivery via GrabFood to your hotel room, congee is packaged in plastic bags, so ensure you have spare bowls and utensils ready.

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