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Khao Gaeng Jek Pui (Je Chie)

25 Mangkon Rd, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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25 Mangkon Rd, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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+66 2 222 5229
HoursMonday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM Tuesday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM Wednesday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM Thursday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM Friday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM Saturday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM Sunday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Khao Gaeng Jek Pui (Je Chie)

Yaowarat’s legendary roadside curry ritual runs without a single table—just a sea of red plastic stools and lightning-fast ladles. Plate balanced on your knees, you dig in alongside street food purists who crowd this alleyway for deeply spiced Thai-Chinese curries. The red beef panaeng brings lean, tender meat in a rich sauce without an oily slick, while the mild yellow pork curry with potatoes provides pure comfort. Regulars make the classic khao gaeng move: swapping rice for bee hoon, topped with a boiled egg and slices of sweet, savory Chinese sausage. If you want to bypass the 2 PM dine-in queue, takeaway pots start packing at 11 AM sharp.

  • Tableless Stool Dining: Patrons perch on sidewalk red plastic stools holding plates on their knees in an alley with no dining tables.
  • Scratch-Made Curries: Panaeng beef delivers tender cuts in a rich sauce, alongside mild yellow pork curry stewed with potatoes.
  • Customized Rice Combos: Swap standard rice for bee hoon, topped with a boiled egg and sweet-savory slices of Chinese sausage.
  • Early Takeaway Window: Beat the 2 PM dine-in rush by picking up takeaway curry containers starting at 11 AM.
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Why Dine at Khao Gaeng Jek Pui (Je Chie)

Why diners seek out this iconic Bangkok Chinatown street curry stall

  • Signature Tableless Stool Dining

    Patrons sit along the alleyway on red plastic stools without dining tables, balancing their plates in hand for an iconic roadside curry ritual.

    The authentic experience of enjoying their rich, flavorful curries on a signature red plastic stool right on the pavement makes for a five-star culinary adventure.

    Edwin Goh

  • Atmospheric Chinatown Streetscape

    Dining by the roadside immerses visitors in the energetic rhythm of Yaowarat street life right beside the active curry pots.

    Eating on a tiny plastic stool by the roadside is all part of the charm. It’s humble, busy, and unforgettable.

    Golf Pimonchan

  • Early Takeaway Operating Window

    For diners planning home meals, the stall opens its takeaway service hours prior to the afternoon dine-in seating.

    And the reason why we prefer to take away is because they open for takeaway around 11.00 AM which is earlier than dining in (02.00 PM.)

    Nathathida Atirekasâra

  • Everyday Curry Affordability

    Generous portions of slow-simmered curries and hearty toppings are offered at low local prices.

    It doesn't matter though, the food is delicious and for 45 THB an absolute bargain, no wonder there are queues.

    Gary Longdon

  • Documented Street Food Landmark

    International food travelers and documentary fans seek out the stall to verify its renown firsthand during Chinatown food tours.

    Ich habe bei Netflix eine Streetfood Doku gesehen und mir dann Jek Pui Curry für Bangkok gespeichert.

    Clemens Aigner

  • Neighborhood Community Connection

    Visitors consistently experience a welcoming, neighborhood-style environment where helpful proprietors and fellow patrons keep the meal grounded and comfortable.

    There were many people around - both tourists and locals alike- having their humble plate of rice

    Li

Signature street-style curries served over rice

  • Pork Panaeng Curry

    The Penang pork and red curry beef are among the best I’ve ever tasted.

    QT Par

  • Beef Yellow Curry

    อร่อย!! ราคาดีค่ะ แกงกะหรี่เนื้อราคาจานละ 45 บาท ไข่ต้มฟองละ 10 บาท

    CJJ

  • Green Curry Chicken

    The creamy green curry with chicken and the tender red beef panaeng are perfectly spiced and cooked from scratch.

    Edwin Goh

  • Thai-Style Red Curry with Pork and Winter Melon

    Usually I ordered what we want to have takeaway which mostly are Thai-style red curry with pork and winter melon (or yellow curry with pork), boiled eggs in sweet brown sauce, and fried chinese sausage.

    Nathathida Atirekasâra

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating logistics, schedules, and getting to this Chinatown curry stand

  • Takeaway Opens Earlier Than Dine-In

    Dine-in seating opens around 2:00 PM with queues forming quickly, but takeaway service opens earlier at around 11:00 AM if you prefer taking curries home without waiting for a stool.

  • Prepare to Hold Your Plate Without Tables

    There are no dining tables provided—only red plastic stools lined up on the sidewalk, so be prepared to hold your plate while eating.

  • Arrive via MRT Wat Mangkon

    On-site parking is not available in the narrow alley, so take the MRT Blue Line to Wat Mangkon Station and walk a short distance instead of driving.

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