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Khao Moo Daeng Si Morakot

80-82 Soi Sukon 1, Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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80-82 Soi Sukon 1, Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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HoursMonday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Khao Moo Daeng Si Morakot

Seven decades into feeding Talat Noi, this shophouse still draws morning crowds for charcoal-roasted red pork and crackling belly over rice. Arrive around 9 AM to see staff packing takeout bags by the hundred while plates hit metal tables in seconds. The kitchen skips the oversweet red syrup common elsewhere in Bangkok, ladling out a nuanced, savory-sweet brownish gravy across smoky char siew, crisp belly, kun chiang sausage, and a soft-boiled egg. Longtime patrons cut the rich pork with pickled green chilies and dark soy sauce, or pull a braised bitter gourd and pork rib soup straight from the metal steamers.

  • Decades of Talat Noi heritage: Operating for more than seven decades in Talat Noi, this storied shophouse keeps queues moving rapidly with fast morning counter service.
  • Charcoal-roasted meats: Charcoal-roasted char siew, shatteringly crisp pork belly, and sweet Chinese sausage come crowned with a soft-boiled egg.
  • Nuanced savory gravy: The house gravy favors a balanced, savory-sweet profile rather than the sugary red syrup typical of conventional stalls.
  • Steamed heritage soups: Individual metal-steamer broths like bitter gourd with pork ribs or pickled lime duck offer a sharp, palate-cleansing contrast to the pork.

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Why Choose Khao Moo Daeng Si Morakot

Why diners consistently choose this Talat Noi institution for heritage roast pork and double-boiled soups

  • Savory, Nuanced House Gravy

    Rather than relying on the bright red, sugary syrup common across typical vendors, the house gravy is thick and savory-sweet, providing balanced richness across rice and roasted cuts.

    Usually, other stalls might serve theirs with a very sweet red sauce, but here, the flavors were more nuanced.

    Keith
  • Charcoal-Kissed Pork and Shattering Belly

    Pork belly is roasted with meticulous fat-to-meat ratios yielding shattering crispy skin, while sliced char siew retains subtle charcoal smoke aroma.

    Perfectly roasted red pork, tender crispy pork belly, and fragrant rice with excellent gravy.

    Victor Lobo
  • Double-Boiled Soups to Cut Morning Richness

    Individual tins from the steamer—like duck braised with pickled lime and winter melon or pickled mustard green soup—provide sharp acidity that immediately cleanses the palate.

    And the lime braised duck soup that opens your taste buds and give a refreshing feel on a hot day, this combo never fails.

    Winfred Chai
  • Bustling Pace and Fast Breakfast Turnover

    Even during morning rushes with endless takeout and delivery bags being prepared, counter staff maintain remarkably fast order turnover for seated diners.

    Also, we came here around 9am, yet all the staff were busy for an unending take-out orders (approx 100 bags prepared on the duration of my breakfast). A testament that not only tourists eat here, even locals.

    David Mark Boniao
  • Nostalgic Connection Across Generations

    A staple of Bangkok's culinary memory for over seven decades, returning diners experience deep nostalgia in an unpretentious Talat Noi setting.

    My childhood restaurant, classic and consummate. I am happy to come back and eat here again.

    Mac Vichien
  • Enduring Chinatown Shophouse Character

    Operating out of an authentic green-hued shophouse with old-school tiles and rapid meat-chopping sounds, dining here offers pure street-level heritage.

    It’s not fancy dining — it’s real Bangkok street food, done right.

    D

Before you head over

Essential tips on payment, timing, and arrival for a smooth visit

  • Bring Cash Only

    The shophouse accepts cash only—no bank transfers or QR code mobile payments are supported, so bring Thai baht notes before queuing.

  • Arrive Early for Specials and Soups

    Arrive well before 11:00 AM if you want the popular special pork cut or sought-after double-boiled soups like bitter gourd, as high-demand items frequently sell out before midday.

  • Plan Transit or Nearby Parking

    Soi Sukon 1 is a very narrow alley with virtually no on-site car parking; walk roughly 400 meters from MRT Hua Lamphong or use paid off-street parking nearby.

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