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Khrok Mai Thai Lao Restaurant

8 Soi Lat Pla Khao 24, Khwaeng Chorakhe Bua, Khet Lat Phrao, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10230, Thailand

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8 Soi Lat Pla Khao 24, Khwaeng Chorakhe Bua, Khet Lat Phrao, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10230, Thailand

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+66 89 135 1230
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Khrok Mai Thai Lao Restaurant

Head off the transit grid to Khrok Mai Thai Lao for uncompromising Isan cooking that Bangkok regulars have trusted for years. The massive layout spans cool air-conditioned dining rooms and breezy outdoor tables, built for lively group spreads. The expansive menu features wild countryside staples alongside familiar classics—think crispy fried grasshoppers, grilled crab fat, and earthy ant egg omelettes. Plunge charred sticky rice straight into a tart hog plum jaew, washed down with cold drinks while plates land in rapid succession.

  • Uncompromising Isaan & Lao Flavors: Delivers rustic Northeastern Thai and Lao dishes that balance sour, fiery, and pungent profiles without tailoring to tourist palates.
  • Rare Regional Specialties: Serves hard-to-find regional staples rarely seen in central Bangkok, including ant eggs, grilled honeycomb, and crispy fried grasshoppers.
  • Spacious Dual-Zone Layout: Accommodates large office and family gatherings with multiple air-conditioned rooms, casual open-air seating, and dedicated on-site parking.
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Why Choose Khrok Mai Thai Lao Restaurant

Discover why diners across Bangkok choose Khrok Mai Thai Lao for hard-to-find regional specialties, flexible dining spaces, and reliable group meals.

  • Rare Traditional Isan Ingredients

    Khrok Mai Thai Lao offers an extensive lineup of rare Isan regional delicacies such as crispy fried grasshoppers, bamboo worms, freshwater crabs, and beehives rarely found in typical city restaurants.

    The winner food of the day is fried grasshoppers ! It's so crispy and tasty. We love it.

    Aboutmild

  • Hard-to-Find Regional Specialities

    Diners can explore authentic forest-style dishes and countryside recipes that stay true to traditional regional flavor profiles.

    They also serve many rare traditional local dishes that are hard to find elsewhere.

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  • Dual-Zone Air-Conditioned & Open-Air Dining

    Guests can choose between a modern indoor air-conditioned dining section and an open-air breezeway suitable for any weather or party preference.

    Got inside the Aircon room! Love it.

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  • Dedicated Parking and Prompt Kitchen Delivery

    The restaurant maintains dedicated on-site parking spaces and swift meal preparation, ensuring visits run efficiently despite high patronage.

    ที่จอดรถมีพร้อม ไม่ต้องห่วงเรื่องหาที่จอดให้วุ่นวาย แถมอาหารที่นี่ก็เสิร์ฟเร็ว ไม่ต้องรอนานจนหิวจนหมดแรง

    S Chaivarasiripong

  • Accommodating Group & Family Dinners

    A spacious layout and extensive menu allow large office teams and families to comfortably dine together and satisfy everyone's spice preferences.

    เป็นภาพจำให้บรรดาพนักงานออฟฟิศครอบครัวต้องมาถามที่ร้านนี้ไปกี่ครั้งก็ไม่เคยผิดหวัง

    Wasin Daha

  • Trusted Venue for Multi-Generational Gatherings

    Generations of diners count on this establishment as their top destination for gatherings, backed by attentive service that handles high-volume group tables.

    No matter which Northeastern Thai restaurant we try, my family and I always rank this place as number one.

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Signature northeastern and Lao specialties praised by local diners

  • Fried Grasshoppers

    The winner food of the day is fried grasshoppers ! It's so crispy and tasty. We love it.

    Aboutmild

  • Bamboo worms

    Got Bamboo worms which you can get in Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai during October and November.

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  • แกงเปรอะหน่อไม้

    แกงเปรอะหน่อไม้อร่อยมาก

    พิมพ์ลภัส อมฤต

  • ห่อหมดหัวปลี

    ห่อหมดหัวปลีคือต้องลองค่ะ

    Piyaporn Wirochdanthai

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of rare or traditional dishes are served?

Yes. Alongside standard Isan classics, the restaurant features hard-to-find regional and countryside specialties including fried grasshoppers, bamboo worms, beehive, freshwater field crab dishes, and lab thao.

Is indoor air-conditioned seating available?

Yes. The spacious dining layout includes both open-air sections with fans and indoor air-conditioned rooms.

How does ordering work, and how long does food take?

You can order directly from the staff or scan the table QR code to view visual digital menus and submit your order. Note that grilled and charcoal-cooked items take longer to prepare.

Is parking available on-site?

Yes, on-site parking is available across several designated zones, though spaces can fill quickly during peak hours. Additional street parking is managed along the main Kaset-Nawamin road entrance.

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