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Lhong Tou Cafe at Yaowarat

538 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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538 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lhong Tou Cafe at Yaowarat

Perched right on Yaowarat Road, Lhong Tou Cafe stacks diners into vertical bunk-style booths for creative modern Chinese comfort food. Climb the ladder to snag an upper-tier nook overlooking the narrow room. Regulars steer straight toward the communal dim sum sets and breakfast rice porridge, framed by side dishes like braised mushrooms, pork floss, and Chinese sausage in bamboo steamers. Plates of crispy pork rice carry a sharp hit of fresh chilli padi, while aromatic flower tea arrives in hefty pots with tiny cups.

  • Double-Decker Bunk Seating: Cleverly engineered multi-tiered wooden booths let diners climb ladders to sit in raised upper-level nooks.
  • Steamer Basket Sets: Curated dim sum and breakfast rice porridge accompanied by braised mushrooms, sausage, and pork floss in bamboo steamers.
  • Chinatown Tea Break: A calm tea retreat on Yaowarat Road serving aromatic flower tea pots alongside spiced plates with fresh chilli padi.

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Why Choose Lhong Tou Cafe at Yaowarat

Discover stacked vertical booth seating, camera-ready dim sum sets, and a cozy tea retreat in Chinatown.

  • Vertical Mezzanine Booth Experience

    Guests climb vertical ladders to access elevated upper-tier booths, creating an unusual two-level dining arrangement that maximizes cozy cafe space.

    The seating is quite unique — especially the upper-level seats, which cleverly optimise space and add to the experience

    Loki
  • Playful Elevated Seating Layout

    Ascending the lofted tables offers a playful and engaging dining perspective distinct from conventional cafe layouts.

    I loved the design of the place and I also really liked the playfulness of having to climb to go to your table!

    Ornella B
  • Camera-Ready Dim Sum Presentation

    Plated dim sum and breakfast dishes arrive in miniature bamboo steamers and bite-sized arrangements tailored for colorful photography.

    This dim sum café in Bangkok’s Chinatown is an Instagram-worthy spot with its vibrant décor and beautifully plated dishes.

    Ernest Yeung
  • Interactive and Photogenic Refreshments

    Curated multi-dish sets and color-shifting specialty drinks provide eye-catching visuals for recording and sharing.

    We also tried the blue pea drink, which was served with lime juice, perfect for video-taking since the color changes once the lime juice is added.

    Madeleine Tan
  • Serene Afternoon Chinatown Retreat

    Situated on bustling Yaowarat Road, the cafe offers a serene, air-conditioned retreat to unwind over specialty hot teas.

    The ambiance of the tea shop is perfect for a relaxing afternoon with friends or family, and the menu here features a variety of teas that are not only delicious but also quite unique.

    MT AG
  • Cozy Pit Stop Along Yaowarat

    The venue serves as a comfortable, atmospheric stop for explorers seeking tea and light bites along Chinatown's main thoroughfare.

    A nice place to catch a tea break while exploring Yaowarat. The tea selection is interesting and well presented, and the café has a cosy, character-filled vibe.

    Loki

Other favorites

Refreshing teas and sweet treats for an afternoon pause

  • Butterfly Pea Lemonade

    Really nice dim sum and butterfly pea lemonade

    CHOLE Tang
  • Flower Tea

    Thus, you can't skip the flower tea there. Man.. it was so aromatic, has no sweet but nicely claiming

    yotie27 Tantipisanu
  • Thai Tea without Milk

    I recommend having Thai tea without milk~

    Ornella B
  • Orange Cake

    fluffy orange cake

    Monsicha Pongrujikorn

Before you head over

Practical tips on seating accessibility, timing, and ordering to make the most of your Chinatown visit.

  • Assess Ladder Seating Access

    Upper-level booth seating requires climbing a steep ladder, which may not suit diners with limited mobility, small children, or those wearing restrictive clothing. Ground-level seating is available for easier access.

  • Visit During Off-Peak Morning Hours

    The cafe is compact and fills up quickly with tourist groups. Plan your visit during off-peak morning hours, such as around 11:00 AM, to enjoy a quieter environment and avoid waiting.

  • Plan Portion Sizes and Spice Preferences

    Dishes feature bite-sized sampler portions, and select items like the crispy pork rice include fresh bird's eye chilies. Ask to adjust spice levels when ordering and consider adding multiple sets or sides to share.

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