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TANA (ธนา)

117 Thanon Maha Rat, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

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Find TANA (ธนา)

117 Thanon Maha Rat, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

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+66 81 581 8028
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About TANA (ธนา)

Steps from Wat Pho, this family-run dining room delivers soulful Thai-Chinese cooking in crisp, air-conditioned calm. The husband walks the floor with recommendations while his wife works the back woks with original family recipes. Travelers seek out her wok-tossed cashew chicken, spicy dumplings with yolk centers, and fiery tom yum. Smooth jazz sets the tempo across a minimalist room designed by the couple's kids. Plates land with calibrated heat—balanced nicely by a side of pickled egg and rice. Note the daytime hours and cash-only rule before stepping in.

  • Husband-and-Wife Kitchen: The husband guides guests through family recipes table-side while his wife cooks original dishes to order in the back.
  • Thai-Chinese Specialties: Wok-tossed cashew chicken, rich tom yum, and signature dumplings with yolk centers.
  • Midday Temple Respite: An air-conditioned, jazz-soundtracked sanctuary for lunch right between Wat Pho and Wat Arun.
  • Minimalist Daytime Space: A compact, design-forward dining room planned by the couple's children, running on daytime hours and cash only.
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Reasons to Choose TANA

Why diners choose TANA during their Bangkok temple visits

  • Air-Conditioned Sightseeing Respite

    Located steps from Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, the restaurant offers an air-conditioned dining room where sightseers can recharge between landmark visits.

    break from the heat with aircon inside

    MB

  • Peaceful Escape from Midday Crowds

    Situated ideally along the temple route near Wat Arun and Wat Pho, it provides a quiet refuge from intense midday crowds.

    cool and quiet to escape the midday madness

    Amina K

  • Personalized Menu Consultation

    The owner personally walks diners through the menu, tailoring meal recommendations and spice levels to individual guest preferences.

    the waiter takes the time to explain the menu and give excellent recommendations based on your preferences

    Pablo Menéndez

  • Attentive Owner-Led Hospitality

    Welcoming, multilingual hosts assist international guests with navigating authentic home-style dishes and adjusting recipes to personal dietary needs.

    he was super friendly and helped us choose the dishes

    Abril Vargas Pérez

  • Intimate, Unrushed Dining Ambiance

    An intimate dining room paired with smooth background jazz creates an unhurried, comfortable dining environment.

    Smooth jazz playing in the background

    Akash Dewan

  • Inventive Family Recipe Twists

    The kitchen crafts original family recipes with inventive author twists, such as savory dumplings filled with a soft egg yolk center.

    We ordered spicy dumplings - there was a yolk inside. It was unexpected and delicious.

    Alena Klepikova

Signature home-cooked Thai-Chinese dishes crafted with original family recipes

  • Crispy Cashew Chicken

    The food was amazing, that crispy cashew chicken was on another level.

    Jay

  • Spicy Dumplings with Yolk

    We ordered spicy dumplings - there was a yolk inside. It was unexpected and delicious.

    Alena Klepikova

  • Ground Pork with Basil

    The ground pork with basil incredible.

    Akash Dewan

  • Rad Na

    Their Rad Na was simply amazing, and that makes me wanna go back for it!

    Marcus Ho

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and distinct culinary touches from a family-run dining room

  • Owner-Guided Menu Consultation

    The owner greets diners personally, guides menu selection in multiple languages, and suggests dishes tailored to personal tastes and spice tolerances.

  • Table-Side Chef Engagement & Customization

    The chef and co-owner visits tables directly to chat with guests and customize preparations, such as separating egg whites to create a foamy fried egg on request.

  • Flexible Dietary Accommodations

    Diners receive attentive accommodation for dietary needs, such as substituting tofu into meat dishes from the regular menu upon request.

  • Curated Atmosphere with Smooth Jazz

    The intimate interior features thoughtful acoustic and aesthetic touches, including smooth jazz music and a curated family-designed space providing calm respite from temple crowds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payment methods are accepted?

TANA accepts cash only, so plan to bring local Thai baht with you when dining.

Is there a wait to get a table?

The dining room is cozy with very few tables, which can lead to lines during peak lunch rushes. Arrive early or prepare for a short wait, though tables often move quickly.

What are the operating hours?

TANA is a daytime-focused restaurant open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and closed on Mondays.

What dishes are recommended to order?

Customer favorites include the signature crispy chicken with cashew nuts, spicy dumplings with a yolk center, Hong Kong noodles, and traditional home-style stewed pork, paired with their custom-fried egg and rice. The host is also happy to provide dish recommendations.

Where can visitors park nearby?

Yes, while TANA does not have an on-site customer parking lot, paid parking is available nearby at the Royal Navy Club (Rajnavy Samakhom), roughly a 10-minute walk away.

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