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

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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

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.

Before you head over

Practical tips on timing, payment, and ordering for your visit to TANA

  • Bring Cash and Arrive Before 4 PM

    The dining room operates on a cash-only payment policy and closes early in the afternoon at 4:00 PM, so be sure to withdraw Thai Baht before arriving.

  • Time Your Visit Around Peak Lunch Hours

    With very few tables in a small space, the dining room fills quickly during peak lunch hours between temple visits; arrive slightly before the rush or anticipate a short queue.

  • Ask the Owner for Spice and Dietary Adjustments

    The owner readily customizes orders to suit individual preferences, including adjusting chili heat levels or swapping meats for tofu upon request.

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