Where to go if you can’t get a table at Jeh O

Jeh O is known for her culinary prowess, especially her huge bowl of Tom Yum noodles that come with an assortment of ingredients. She’s also known for the huge queue for getting that bowl of noodles. If the wait is simply too long, here are some places you can go instead.

Jeh O is a street food legend. Her long-standing dining spot has been a favourite of Chula students as well as visiting guests from afar. Located on Banthat Thong road, you’ll find a long row of plastic chairs with people patiently waiting to get in even before you spot her storefront. Many people also arrive before opening time (4.30pm) and a little bit before closing time (midnight) to perhaps get a table faster. It’s normal for people to wait for up to two hours during peak times.

Whilst it certainly can be worth the wait, the area around Jeh O has a lot of other top-notch diners and great food, so if you don’t want to go through all that hassle for Jeh O, we’ve got you covered.

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Where to go if you can’t get a table at Jeh O

Elvis Suki

Around the corner

A choice of seafood, beef, or pork sukiyaki with secret sauce that comes with an eggy texture and slightly smoky scent — that’s the recipe that Elvis Suki has been serving for more than 30 years. Grilled seafood in spicy suki sauce is also a crowd favourite. If you’re looking for something great, local, and inexpensive, this will definitely scratch that itch. The original branch in Soi Yotse has held a Bib Gourmand for seven years straight. If this is the quality they serve, Elvis would be staying in this building for a long while.

You can find more information at Elvis Suki.

Jek Meng Hainanese Chicken Rice

110 metres

Jek Meng has been in business for over 50 years, offering homey Hainanese-style chicken rice to people in the area. They’re known for the “two colours” chicken rice, with boiled and fried chicken on one plate, and we encourage you to order just that. The boiled chicken is soft and goes well with the rice, the fried chicken is crispy, and they go together so well with the bitter gourd soup. Sometimes you don’t need more than that.

You can find more information at Jek Meng Hainanese Chicken Rice.

Chickchat Samyam

120 metres

Chickchat is a local favourite of Chula students, featuring the unbeatable combo of Korean fried chicken and soju. While you’re dining, feel free to pick up one of the board games from the shelves and extend your stay. If you’re looking to come in a large group, call them up prior and you might just get the whole third floor for yourself.

You can find more information at Chickchat Samyan.

Tom Haeng Rim Nuun (Dry Rice Porridge)

160 metres

People arrive with only one thing in mind: the dry rice porridge. Porridge without the soup, basically, but you can also have one with soup if you’d like. In fact, the dry rice porridge is insanely customisable, with ingredients such as soft-boiled eggs, crispy pork, prawn, pork ribs, meatballs, and more. You’re then asked the level of spiciness you prefer, and your dish is served with coriander and ginger. Open till 2am, it makes a perfect after-drinks spot.

You can find more information at Tom Haeng Rim Nuun.

Kemuri

240 metres

Meat lovers simply cannot miss Kemuri. Their signature is the sukiyaki set with premium wagyu beef, and just the marbling on that beef will get your mouth watering. Let it cook for several seconds in the hot pot, then dip it in raw egg — now that’s heaven. If you arrive alone, the beef rice bowl sets are definitely worth the money considering the quality ingredients. Be sure to stop by the third floor for a cocktail from Kodo Bar after dinner for the full experience.

You can find more information at Kemuri.

The Cockle Seafood

240 metres

If you’re craving the local seafood feeling that Jeh O has, The Cockle Seafood is a great alternative. An extensive list of seafood dishes freshly made, from poached seabass to fried prawns in tamarind sauce, all available in an all-you-can-eat deal. Get the THB 859 deal for the full menu, though you can also choose from different prices if you feel like a chill experience. We suggest coming with more than two persons to try different items.

You can find more information at The Cockle Seafood.

Cheonman

300 metres

Cheonman not only features great-tasting Korean delicacies, but with neon signs, walls of graffiti, and photos of K-pop news adorning the walls, it will feel like dining in a local spot in Myeong-dong. Get their signature Korean-style fried rice with pork cutlets that will be cooked right in front of you at the table, and be sure to order some fried chicken served with cheese to share with company. Plus, it’s a whole vibe if you arrive a bit later and grab a few rounds of soju.

You can find more information at Cheonman.

Shabu Lab

600 metres

Shabu Lab encourages you to put on your lab coat and your thinking cap, as you mix and combine multiple sauces and condiments to create the perfect hot pot to your liking. With lab-themed bottles and jars, you’ll have fun Instagramming your experience as you enjoy Australian wagyu and many more items in an all-you-can-eat format. No shame at all if you come alone, they have smaller pots by the window for scientists going solo.

You can find more information at Shabu Lab.

Find The Photobooth

700 metres

If you’re looking for a great night out guaranteed when in Banthat Thong, look no further than the recently-opened Find The Photobooth. Apart from their inventive twists on classics cocktails, they also feature live music every day of operation (Wed-Sun). If you’re feeling peckish, order some of their soul-soothing shrimp shumais for the table. Just try to find the entrance, and you’ll be set.

You can find more information at Find The Photobooth.