Methavalai Sorndaeng

Thai restaurant · Wat Bawon Niwet

Methavalai Sorndaeng

Thai restaurant · Wat Bawon Niwet

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78/2 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

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Methavalai Sorndaeng blends retro Thai charm with Michelin-starred classics, live '80s tunes, and a timeless, vibrant Bangkok vibe.  

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78/2 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand Get directions

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78/2 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand Get directions

+66 2 224 3088
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The 38 Best Restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand

"This old-timey relic next to the Democracy Monument once held a Michelin star, but that’s not what this restaurant is really about. With its cruise ship-inspired interiors, servers dressed like sailors, and singers warbling 1950s and ’60s Thai standards, Methavalai Sorndaeng is a snapshot of a bygone age. This extends to the menu, which continues to offer what was once the height of midcentury glamor: old-fashioned dishes like kratong tong (minced prawn in a pastry shell), khao tung na tung (rice crackers with a creamy pork-prawn dip), and mee krob (crispy sweet noodles)." - Chawadee Nualkhair, Austin Bush, Sirin Wongpanit

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Methavalai Sorndaeng

"One of the city’s original Thai fine dining restaurants, they’ve maintained a loyal customer base for 60+ years, using the same timeless recipes and cooking techniques. The refined dishes are complex, delivering blasts of flavour. Highlights are crispy rice noodles in sweet and sour sauce, spicy lemongrass salad, and crab meat and acacia red curry. The curry pastes are made from scratch and fishcakes from featherback fish. Small parties should book the private room." - Michelin Inspector

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MICHELIN Food Map: Bangkok’s Historic Rattanakosin

"Methavalai Sorndaeng is located opposite the historic Democracy Monument along the roundabout. The historic feel of the neighbourhood extends into the restaurant, with its classic furnishings, staff in traditional Thai outfits, and live Thai music from the 80s. But it's the authentic Thai food, recognised with one MICHELIN Star four years in a row, that has been attracting diners for some 60 years." - MICHELIN Guide Thailand

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7 New Thai Restaurants Get Michelin Stars In The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2019

"Jirawut Sapkiree, chef of newbie entrant Methavalai Sorndaeng, said, “Michelin is a standard for food recognised the world over. When my kids travel abroad, they always have to search for Michelin star restaurants to try out. Now they will find their dad’s restaurant on the list!”" - Chawadee Nualkhair

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Krittin K. (Kong)

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With Michelin rewards for many years, this place is worth to go when you visit this area. The food tastes in general is good. It’s not so spicy for foreigners who not get use to a spicy food. Service is great, most waiters are quite informative and friendly. In terms of price, it a bit high. However, you could enjoy live traditional Thai songs during lunch and dinner.

Rocky Joseph Pesik

Google
This is an authentic traditional Thai food Michelin star restaurant! And yes, the food lived up the reputation. I've been going to Bangkok many, many times for more than 40 years, and I can say this could be one of the best Thai food I've tasted. The service is also good and they have live music.

Pepper Porodina

Google
The food has maintained its quality over the years. The vintage decor feels cool and nostalgic, perfectly fitting the current trend of appreciating old-school charm. The live music is lovely, adding a warm and lively atmosphere to the night. It’s a popular spot with a mix of older patrons and tourists, making it feel both authentic and vibrant. Their drunken chicken is a standout dish—flavorful and, as the name suggests, very “drunk.” On New Year’s Eve, the staff was understandably busy, so it’s hard to judge the service fairly. However, the overall experience, from the nostalgic ambiance to the delicious food, makes this place worth a visit.

Sandee Tour

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Historic Thai restaurant in the heart of Bangkok. This restaurant has been around for generations. The Thai food here is decent, and great for foreigners to try out the standard of Thai taste. There's a love music that plays classic Thai and international to give a nice vibe. The staff can be a bit slow at service but that could be due to the restaurant popularity

RF

Google
The flavours were amazing and blends so well together within each dish. Ingredients used were fresh too. While the plating and ambience was not the same as what one would expect of a typical one star Michelin restaurant, the flavours and the warm response of the staff made up for it. Definitely worth a try!

Malinee Ron

Google
Very popular Thai restaurant and highly recommend to visit if you are in Thailand. Giving an 80’ vibes. Band starts at 18:30 for dinner singing Thai/English oldies. Could be packed during dinner time but we can always find a table. Food tastes exceptional. We love it here.

Kittitat Kiattanavith

Google
I come here often because of the food and atmosphere, its like you are in another era of Bangkok. The food was excellence as always but service is very sloppy, not sure about Michelin star they got. First we have to move our plate for the new food, which often done by waiter/waitress. Second they ask for the glass to refill our drinks. Third they never inform us about what is out of order on the menu, and they will come back later to tell us that this dish is out. The rest of the night was fantastic, good food, good music.

Darren Templeman

Google
All the food was very, very tasty. Extremely traditional thai cuisine, like a step back in time. Live music too, which really set the tone. Service, very attentive and extremely professional. Worth a detour.