When sharing a table at a Thai restaurant, the omelette is a must. Bangkok has a lot of places to try, and we know the best Thai omelettes you should start with.
The best part about a Thai omelette is that it’s fully customisable to whatever you want for the day, or whatever can be found in your pantry. A good omelette never fails to impress, and in Bangkok, where to dine is key to a good life. Here’s where to find the most delicious Thai-style omelettes in Bangkok.
Where to find seven delicious omelettes in Bangkok
Jay Fai
You can’t really make a list of Thai omelettes without including Jay Fai. Her eatery has been awarded a Michelin Star and has appeared in a few Netflix shows, including Street Food Asia, and Chef’s Table. You can see Jay Fai herself in action, wearing her signature goggles and working two woks at once. The food may not be as price-friendly as your other regular khai jiao street food haunts, but you’ll get a very large omelette filled with crab meat that comes in huge, sweet chunks — all cooked to perfection. Be ready for a queue if you’re heading there.
More info: Jay Fai
Opening times: Wed-Sat, 9am-7.30pm
Location: 327 Maha Chai Rd, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Nearest station: Sam Yot, MRT
Nhong Rim Klong
Speaking of being included in the Michelin Guide, Nhong Rim Klong is a Thai eatery seafood lovers can’t miss. The fluffy omelette they offer is quintessential Thai, and filled with chunks on chunks of crab meat. Their ingredients are also very fresh with a price more than reasonable, so don’t hesitate to try your seafood favourites, including the squid with salted egg yolk, or the classic seabass tom yum.
More info: Nhong Rim Klong
Opening times: Mon-Sat, 8.30am-4.30pm
Location: 51 Ekkamai 23 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Ekkamai, BTS
Samlor
Thai culinary power couple Napol “Joe” Jantraget and Saki Hoshino opened Samlor as means to reinvent the cuisine. Their must-try signature is the famed omelette — fluffy, feather-light, and oozes creamy yolk once cut open. Pair that as you share some prawn ceviche (or goong chae nam phla) or the classic stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts. The restaurant fills up quickly, so be sure to book in advance.
More info: Samlor
Opening times: Wed-Mon, 6-10.30pm; also opens for lunch on Sat-Sun at 11am-1.30pm
Location: 1076 Charoen Krung Road, Bangrak, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Nearest station: Ekkamai, BTS
Kiew Kai Ka
Kiew Kai Ka’s signature omelette is crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. If just including crab meat in the omelette itself is not enough for you, they added some more on top of the omelette, too. It tastes great, is Instagrammable, and is filled with nothing but deliciousness. Be sure to also order some classic dishes for the table, especially the delicious Thai salads.
More info: Kiew Kai Ka
Opening times: Open daily, 11am-10pm
Location: 33 Nak Niwat Rd, Lat Phrao, Bangkok
Nearest station: Lat Phrao 83, MRT
Jeh O
A local hit among locals and visitors alike, Jeh O is famous for her tom yum noodles packed with fresh, delectable seafood. However, we dare say that a sharing-style menu at this diner isn’t complete with an omelette. It’s filled with delicious flavours that go really well with other signature dishes they offer, including the massive bowl of tom yum noodles. Remember to get there early as the queue can be quite long.
More info: Jeh O
Opening times: Open daily, 5.30pm-midnight
Location: 113, Banthat Thong Road, Rong Muang, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Nearest station: Lat Phrao 83, MRT
Eathai
Eathai offers a premium selection of Thai street food stalls all gathered in one place. The omelette with melinjo leaves is a classic Southern favourite, and it goes amazing well paired with your favourite Thai dishes, from kaprao, to prawns tom yum. The best part is that it’s very affordable, and just a short walk from BTS Chidlom station. It’s perfect if you’re nearby and looking for a change from your usual lunch break, or looking to introduce yourself to new Thai delicacies.
More info: Eathai
Opening times: Open daily, 10am-10pm
Location: Level G, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Nearest station: Chidlom, BTS
Supanniga Eating Room
Using their grandmother’s recipes from Trat and Khon Kaen, Supanniga Eating Room features Thai classics from all over the country. Their omelette, titled “Khai Yok Song,” is made with prawns, crab meat, basil, bird’s eye chili, and Koh Chang’s shrimp paste, before being cooked to perfection to give it a perfectly round shape. Sit as you watch the view of the Chao Phraya river up close if you’re at the Tha Thien branch — you’ll feel like royalty.
More info: Supanniga Eating Room
Opening times: Open daily, 11am-10pm (Opens 10am on weekends)
Location: 392/25-26 Tha Suphan Alley, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Nearest station: Sanam Chai, MRT
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This story first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Bangkok
