Thip Samai Pad Thai

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok's most famous pad thai restaurant, operating since 1966 and known as the 'Pad Thai King' with their signature flame-grilled technique.

About this place

This legendary establishment serves pad thai wrapped in thin egg crepes and flambéed tableside for dramatic effect. The original location gets packed, but the show of watching chefs work their flaming woks is worth the wait. Order the 'pad thai hoy tod' for their crispy mussel pancake combination, and visit during off-peak hours (3-5 PM) for shorter queues.