The soi that remembers old Bangkok before it needed a name.
Why ANUWONG, why now
Anuwong Road, along the Chao Phraya riverfront near Chinatown, has been gaining fresh buzz in mid-2026 with the opening of Roast8ry specialty coffee, sitting adjacent to the buzzy Song Wat Road corridor with its own cluster of new independent cafes and street-food stalls.
1. Lho Han Tao Fu
- 178 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Chakkrawat, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100
- 4.9 · 317 reviews · Dessert
Lho Han Tao Fu opens the course because the day should start sweet and slow. This is a dessert stop, which means the first thing you do is sit down without the pressure of a full meal. It sits close to Yaowarat, so you're already inside the Chinatown texture before the walk pulls you toward the river.
Crew's note
The chairs sit empty. No one's watching how you arrive.
What visitors say
An absolute gem for vegetarians! We loved the vegetarian rice with straw mushrooms, dough fritters, tofu skin, and basil so much that we wen…
The store is beautifully decorated and feels very comfortable. The food is very delicious. There is only one food that may be different from…
2. Tense
- 252 Somdet Chao Phraya 5, Khwaeng Somdet Chao Phraya, Khet Khlong San, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600
- 4.7 · 146 reviews · Brunch
Tense closes the route because brunch belongs at the end of a morning that began light. By the time you arrive, the day has shape and you're ready to settle in for something slower and more considered. The riverfront is close, so the walk finishes near water.
Crew's note
The counter is empty before anyone decides anything.
What visitors say
An absolutely perfect experience from start to finish. The service was outstanding, our server was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely…
I missed the chance to visit this restaurant many times, but this time it felt like fate brought me here and I was not disappointed at all.…
The walk between
The strip between the two runs along the edge of old Chinatown, close enough to the Chao Phraya to feel the shift from dense shop-fronts to the open air near the water. Song Wat Road's cafe energy brushes the route, but Anuwong itself stays quieter.
- Start early enough that dessert feels like breakfast, not a detour.
- If you want to add coffee before or between, the new Roast8ry and the Song Wat corridor sit close to the route.
FAQ
- Is this walk vegetarian-friendly?
- The opening stop serves vegetarian dishes, including rice plates with straw mushrooms, tofu skin, and basil, mentioned by multiple visitors. The second stop offers a broader brunch menu with attentive service noted in reviews.
- Does the second stop take reservations for special occasions?
- Visitors have celebrated birthdays there and mentioned thoughtful service for special meals. The atmosphere and staff attention suggest it handles occasion dining well.
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