The soi that opens after the rest of Bangkok sleeps.
Why BANTHAD, why now
Banthat Thong Road near Chulalongkorn University has been dominating Bangkok's food and lifestyle press in 2026 as the city's hottest street-food corridor, with Jeh O Chula, YOLK egg tart shop, and a wave of new dessert cafes and bars drawing queues past midnight.
1. Banthat Thong
- 1604 Banthat Thong Rd, Khwaeng Rong Muang, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330
- 4.3 · 389 reviews · Club
This is where the course begins because the griddle is already hot by the time you arrive, and the best way to walk into a night is with something warm in hand. Banthat Thong opens the route with toast: simple, fast, charcoal-roasted, the kind of stop that asks nothing of you but keeps you moving. The crew routes every night course here first when hunger and the hour meet.
Crew's note
The fan turns slower than anywhere else on this street.
What visitors say
The toast was wonderfully fragrant, with a rich buttery aroma and a crispy texture. The ham and cheese combination was perfectly balanced, m…
If you’re around Banthat Thong and craving something sweet, Pungdet (Banthat Thong) ปังเด็ด (บรรทัดทอง) is a great stop. Their toast is cris…
2. The Photobooth
- Bantathong Rd Wang Mai, ชั้น, 1 ถนน บรรทัดทอง Khet, เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพมหานคร 10330
- 4.6 · 317 reviews · Live Music Bar
The Photobooth closes the course because after the toast and the walking, you'll want somewhere to sit still. This is a live music bar built into a space smaller than its name suggests, cocktails poured with intention, the kind of room that holds the night without rushing it forward. The crew ends here because the next plan can wait until morning.
Crew's note
The stools sit empty. No one decides fast here.
What visitors say
Tucked into a quiet corner, this cocktail bar feels like a little escape from the busy streets outside. The space is intimate and cozy, perf…
If you are in the area definitely give this bar a go. However it is not worth taking a ride just to ger here. The atmosphere is impressive b…
The walk between
The walk between them runs the length of Banthat Thong's corridor, the same strip drawing the queues and the late-night press this year. You'll pass dessert windows still glowing, the midnight energy the scout research keeps mentioning.
- Start with the griddle stop first while the charcoal is still roasting; toast moves fast and the queue builds after 9pm.
- Save The Photobooth for the second half of your evening when sitting sounds better than standing, especially if live music is part of the plan.
FAQ
- How long should I expect to wait at each stop?
- The toast shop moves quickly, even with a line; most visitors finish their order within ten minutes of placing it. The cocktail bar is smaller and fills up, so arriving earlier in the evening gives you more seating options.
- What's the price feel for this course?
- Toast runs between 20 and 25 baht depending on the filling, with free water available inside. The cocktail bar is priced at full craft-bar level, so budget accordingly if you're planning more than one drink.
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