Yaowarat Road in the evening – Chinatown in Bangkok (video)
This time another beautiful video, completely dedicated to Yawarat Road ie Chinatown in Bangkok.
The most famous street that symbolizes the ภาษาไทย-Chinese culture covers the area from Odeon Gate. Bangkok's Chinatown is centered around Yaowarat Road (เยาวราช) in the Samphanthawong district. Chinatown is an old trading center in the extensive area between Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road. There are many small streets and alleys full of shops and vendors selling everything. It has been the main trading center of the Chinese community in Bangkok since they moved from the old site in the city, near Phahurat (Indian market). Now about 200 years ago.
Yaowarat Road is also famous for much varied and delicious food. Every evening the streets of China Town turn into a large open-air restaurant.
The streetlights, neon signs and red-colored lanterns illuminate the way, creating an atmosphere of excitement and mystery typical of a bustling Asian city center. But it's not just the light that stimulates your senses; the scents emanating from the countless stalls and restaurants are equally enchanting. Food lovers from all over the world flock to Yaowarat to enjoy an eclectic mix of Thai and Chinese dishes. The area is known for its street food and you can find everything from crispy duck and steaming dim sum to freshly grilled seafood and sweet desserts such as mango sticky rice or dewy mochi.
An evening stroll along Yaowarat Road is a succession of culinary adventures. You will see fiery woks that flambé and chefs who prepare the most delicious dishes with impressive skill. There are stalls specializing in noodle soups, where smoke and steam rise from huge pots and customers slurp at their bowls of hot, spicy broth.
For those who like adventurous food, Yaowarat offers some exotic delights. It is not uncommon to come across stalls selling fried insects or other unique snacks. But even if you decide to have your culinary experience in one of the regular restaurants along Yaowarat, you won't be disappointed. Many of these eateries have been around for generations and offer authentic Cantonese dishes, often with a Thai twist.
Ending with a dessert or a cool drink is almost mandatory. Be sure to try the fresh fruit juices, cold coconut drinks, or one of the traditional Chinese desserts that are available in abundance.
Thus, Yaowarat Road in the evening is not only a feast for the taste buds, but is also a true visual and auditory spectacle. The buzz of the crowd, the shout of street vendors and the ubiquitous smell of spicy, fried and grilled food make an evening here an unforgettable experience. It is a must-visit for any culinary traveler in Bangkok.
Video: Yaowarat Road at night – Chinatown in Bangkok
Watch the video here:
I just went there last Saturday evening and it looked a bit different than on the video.
You could walk on the heads and walk from one stall to the next at a walking pace.
Lots of Farang and Chinese walking around.
It's just a pity that traffic was allowed through the narrow streets.
Cars, s and motorcycles almost drove you off your socks.
But indeed something for everyone when it comes to food.
Still worth a look but also want to check it out during the day when I'm back in BKK.
We went to Thailand for 3 weeks at the beginning of June. We started in Bangkok and took the TukTuk to Chinatown. Had seen many videos on You Tube before we went to Thailand. Also from Chinatown! But when you get there and you walk through Yaowarat street you don't know what hit you.
What a pleasant crowd and what a delicious meal we had. The street food was great. Would have liked to hang out longer. Really recommended. We will definitely return.
When I'm in China Town, I enjoy it intensely. I could live there, so to speak. One downside: There are always way too many tourists present, making it way too busy. That's a pity, but it's no different.