Aroy Mak Mak. 🇹🇭
🍽️ food & drinks - [4.5/5] ⭐️
-Spicy Deep Fried Pork Neck Salad 🥗 🌶️
- Creamy Omelette with Stir-Fried Pork Neck with Garlic & Bird's Eye Chilli 🐖🧄
-Stir-Fried Thai Instant Noodles with garlic and pork 🥓🍜
-Creamy omelet with Thai Stir-Fried basil leaves & chili on rice 🍚 🍳
📍 location - [4/5] ⭐️
Located along the super trendy and bustling Banthat Thong Road (1982 Wang Mai), right near Chulalongkorn University. It’s an amazing food stretch to explore, though it requires a bit of walking or a quick ride from the train stations.
• By Transit: It’s roughly a 10 to 15-minute walk or a very short TukTuk/Grab ride from either National Stadium BTS Station or Sam Yan MRT Station.Here Duan (Banthat Thong)
🎭 ambience & staff - [4/5] ⭐️
The restaurant itself is a standard Thai shophouse, so the dining space is a little small and tight. However, the inside is completely air-conditioned and features a cool, vibey retro-chic interior with tiled tables and vintage posters. The staff are friendly, high-energy, and super accustomed to managing crowds, keeping the whole vibe lively and efficient.
⌛️the wait - [4.5/5] ⭐️
During the peak dinner rush (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM), the queue outside can get crazy long because of how viral this place is. Going later at 8:30 PM is the ultimate power move! Because it was past the main dinner peak, the wait time wasn't too long at all, and you can get ushered straight to a table relatively quickly.
💡 PRO-TIP: While they serve premium street-style food, the generous portions of massive crab chunks and fresh river prawns make it worth every Baht. If you go later at night like 8:30 PM to skip the queue, just cross your fingers that their famous crab meat isn't sold out for the day!
💬 final verdict
Would I come back? Definitely! 💯 The food is incredibly nice and packed with authentic Thai flavors. Even though the shop is on the smaller side, timing your visit for a late-night dinner at 8:30 PM is the perfect way to enjoy great food without the brutal waiting times!
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If you're planning to visit Here Duan on Banthat Thong Road, it's worth knowing more about their menu to get the best dining experience. Beyond the spicy deep-fried pork neck salad and creamy omelets, their stir-fried Thai instant noodles with garlic and pork are a hidden gem for noodle lovers craving authentic flavors. One tip I found helpful is timing your visit around 8:30 PM. The queue tends to be long during peak dinner hours, but arriving later lets you enjoy the lively retro-chic ambiance with minimal wait. Plus, the staff are friendly and efficient, making the experience smooth even when the place is buzzing. Don’t miss out on their massive crab chunks and fresh river prawns if available—they add a premium touch to the street-style dishes. From my visit, the generous portion sizes and bold seasoning perfectly represent traditional Thai comfort food. Navigating here is straightforward: it’s about 10-15 minutes’ walk from National Stadium BTS or Sam Yan MRT, or a quick tuk-tuk ride. The combination of accessibility, authentic menu choices, and vibrant atmosphere makes Here Duan a must-try spot when exploring Bangkok's street food scene.
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