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Jok Pochana

Restaurant Thai restaurant

👍 Jan 2023: Sadly the food taste and service has greatly declined. There is no flavour or soul. Curries were watery and mega sugary. Our requests for no sugar etc were forgotten. We didn't have a good time this time. Seating is an issue, food takes a long time and then it doesn't taste good. Nothing... People often mention Thai, good, street, authentic, curry, Bangkok, time, restaurant, family, people,


Address

34 Samsen Rd, Ban Phan Thom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

Website

restaurant-39430.business.site

Contact

+66 88 890 5263

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: (Māgha Pūjā), 4 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Māgha Pūjā (Observed)), 4 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Thai (15) good (13) street (10) authentic (8) curry (8) Bangkok (8) time (7) restaurant (7) family (6) people (6)
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  • 3/5 jigme phuntsok �. 1 year ago on Google • 195 reviews
    Extremely nice and attentive family whose English is quite good. Authentic Thai food is an endangered species in Thailand, and Jok Pochama is one of the very few places I personally would classify as having that authentic Thai taste, but only if you dine early in the day when they are slow. If you go when they are busy the food quality declines sharply. Don’t even eat there when you need to wait for a table. In that case everything is undercooked, vegetables are huge chunks which are not finely cut as they should be. Food is terrible on sunday nights. Here you can enjoy seafood and vegetarian dishes which are difficult to find elsewhere in this city of pork, beef and chicken. I’ve often opted to sit inside to avoid the cigarette smoke from people who stand around on the street lighting one cigarette after another.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna T. 1 year ago on Google • 313 reviews
    We absolutely loved it. The service is amazing, they gave us free ice for the water we brought with us, and every dish we ordered was incredible. One of the best pad thais of the trip (80), amazing garlic and pepper chicken (80), delicious morning glory (60), and a nice Thai green curry (80). That + a plain rice (10) + a large beer (80) came to 390THB. Best value meal of our trip, and maybe the most tasty too. Cute little tables on the street with a string of fairy lights.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rowena V. 4 years ago on Google
    Seriously one of the best Thai food we’ve ever had. I don’t care for curry but I can eat this a million times. It’s tucked away on a small side street. I already had it marked on my google saved but the owner stopped to take a pic with us while coming back from breakfast. He said that we need to come back for dinner and it made me really want to try the food. Glad we did
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lily 1 year ago on Google
    Jan 2023: Sadly the food taste and service has greatly declined. There is no flavour or soul. Curries were watery and mega sugary. Our requests for no sugar etc were forgotten. We didn't have a good time this time. Seating is an issue, food takes a long time and then it doesn't taste good. Nothing is alright. I do still love Mr Lek and his wife, I wish them well. Perhaps more helpers or serving less people, I don't know. July 2022: I love Mr Lek, and his staff. The food is really good, authentic Thai flavours, made on spot. Spice level can be adjusted upon request. Ingredients are fresh. Thai style. The restaurant is away from the party streets but close enough. Luckily we were there when party scene was still calm. But still the restaurant was usually always full.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elie K. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite place to eat in Bangkok. Forget about rooftops, infinity pools with view, fake floating market and come down to earth to eat proper Thaï food. Motobike cross the restaurant, the kitchen is outside, the plates are in plastic, yes now you are in the real Thaïland. The food ? Pfff it's been very difficult for me to try an other restaurant after this one. I come back here at least once each time I come back to Bangkok. It's one of my favorite place to eat and meet nice people in Thaïland. Don't trust me, try this place !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 pedro l. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here is the best , freshest around . A 2 generation family run gem, great pricing with rice/noodle dishes from 60b. Top staff, aircon, and insanely delicious Thai food! I love carrot so they add It to all my food
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chas S. 7 months ago on Google • 389 reviews
    This is one of those great little street restaurants with really good food. We got the last table which is always a good sign. We ordered and out meal came out quickly. It was really good. My wife does not usually eat much of the Larb Moo, but she gobbled this one up.

  • 5/5 Jakkrid Khaw Oat K. 4 years ago on Google
    Search this place from google map.. Then visit with my friend. I am Thai so i know the taste that how Thai food should be and i would say this is one of the best i ever had. Old lady owner really friendly and gave us best recommendation. She said kha kai Super is the must so we tried. It was really the best as she said. Love it so much. Price is very good. Super highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Penelope C. 1 year ago on Google
    The best food we have had in Bangkok. We have been here several times and ordered different things everytime. Cannot fault a thing with the food - it is perfect. An absolute gem. The Panang curry is the best I have ever had. Lovely family run business. Good prices. You will be going back over and over again. The food always come out quickly too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hoanglan L. 3 months ago on Google • 239 reviews New
    Very fresh shrimp and squid but very spicy. Should ask for less or no spicy. Delicious fried rice with shrimp.

  • 5/5 David Gómez S. 2 months ago on Google • 112 reviews New
    I just had one of the best dinners of my life here 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤. Outstanding fried fish and morning glory. It's worth the wait!!

  • 5/5 Ibnu W. 5 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Coincidentally found this place when i was back from evening jog. Padthai was superb, one of the best i’ve ever try in my life. Price was very affordable. And the boss was soooo friendly. Forget all of the overrated rooftop restaurant. This will be the first place that i will suggest to people to have a dinner at.

  • 5/5 Monika M. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Second time in Bangkok and second time in Jok Pochana. Love the place, the service and the atmosphere. Real thai authentic food. Strongly recommend pad see ew and massaman curry🤗

  • 5/5 nadia k. 8 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Amazing food at low prices, what more could you want! Highly recommend the yellow curry, no words!! My favourite spot in Bangkok! My only complaint is that they don’t open earlier

  • 5/5 Melanie G. 9 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Thanks to the wonderful reviews I visited on my last night in Bangkok and I agree. Had one of the best meals of my stay. Delicious cheap food full of freshness and flavour. Wish I had discovered earlier. Sorry about photos had already eaten first. Yum Yum

  • 5/5 Whut F. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb Thai street food! Really great service and the food was just Beautiful!!!

  • 4/5 Subendra T. 4 years ago on Google
    A short walk from our hotel. A hidden gem of sorts although very popular with tourists. Aim to visit a bit before/after peak hours. Open till midnight. Friendly owners & staff. Prices are reasonable. We had 2 dinners here, the 1st & last day. No regrets. Everything was good. Made fresh, authentic, decent portions & packed with flavor. Notable dishes would be the pad thai, spicy mussels, fried morning glory & pork laab. Wash it all down with a smoothie or cold beer. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Ken M. 3 months ago on Google New
    A great street restaurant. Every dish was will flavoured, the vegetable dishes bigger than expected and the bill was very, very reasonable. One of the best meals I've had in Bangkok. I'll definitely be back

  • 5/5 Pete N. 4 years ago on Google
    Looking for authentic, every day thai food experience? Looking for a place where locals also come to eat ? Where every day fresh ingredients are prepared by a chef and owner commonly known to the neighborhood as "Mr. Lek". Then you have to visit this restaurant. The staff is like a family and you can tell the difference, becouse they are having fun during work. I always was more then satisfy with my stay at Mr Lek's. A go out now recommendation. You won't regret it.

  • 5/5 E K. 5 years ago on Google
    Super yummy authentic Thai food! We have tried couple of dishes and all great. Everyone was very friendly, and made sure we got everything we need. When I mentioned I found this place in TA - that made them very happy. They shared some of the worries of people who keep coming back. Owners wife invited me inside to show all tails with people signatures from all over the world 🌎 She asked me to sign one tile too. If I am around I will call in and say HI 👋🏻.

  • 3/5 Gerold S. 1 year ago on Google
    I really don't know what the big hype is about. The food was descent but not outstandig. I had better for less money. I also would not say that this is authentic street food, since there were no locals eating ( probably because it is overpriced). If you wanna go anyways, then i would recommend to go in the afternoon. At night the place is way too crowded. Good luck:)

  • 5/5 Daniele P. 1 year ago on Google
    We tried this place and we found it amazing, their curry crab is so delicious, seriously one of the best thai food place I ever tried. It's situated in a quiet and calm place and the staff is super nice and kind also.

  • 4/5 Melody und Marc F. 1 year ago on Google
    A small but very good Restaurant. Typical Thai, not luxury but good food 🍜. Prices are also very good. We'll come back 😋👌

  • 5/5 Luca B. 1 year ago on Google
    I love mr Lek and his staff!! He is super nice, lovely and he makes you feel like you are home! The food is spectacular, the best pad Thai I ever had and the best soup! Price super affordable! Súper recomendable!!

  • 4/5 KY “Karyne” L. 4 years ago on Google
    I guess the food in Thai are generally pretty awesome. My favourite from this shop is their curry crab (no photo because we were too hungry then). The curry flavour opens up your appetite and it is finger linking good! It is not spicy at all so if that's your worry, you dont have to.

  • 5/5 Łukasz W. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food at very affordable prices. Friendly service. You don't have to wait long for food.

  • 5/5 riko b. 2 years ago on Google
    Each time in bkk....! Good food on a little charming street in Samsen area... To do !

  • 5/5 SOOMIN R. 1 year ago on Google
    My last visiting was 2019 and visited again 2022. it was still same. Kind staffs and delicious food :D Also price is reasonable, so you must try.

  • 5/5 MALAINGRE C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent pad thaï in a quiet and peaceful street. The food is fresh and tasty. The service is amazing, with a lot of care. I will come back!

  • 5/5 Aslan V. 2 years ago on Google
    At first we were annoyed by the pushy waiter and overload of tourists, but when we finally sat down and ate, we were blown away! One of the best Thai food we have eaten! (We were here in January 2016)

  • 5/5 giada s. 2 years ago on Google
    Super food, great taste at a very cheap price!!! Super recommended!! Best place in the street!!

  • 4/5 Erica T. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered the Tum Yum with shrimp. The shrimp was some of the best I’ve ever eaten but I wish the soup had come spicier. It was very mild. I guess because we are tourists they assumed mild. Great flavour otherwise though

  • 5/5 Neeraj 9 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The best dining experience for me and my travel group in Bangkok! Jok Pachana is a family business with excellent, authentic food made from fresh ingredients. A lovely family and delightful owner/head chef. Very, very affordable too.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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