Songwat - Chinatown Yaowaraj

I flew in from Phitsanulok to Don Mueang and met up with my friends. We parked our car at the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, which is absolutely massive! Walking around that station felt like a major workout for a non active person like me. I told my friends we should keep it light today because I have a marathon concert tomorrow from 2 PM until 2 AM! But we all know that a light day in Bangkok never actually stays light. Our main plan for today is taking the MRT into the city to explore the trendy Song Wat area and head to Yaowaraj for a big dinner. Let the journey begin! 🚆🏮🍜

Song Wat: The main road stretches 1.2 kilometers along the river as a key part of Samphanthawong which is the smallest district in Bangkok. While the entire district covers just 1.4 square kilometers the most popular creative zone is concentrated within a roughly 600 meter section. This compact area is famous for its seamless blend of historic architecture and modern lifestyle.

The neighborhood is perfect for exploring on foot. You can walk through the entire trendy zone within 1 or 2 hours making it ideal for street photography or a casual stroll.

Chinatown Yaowaraj: Honestly, I usually try to avoid Yaowara่j because I really dislike crowded and hot places. But my friends dragged me there anyway, so I had to go! Since I was getting hungry, we looked for something quick and easy. We found a noodle shop, and surprisingly, it was so delicious that we finished the whole bowls! Just look at the photo!

Luckily at "Nam Dao Huu", I also found my favorite dessert spot. Their soy milk soft serve was incredibly good. The real surprise was the fried dough sticks with pandan custard dip. We thought we would have to take them home, but we finished everything in no time! This place really comforted me and made me feel like Yaowaraj was being kind to me after all. 🍜🍦😋Read more