Baan Maesomporn - Crab paste shop (Talat Phlu) | Bangkok
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Mae Somporn's Rice Vermicelli with Crab Curry Sauce (Talat Phlu) | Bangkok
A Hidden Gem in Talat Phlu: Mae Somporn’s Crab Curry Rice Vermicelli | Bangkok
There are two ways to reach this shop on foot. If you park under the Talat Phlu Bridge, you can walk along the canal-side path; look for the sign pointing to the canal-tour boat pier (opposite Wat Paknam), and you’ll spot the shop on your left just before reaching the water’s edge.
However, if you prefer an easier parking spot and a shorter walk, park at Wat Khun Chan. Face Pavilion 2, walk to the right, and follow the path past the Sa Sae Hok Siang Tueng Chinese shrine; the shop will be right there on your left. This route is closer and cooler.
Locals call this area "Pak Khlong Dan." It was historically connected to Khlong Bangkok Yai—hence the name "Wat Paknam" (Temple at the Mouth of the River). It is an old community, said to have existed since the reign of King Rama III.
Now, let’s talk about the food. The menu isn't extensive—it feels like a home-cooked operation where a mother sells food to locals to pass the time. However, with more tourists wandering into the area lately, outsiders have started to discover the place. When asked if everything is homemade, the owner confirms that the only item *not* made in-house is the rice vermicelli noodles themselves.
There are just over ten main dishes, with the rest being snacks—though delicious ones, especially the fried items. There is a decent selection of drinks. The shop is set in a private home; it’s clean, shady, and a pleasant place to sit. Tourists drop by constantly while you eat; surprisingly, even on weekdays, there seem to be more foreign visitors here than on weekends.
There are two things that seem a bit of a pity for the owner: the shop is closed on Saturdays—a day when there would likely be many customers—and the tourists who pass by while people are eating... The first question everyone asks is whether seating is available on the second floor, but the shop only operates on the ground floor.
The reason is that Mae Somporn’s children have full-time jobs; if they were to open every day, they would never get a day off. Also, the second floor isn't opened because the view of the Buddha image across the street is blocked by a roof—otherwise, the place would surely be packed with Chinese tourists all day long. If you come to visit and park for free at the temple, please don't forget to make a donation to the temple as well.
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays)
The phone number and other contact details are in the last photo.
A Hidden Gem in Talat Phlu: Mae Somporn’s Crab Curry Rice Vermicelli | Bangkok
There are two ways to reach this shop on foot. If you park under the Talat Phlu Bridge, you can walk along the canal-side path; look for the sign pointing to the canal-tour boat pier (opposite Wat Paknam), and you’ll spot the shop on your left just before reaching the water’s edge.
However, if you prefer an easier parking spot and a shorter walk, park at Wat Khun Chan. Face Pavilion 2, walk to the right, and follow the path past the Sa Sae Hok Siang Tueng Chinese shrine; the shop will be right there on your left. This route is closer and cooler.
Locals call this area "Pak Khlong Dan." It was historically connected to Khlong Bangkok Yai—hence the name "Wat Paknam" (Temple at the Mouth of the River). It is an old community, said to have existed since the reign of King Rama III.
Now, let’s talk about the food. The menu isn't extensive—it feels like a home-cooked operation where a mother sells food to locals to pass the time. However, with more tourists wandering into the area lately, outsiders have started to discover the place. When asked if everything is homemade, the owner confirms that the only item *not* made in-house is the rice vermicelli noodles themselves.
There are just over ten main dishes, with the rest being snacks—though delicious ones, especially the fried items. There is a decent selection of drinks. The shop is set in a private home; it’s clean, shady, and a pleasant place to sit. Tourists drop by constantly while you eat; surprisingly, even on weekdays, there seem to be more foreign visitors here than on weekends.
There are two things that seem a bit of a pity for the owner: the shop is closed on Saturdays—a day when there would likely be many customers—and the tourists who pass by while people are eating... The first question everyone asks is whether seating is available on the second floor, but the shop only operates on the ground floor.
The reason is that Mae Somporn’s children have full-time jobs; if they were to open every day, they would never get a day off. Also, the second floor isn't opened because the view of the Buddha image across the street is blocked by a roof—otherwise, the place would surely be packed with Chinese tourists all day long. If you come to visit and park for free at the temple, please don't forget to make a donation to the temple as well.
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays)
The phone number and other contact details are in the last photo.
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