Best Pad See Ew in Town?

Question

So I finally went to that place everyone's been raving about. The Pad See Ew was phenomenal, seriously some of the best I've ever had. But...the service was kinda slow. I was there on a busy Saturday night, so I get it, but I almost missed my movie. My question is: are they always this busy, or was it just a fluke? I really wanna go back, but not if I'm gonna be late for everything again!

agnieszka · Answer

ngl saturday night is peak chaos there, especially after 7pm. if you go around 5pm on a weekday you'll basically walk in and the sen chan is still fresh from the morning batch so it's extra chewy. also their takeaway is surprisingly fast if u order ahead on grab, just eat it in the park nearby

kristinbreuer · Answer

If you're set on the Thong Lor location, go right when they open at 11am on a weekday. I've walked in at 11:15 and had the place mostly to myself. The lunch rush doesn't really hit until 12:30, so you've got a solid hour window. Also, the khao soy there is underrated if you want to switch it up next time.

katarzyna · Answer

try the branch on sukhumvit soi 26 instead, it's usually calmer even on weekends and the kitchen's just as good. the original thong lor spot has that hype crowd issue but the soi 26 one has more tables and aircon so people don't linger as long. also if you're in a rush, ask for 'pad see ew mai sen' which is the wider noodle version and they cook it faster than the regular one

resi · Answer

the grab takeout hack is real, i order from there all the time and it's ready in like 10 mins. also pro tip, ask for extra garlic on the side, they always hook it up and it makes the leftovers even better the next day

kathieschley · Answer

Weekends are always a madhouse there. It's a popular spot, so expect a wait, especially on Saturday nights. Try going on a weeknight, maybe for an early dinner, you'll probably get seated much faster. The Pad See Ew is worth the wait though, seriously.

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