Khao San Sek · Restaurant · Bangkok
Chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij's most talked-about opening
Khao San Sek is chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij's most talked-about opening, an innovative Thai restaurant on Song Wat Road in the old-Bangkok riverside quarter of Songwat, near Yaowarat. Named BK's Best New Restaurant 2026, it arrived on the back of Pam's crowning as the World's Best Female Chef at the 2025 World's 50 Best awards, and it channels her research-driven, contemporary lens on Thai cooking into a form that feels both scholarly and fun.
BK Magazine also named it Best New Restaurant Design for 2026, recognition for a room built to match the ambition of the cooking on Song Wat Road.
The concept is built around five sacred ingredients at the heart of Thai cuisine - rice, chili, coconut, fish sauce and palm sugar - and the name itself means sacred milled rice. The house menu runs through dishes like six-hour smoked beef tongue with sate and house pickles, Thai eggplant relish with sticky rice and herbs, and slow-cooked pork ribs in a three-flavor palm sauce, with an optional sato pairing.
It is one of the hottest tables in the city right now, so book well ahead and come ready for a full, structured tasting, not a casual drop-in.
Address: 1121 1123 Song Wat Rd, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Bangkok
Khao San Sek takes reservations through Chope. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Bangkok; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:30 - 23:00
- Tuesday: 16:30 - 23:00
- Wednesday: 16:30 - 23:00
- Thursday: 16:30 - 23:00
- Friday: 16:30 - 23:00
- Saturday: 11:30 - 23:00
- Sunday: 11:30 - 23:00
Frequently asked about Khao San Sek
How do I get a reservation at Khao San Sek in Bangkok?
Tables at Khao San Sek are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Bangkok plan, our Bangkok partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Khao San Sek?
Khao San Sek is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Khao San Sek?
Khao San Sek keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Khao San Sek located?
Khao San Sek is in Bangkok, at 1121 1123 Song Wat Rd, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100. MyRSVP can build it into a full Bangkok itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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