06/05/2026
HOW SIAM STAYED COOL? A 130-Year-Old Royal Secret!
Escaping the heat like Thai Royalty! Traveled back in time to Baan Wannakovit, a 130-year-old house serving the legendary ‘Khao Chae’ (Chilled Rice in Jasmine Water). It’s refreshing, aromatic, and available only during the summer. Would you try this floral-infused treat?
📍Location
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Operating Hours:
1. Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. A hidden gem specializing in authentic, "Royal-style" Thai cuisine, located in a charming 130-year-old historic wooden house.
2. Operating Days: Tuesday – Sunday **Closed: Every Monday**
3. Signature Dishes:
1. Khao Chae: Traditional rice soaked in cool jasmine-scented water, served year-round.
2. Kanom Jeen Sao Nam: Rice vermicelli with pineapple and fish balls.
3. Mee Krob: Authentic Thai crispy noodles.
4. Parking: Very limited on-site parking. Visitors often use the paid parking at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara nearby.
5. Reservations: Highly recommended, as there are very few tables. **Call +66 81 922 6611.**
Public transportations
1) MRT Sam Yot (Exit 3): ***Recommended*** This is the nearest station. From here, you can:
- Walk: 10 minutes (800m) along Tanao Road.
- Quick Ride: Take a 3-minute motorbike taxi or taxi to the restaurant.
2) Public Bus: Several lines stop at the Democracy Monument or the Khok Wua Intersection, both within a short walk.
- Sao Chingcha (Giant Swing) 350m (4 mins) (From MRT Sam Yot) Recommended Lines: *12 (3-37)*, *35 (4-8)*, *42 (4-10)*, 3-53
- Democracy Monument 500m (7 mins) Recommended Lines: 2 (3-1), 15 (4-2), 47 (3-41), 59 (1-8), 60 (1-38), 70 (2-14), 503, 509 (4-60), 511 (3-22E)
- Khok Wua Intersection 600m (8 mins) Recommended Lines: 157, *511*, S1 (Suvarnabhumi airport line)*Recommended*
3) Chao Phraya Express Boat: Get off at Tha Chang or Phra Arthit piers, followed by a 5-10 minute taxi or tuk-tuk ride.
Pro Tip: Use the ViaBus App for real-time bus tracking, or a ride-hailing app like Grab for a direct door-to-door drop-off.**
