Dear Fork,
Bao station with many flavors.
I missed you again. I stumbled upon a small hole in the wall again. The perk of going to Charoenkrung street is that there are so many hidden gems of street food along the whole street. This particular street connects China town through a few parts of the city, displaying the the old town Chinese vibe in Bangkok remarkably. The busy street has its flaw. There is no parking area provided! Luckily, I went there on the weekend and street parking was not as challenging.
Tuang - by Chef Yip, has set its standard as one of the best affordable dim sum in Bangkok. The casual setting is the place where you see people coming in and out, lining up ordering food home throughout the day. Famous for its Lava Bun that has so many variety for such a tiny restaurant. On the inside, the wall is filled with certificates and awards of the restaurant itself and the infamous Chef Yip Yun Keong, a Hong Kong-born, the person behind the success of Chinese restaurant in the 5-Star, Shangri La hotel.
Shang Hai Xiao Long Bao
Shrimp RIce Flour Roll, Pork Spare RIbs, Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (Hakao)
Let's talk about the food. Everything was so darn cheap! I got Shang Hai Xiao Long Bao (฿40/tray), Pork Spare Ribs (฿40/tray), Hakao (฿50/tray), Shrimp Rice Roll (฿50/plate) and Custard Lava Bun (฿17/pc). o_O... WOW!!! I know right!? Only a few bucks for such good meal, why not? The BBQ Pork Rice Roll and Hakao is highly recommended here. The BBQ Pork Rice Roll is so soft, melt in you mouth along with the warm flavorful sauce, just heavenly.
And...here's my favorite TADA! Egg Yolk Lava Bun or they called it Custard Lava Bun here. This was incredible, with the perfect amount of the custard. The taste was so good I had to order more for take-out. #sorrynotsorry (It was still great after a few hours and a few secs of heating-up). I wish you could join me next time! 3.5/5 it is. This place is actually better than some hotel dim sum places, not to be named, it's so closed to this restaurant. ><"
The best Egg Yolk Lava Bun!!
Tuang - by Chef Yip
Address: 2029/9 Charoen Krung Rd, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120
Tel: 086-603-0908
Business Hours: Everyday 7.00AM - 5.30PM
Parking: Off-street.
Price: ฿฿฿