Bangkok’s food scene is often described through its biggest names. Yet an evening meal can be much simpler: something warm, a familiar flavour, and a table where nobody needs to rush. THAM Street Food brings that idea to Yen Akat Road, with a compact menu of Thai favourites, late opening hours and a particular affection for Khao Tom. This opening feature introduces the concept, the dishes and the practical details that help turn a new address into your next dinner plan.
A different starting point: a bowl of Khao Tom
THAM’s signature is Khao Tom, priced at 140 THB on its current menu. The listed ingredients are rice, minced pork, chicken broth, shiitake and ginger. That combination gives a useful sense of the restaurant’s starting point: everyday Thai cooking, with comfort at the centre. Rice sits in a light broth, while pork and mushrooms make the bowl more substantial. Ginger provides an aromatic thread without requiring a fiery introduction to Thai food.
For someone meeting the menu for the first time, it is an approachable place to begin. It also makes sense for an evening when a rich curry or a full plate of noodles feels like more than you want. The optional poached egg costs 15 THB, while three extra pork meatballs cost 39 THB. Those additions let you shape an order around your appetite rather than treating every bowl as the same meal.
Thai favourites, with room to choose
The menu moves from that gentle signature towards brighter, richer and more assertive flavours. Tom Yum with Prawns, at 170 THB, lists lemongrass, galangal, straw mushrooms and lime alongside the prawns. Rice is not included with this soup; a portion of jasmine rice is listed separately at 15 THB. It is a small detail, but a useful one when planning an order and comparing prices.
For a rice dish, Pork Pad Kra Pao is 150 THB with rice included. THAM lists minced pork, holy basil, garlic and oyster sauce, with chilli available on request. Chicken Khao Pad, also a straightforward first choice, is 140 THB and combines rice, chicken, egg, onion and soy sauce. Garlic Pepper Chicken is another 150 THB option with rice. Together, these dishes offer several routes into the menu without requiring a long explanation at the table.
Noodles, curry and the question of heat
Pad Thai appears in two versions: chicken at 160 THB and prawn at 170 THB. Both centre on rice noodles, egg, tofu and tamarind, with the protein changing between them. The menu describes the chicken version as tangy and savoury-sweet, and the prawn version as gently sweet. If you are choosing between them, the practical distinction is clear, as is the ten-baht difference.
Chicken Massaman, priced at 190 THB with rice included, takes the meal in a different direction. Its listed ingredients include Massaman curry paste, coconut milk, potatoes and peanuts. It is the option to consider when you want the richness of a coconut curry. THAM states that all dishes are served non-spicy by default, with heat available on request. Tell the team your preference when ordering, especially if you are sharing dishes with people who enjoy different spice levels.
Save room for mango sticky rice
There is a good reason to look at dessert before deciding how much to order. THAM lists mango sticky rice at 120 THB and describes it as its best-seller. The appeal is easy to understand from the combination alone: ripe fruit, sticky rice and coconut, with contrasting textures in the same mouthful. For a visitor exploring Thai food, it is a familiar name worth returning to after a savoury dish.
The other desserts keep the choice manageable. Coconut ice cream is 60 THB, while Khanom Tuay is also 60 THB for three small cups. THAM describes the latter as steamed coconut puddings with a sweet base and a gently salty coconut top. A bowl of rice soup followed by coconut pudding offers a very different meal from prawn noodles followed by mango sticky rice. Both fit the same compact menu.
An address for the later part of the evening
Timing matters here. THAM’s published opening hours are Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 PM until 1:00 AM the following morning; Sunday is closed. That makes it an address to consider for a late dinner, rather than assuming it will be available for lunch or an early evening meal. Check the current hours before travelling, particularly around holidays or if you plan to arrive close to closing time.
The official address is 15, 1 Yen Akat Road, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120. Use the full address when arranging your journey. Yen Akat is the useful local reference, and the district information helps distinguish it from other parts of the city. The owner-supplied photographs accompanying this feature show an evening table and THAM signage; they are included as a view of the venue, not as evidence of a visit by our editorial team.
Takeaway, hotel delivery and a sensible budget
THAM offers takeaway and hotel delivery. Its published number for orders is +66 95 732 7799. Call to confirm whether your hotel is covered, the delivery charge, availability and the expected arrival time. A published delivery option does not mean every Bangkok address is served, and the food total alone should not be treated as a delivered price.
For a simple food budget, Khao Tom and mango sticky rice total 260 THB at the listed prices. Chicken Massaman and coconut ice cream total 250 THB. These are examples calculated from the current menu, before drinks, extras or any delivery charge. If you have an allergy, discuss it before ordering: ingredient summaries are a guide, and sauces or preparation can introduce additional allergens.
If you are ordering for several people, agree on the rice, noodle and soup choices first, then add dessert. Check which dishes already include rice so that extras match what you need. Keeping the first order focused also leaves room to discover a different dish on another evening, rather than trying the entire menu at once.
Why THAM joins our Street Food selection
Our editorial reason for featuring THAM is its clear focus: a short menu of recognisable Thai dishes, transparent published prices and useful late-evening hours. Readers can compare that proposition with the other addresses in our Bangkok Street Food Top 10.
For a quick reference, visit our full THAM Street Food profile. For the latest menu, opening information and the stories behind the dishes, go directly to the official THAM website. Start with the dish that suits your evening, leave a little space for dessert, and confirm the practical details before setting out.
