Thachang

There’s something instantly disarming about Thachang. Maybe it’s the soft clutter of familiar things—a rocking horse on a shelf, postcards pinned to the wall, gumball machines stacked like they’ve been there forever. Or maybe it’s the scent of Thai comfort food drifting through the air, pulling you in before you even glance at the menu.

It feels like entering someone’s fondest memory—part holiday home, part hidden haunt. Tucked along the ever-buzzing Telok Ayer Street, this laid-back Thai restaurant doesn’t try to be trendy—it just is. Wood-panelled walls, worn-in furniture, and vintage curios all lend the space a casual, collected feel, like a place that’s been growing into itself for years.

String lights and Thai flags hang above a mini grocery stocked with local snacks and childhood favourites, adding a wink of playfulness. Thachang is part neighbourhood hangout, part Bangkok back-alley bar, and all charm. It’s warm, a little quirky, and impossible to forget.