Khao Tom Pla Kimpo
Bang Kholaem Khwaeng, Bangkok
Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Khao Tom Pla Kimpo works when the priority is a casual late-evening local meal rather than a dressed-up Bangkok dinner. It makes more sense for repeat visitors and food-focused explorers than for travelers looking for hotel polish, cocktails, or a splurge setting.
About Khao Tom Pla Kimpo
Bangkok rewards repeat eaters who look beyond a single formal dinner plan and pay attention to practical evening options. Khao Tom Pla Kimpo is one of those Bangkok entries to keep on a short list when timing and simplicity matter: it is a casual venue open in the evening on Monday, Saturday, Sunday.
The appeal is planning-based rather than decorative. Choose it when the group wants a casual Bangkok stop during its posted opening window, not when the night depends on a more elaborate restaurant brief. If the plan calls for cocktails, hotel dining, or another polished setting, compare it with the options below instead.
Use it for an evening meal, not a formal night out
The main reason to keep Khao Tom Pla Kimpo on the list is timing. Its hours are Monday, Saturday, Sunday from 4:30–11 PM, with Tuesday through Friday closed. That makes it useful for an evening plan on the days it opens, while also making advance schedule-checking important.
Approach the setting with casual expectations. The dress code is casual, so this is better framed as an easy Bangkok meal stop than as an occasion built around ceremony.
Who should choose it over a hotel restaurant
Choose Khao Tom Pla Kimpo if a casual Bangkok meal during its posted evening hours fits the plan. Choose another option if the night needs a bar program, hotel setting, or clearly defined premium dining format. For broader planning, pair this kind of stop with Pearl's Bangkok restaurants guide, then use the Bangkok bars guide or the Bangkok hotels guide if the evening needs a more structured finish.
Planning details
- Location
- 1901 à¸. à¹à¸à¸£à¸´à¸à¸à¸£à¸¸à¸ Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
- Website
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +66641956665
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Khao Tom Pla Kimpo reads like a classic, neighborhood porridge house anchored in Bangkok's riverside foodways. The writing frames it as a long-established, unpretentious spot where simplicity defines the experience: clear rice porridge, a rotating set of proteins, and an emphasis on fish. Located in a pragmatic port district that caters to fishermen and dock workers, the place feels cozy and lived-in rather than polished. For visitors willing to detour off the main tourist routes, it comes across as a quietly rewarding, locally rooted find that preserves the modest culinary traditions of the river corridors.
Best For
This is a place built for breakfast and late-night cravings, the two rhythms that make khao tom central to Bangkok life. The restaurant’s fish-forward menu and straightforward preparations suit casual, everyday meals—families and local workers pop in for nourishing bowls any hour. Because the kitchen operates on the logic of repetition and freshness, the spot is best for no-fuss dining rather than formal celebrations. Travelers seeking an authentic, working-class food experience in Bang Kho Laem will find it especially relevant during morning and overnight service windows.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s fish specialization: order the Mixed Sea Bass Porridge or the Boiled Rice Soup with Seafood to sample the kitchen’s strengths. Seafood Salad is also a signature that demonstrates the kitchen’s sourcing focus. The menu is organized around a clear porridge base with rotating proteins, so favor fish preparations and ask staff about what’s freshest that day. Expect simple, comforting flavors rather than elaborate plating—this is about provenance and timing more than novelty.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and welcoming with the aroma of fresh seafood and a comforting, traditional atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Mixed Sea Bass Porridge
- Boiled Rice Soup with Seafood
- Seafood Salad
Planning details
Location
1901 à¸. à¹à¸à¸£à¸´à¸à¸à¸£à¸¸à¸ Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tang Jai Yang (Bang Kho Laem), Thai-Chinese, ฿
- BKK Social Club, Cocktail Bar, Cocktail Bar
- Yu Ting Yuan, Cantonese, ฿฿฿฿
- Riva del Fiume, Italian, ฿฿฿
- Palmier by Guillaume Galliot, French, ฿฿฿
Restaurant context
How it compares
Khao Tom Pla Kimpo is the practical, informal choice in this set. Tang Jai Yang (Bang Kho Laem) is the closest value comparison, with a Thai-Chinese profile and ฿ pricing, so cross-shop it if the group wants a similarly low-pressure neighborhood meal with a clearer cuisine label. Between the two, Khao Tom Pla Kimpo is the better fit for a late local stop, while Tang Jai Yang is easier to frame as a casual Thai-Chinese dinner plan.
For a polished night, move up the ladder. Yu Ting Yuan is the splurge Cantonese option at ฿฿฿฿, better for a formal meal or special occasion. Riva del Fiume and Palmier by Guillaume Galliot sit in the ฿฿฿ tier and make more sense when ambience, service structure, European cooking are part of the brief.
If the night is really about drinks, do not force a restaurant decision. BKK Social Club is the cleaner pick for a cocktail-led plan, while Khao Tom Pla Kimpo works better before or instead of that kind of stop when food matters more than the bar.
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Compare Khao Tom Pla Kimpo
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khao Tom Pla Kimpo | Bangkok | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Tang Jai Yang (Bang Kho Laem) | Bangkok | Thai-Chinese | ฿ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| BKK Social Club | Bangkok | Cocktail Bar | ; | No published awards |
| Yu Ting Yuan | Bangkok | Cantonese | ฿฿฿฿ | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Riva del Fiume | Bangkok | Italian | ฿฿฿ | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Palmier by Guillaume Galliot | Bangkok | French | ฿฿฿ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Khao Tom Pla Kimpo?
Can Khao Tom Pla Kimpo accommodate groups?
If you are planning for several people, check directly with the venue and plan around its opening hours: Monday, Saturday, Sunday from 4:30–11 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Khao Tom Pla Kimpo?
Treat it as a practical Bangkok evening option. It is open Monday, Saturday, Sunday from 4:30–11 PM, closed Tuesday through Friday.
What should I wear to Khao Tom Pla Kimpo?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Khao Tom Pla Kimpo is casual, so there is no need to plan formal attire for the venue itself.
