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    Mei Jiang

    Khlong Ton Sai, Bangkok

    Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand

    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Mei Jiang works for a polished special-occasion meal on Bangkok's Charoen Nakhon riverfront, especially if staying or meeting on the Thonburi side. It is a practical pick rather than an award-led destination: good when location, ease, a composed dining room matter more than a heavily documented chef or tasting-menu story.

    About Mei Jiang

    Mei Jiang is a Bangkok restaurant. It is open for lunch and dinner from Wednesday through Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday, lists a smart-casual dress code. Beyond those basics, specific public details such as awards, signature dishes, pricing, chef biography, menu format are not readily available. The safest way to evaluate it is by timing and fit.

    If the meal is part of a wider Bangkok plan, pair it with our full Bangkok hotels guide or use our full Bangkok restaurants guide to compare other dining options before committing.

    Worth considering when the schedule fits your Bangkok plans

    This is not for diners chasing named awards, chef biography, exact prices, or a clearly published tasting-menu format. The better use case is practical: Mei Jiang offers lunch and dinner from Wednesday through Sunday, with a smart-casual dress code, making it easier to plan around known opening times.

    Because details are limited, treat Mei Jiang as a timing decision rather than a research-heavy culinary bet. That is not a knock; it just changes the decision. It suits diners who want a Bangkok restaurant that is open for either lunch or dinner on operating days and who do not need the meal to be justified by accolades. If the evening is meant to feel more like a major destination-dining event, compare it against Blue by Alain Ducasse before deciding.

    Know Before You Go

    • Good for: diners planning around a Wednesday-to-Sunday lunch or dinner meal in Bangkok.
    • Less ideal for: diners who need a published price range, named signature dishes, or award-led validation before choosing.
    • Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
    • Dress code: Smart casual.

    For a broader night out, cross-check Bangkok dining with our full Bangkok bars guide and our full Bangkok experiences guide.

    The takeThis is primarily an evening destination best suited to dinner occasions—date nights, business dinners and milestone celebrations all fit the remit. The write‑up emphasizes that the Charoen Nakhon strip now requires visitors to plan rather than wander, so Mei Jiang is a reservation‑first proposition for those arranging a special meal. Its position in a cluster of high‑calibre restaurants also makes it a logical choice for anyone seeking a formal or celebratory night out where the food and service are held to elevated standards.
    Venue detailsElevator
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextBangkok, Thailand
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    Located inside

    The Peninsula BangkokHotelThe Peninsula BangkokFull hotel guide

    Planning details

    Location
    333 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, 333 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
    Reservations
    Book on SevenRooms
    Website
    peninsula.com/bangkok
    Phone
    +6620202888
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Mei Jiang presents itself as a refined Chinese fine‑dining destination set along Bangkok’s Charoen Nakhon corridor. The copy stresses high standards—of room, service and kitchen—positioning the restaurant among the neighbourhood’s premium tables. That geographic context lends a scenic, slightly ceremonial quality: this is not a casual stop but a place people seek out for a polished evening. The overall impression is elegant and sophisticated with a romantic tilt, appropriate for diners who expect attentive service and elevated Cantonese and regional Chinese cooking in a setting that feels deliberately curated.

    Best For

    This is primarily an evening destination best suited to dinner occasions—date nights, business dinners and milestone celebrations all fit the remit. The write‑up emphasizes that the Charoen Nakhon strip now requires visitors to plan rather than wander, so Mei Jiang is a reservation‑first proposition for those arranging a special meal. Its position in a cluster of high‑calibre restaurants also makes it a logical choice for anyone seeking a formal or celebratory night out where the food and service are held to elevated standards.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the signatures listed: the Peking Duck and the deep‑fried crispy fillet of snow fish with chili salt are highlighted standouts, while lobster and scallop dumplings and the double‑boiled fish maw with conpoy underscore the kitchen’s focus on classic, ingredient‑driven preparations. Given the restaurant’s destination status, book ahead and plan a multi‑course dinner so you can sample a range of textures and temperatures—crispy, steamed and soupy—rather than arriving for a single plate. Reserve the Peking Duck early if you want it as part of the meal.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Plush, elegantly appointed dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking tropical gardens and the Chao Phraya River; impeccable attention to detail with fine bone china by designer Alan Chan.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedRomantic

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    WaterfrontGardenPrivate Dining

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    View

    WaterfrontGarden

    Accessibility

    ElevatorAccessible Parking

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Formal
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Peking Duck
    • Deep-Fried Crispy Fillet of Snow Fish with Chili Salt
    • Lobster Dumplings
    • Scallop Dumplings
    • Double-Boiled Fish Maw with Conpoy
    Planning details

    Location

    333 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, 333 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand · Directions

    +6620202888

    peninsula.com/bangkok

    Book on SevenRooms

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Baan Phraya, Thai, ฿฿฿
    • Thiptara Restaurant, Notable alternative
    • Terrace Rim Naam, Notable alternative
    • Blue by Alain Ducasse, French, French Contemporary, ฿฿฿฿
    • Lord Jim's, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How It Compares

    Choose Mei Jiang when the priority is an easier, polished riverfront meal in Khlong San. Baan Phraya is the clearer choice for Thai cooking at a ฿฿฿ level, while Mei Jiang makes more sense when the occasion calls for a composed hotel-district setting rather than a Thai-specific brief.

    Blue by Alain Ducasse is the splurge comparison: French and French contemporary, ฿฿฿฿, and better suited to diners who want the meal itself to be the main event. Mei Jiang is the safer pick for guests who value location and ease over a higher-stakes destination restaurant.

    For river ambiance, compare it with Thiptara Restaurant, Terrace Rim Naam, Lord Jim's. Those are the right cross-shops if the brief is “Bangkok river meal” rather than a specific cuisine or chef-led format.

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    Compare Mei Jiang
    Mei Jiang Bangkok and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    Mei JiangBangkok; ; No published awards
    Baan PhrayaBangkokThai฿฿฿
    2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    Thiptara RestaurantBangkok; ; No published awards
    Terrace Rim NaamBangkok; ; No published awards
    Blue by Alain DucasseBangkokFrench, French Contemporary฿฿฿฿
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #802025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #275Tatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #259
    Lord Jim'sBangkok; ; No published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is lunch or dinner better at Mei Jiang?

    Both lunch and dinner are available options on operating days. Mei Jiang is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, it is closed Monday and Tuesday. Choose lunch or dinner based on your Bangkok itinerary; Lord Jim's is another option to compare.

    What should a first-timer know about Mei Jiang?

    Plan around its opening pattern: closed Monday and Tuesday, then lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday in Bangkok. Its hours and smart-casual dress code are key; specific claims about awards, dishes, pricing, or menu format are not confirmed. If you want another Bangkok option to check, consider Baan Phraya.

    Can Mei Jiang accommodate groups?

    Group-accommodation details are not readily available. If you are planning for several diners, confirm availability, seating, any booking requirements directly with the restaurant. Thiptara Restaurant is another Bangkok restaurant to compare for a planned group meal.