Visiting Bangkok without hitting up her well-known supper spots would be remiss. Especially one listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand. 

Jeh O Chula has been serving family-style Thai dishes to a clientele of mostly curious tourists ever since its signature tom yum Mama noodles made its rounds on social media. The humble eatery never fails to see snaking queues of hungry diners along Charat Mueang Alley from the minute it opens. 

Pro tip: The queue is notoriously long, with some reviews citing up to a six hour wait, so wait it out at a nearby drinks stall after getting your queue number from the no-nonsense lady at the front. The eatery is situated next to a large drain, so choose wisely. Otherwise, skip the queue by ordering a family set meal from Klook.  

So, what of the Mama Tomyum (~220 – 320 baht) that put Jeh O Chula on the foodie map?

The secret is in the toppings. You can enjoy your noodles with a variety of meat and seafood-based toppings ranging from meatballs to prawns and even crab legs. Since I had already waited for over an hour (with another failed visit earlier), I went all out and got the one with the second-most toppings. Too bad Jeh-O Chula doesn’t do single portions. 

The noodles are ordinary – no surprise as we’re talking instant noodles here. What stood out for me were the meatballs and crispy pork. If there’s one dish Bangkok does exceptionally well in, it’s crispy pork. The seafood was also succulent and fresh. Mix the egg yolks in with the tom yum soup for extra comfort. 

Mama Tomyum (~220 – 320 baht)

Being a sashimi lover, I just had to try Jeh-O’s Thai-Style Salmon Sashimi (~250 baht). This was the highlight of my meal, with the Thai sauce adding a spicy and citrusy kick to the thick salmon slices. 

Thai-Style Salmon Sashimi (~250 baht)

Would I return? Perhaps in a group to try their side dishes. The noodles themselves are not mind-blowingly good to justify a two-hour wait, but the other items on the menu are worth a try if you’re able to skip the queue at Jeh-O Chula with Klook. 

Address: 113 ซ. จรัสเมือง Rong Muang, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Nearest MRT: Hua Lamphong
Opening Hours: 4pm – 12mn daily 

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