Hidden Heat and Hearty Bites at Cookkimao Banthat Thong
by Crumpled Nomad
Jun 16, 2025
🌙 Location & Transportation Guide
📍 Just search for "Chulalongkorn University Night Market" (near MBK Shopping Mall)
🚇 Take the BTS to National Stadium Station, Exit 3, then a 5-minute walk! Super convenient for both students and tourists~
⏰ Best Time to Explore & Eat
• Opening Hours: Daily 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM (weekends are busier with a lively atmosphere!)
• Recommended to arrive around 6:00 PM, snap some beautiful sunset night market photos first, then start eating without worrying about hunger~
🍜 Must-Try Food Map (with detailed locations!)
1. Thipsamai Pad Thai 🥢
Michelin recommended! Signature crab meat pad thai with amazing wok hei, even better with an egg omelet~ (stall located on the 3rd row to the right of the entrance)
2. Volcano Ribs 🌶️
Sour and spicy to whet your appetite! Ribs cooked until the meat falls off the bone, paired with lemon leaves and bird’s eye chili, spicy and addictive! (blue tent in the middle area)
3. Mango Sticky Rice 🍧
Sticky rice drenched in rich coconut milk, mangoes bursting with sweetness! Choose the stall with the longest line; the coconut milk is freshly simmered~
4. Thai Milk Tea Slush 🧋
Street cart “Thai Tea Shaved Ice,” topped with condensed milk and crispy rice, only 30 THB per cup, super refreshing!
🎁 Hidden Tips & Avoidance Advice
• ✨ The student area has many second-hand bookstores and vintage shops, you can find retro T-shirts for just 100 THB!
• ❌ Be cautious buying souvenirs at the entrance; prices drop by at least half further inside!
• 📸 Must-Check-In Spots: Neon sign at the night market entrance, and photo with the smoky street food stalls, guaranteed to get likes instantly~
💡 Friendly Reminders
• Remember to bring cash! Most stalls don’t accept electronic payments, and nearby ATMs have long lines
• Wear comfortable slippers! The ground is a bit slippery but won’t tire your feet even after walking a lot
• If you can’t handle spicy food, remember to have a drink with you; Thai spiciness is super intense🌶️
Tag your foodie buddy and rush over! Experience Thai food freedom at Chula Night Market now~ 🥳
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