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Phuthon Bar
Old-Town favorite for charcoal-grilled buns done the slow way. Pick your fillings (pandan custard is the move) and watch them toast over embers till crackly outside, soft inside. Mon–Sat 5pm–11pm, a 15‑min walk from Khao San. Most snacks under ฿100.
About
Follow the sweet whiff of charcoal down Phraeng Phuthon and you’ll land at Phuthon Bar, a tiny old‑town spot that lives up to its cult following. It’s all about toasted buns here—slow‑grilled over embers until the crust turns crackly and the center stays pillowy. Order at the counter, choose your fillings, then watch the patient, almost meditative grilling routine that regulars swear by.
Go classic with sangkaya (pandan custard) or butter‑sugar, or lean rich with chocolate and condensed milk. Each bun comes out blistered and glossy, built for sticky fingers and late‑night walks past the Giant Swing. Drinks skew simple and sweet to match. Most snacks land well under 100 THB, so it’s easy to try a few combos and share.
You’ll find it behind the Ministry of Interior in the Sam Phraeng lanes—about a 15‑minute stroll from Khao San, or a quick hop by tuk‑tuk if the heat wins. Doors open around 5pm and close by 11pm, Monday to Saturday. Expect a short wait during the evening rush; the slow grill is part of the charm.
Location
124 Phraeng Phuthon Rd, San Chao Pho Suea, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Phra Nakhon