In the middle of Chinatown, this restaurant is known for its way around a wok, shark fin (yes, the controversial kind), and a solid lineup of Chinese-style carbs. The fried rice, which comes with either shrimp or crab, is the real standout – the kind that hits your tongue with a punch of soy, garlic and wok hei – that elusive ‘bottom of the pan aroma’ that comes from high-heat stir-frying and the fiery breath of the wok. Go late, go hungry, and expect to leave with that unmistakable kitchen scent clinging to your clothes.
423 Yaowarat 3 Alley, Samphanthawong. 085-622-2989. Open daily 7pm-2.30am. Closed Monday.