168 Gyoza: Handmade Noodles and Dumplings in Yaowarat
168 Gyoza is a dumpling and fresh noodle shop in Yaowarat (Bangkok's Chinatown) that hand-makes its noodles in the shopfront, right by MRT Wat Mangkon.
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168 Gyoza is a dumpling and fresh noodle shop at 5 Plaeng Nam Road, Samphanthawong, right by MRT Wat Mangkon. Every noodle is made in-house. Try the dragon's beard noodles stir-fried with shrimp fat, xiaolongbao and seaweed salad. Open 11am to 9:30pm, closed Tuesdays.
Key takeaways
- All noodles are handmade fresh in the shopfront
- Try the dragon's beard noodles with shrimp fat, xiaolongbao and seaweed salad
- The mala gyoza is tasty but takes a while
- Right by MRT Wat Mangkon, easy to continue into Yaowarat
- Open 11am to 9:30pm, closed Tuesdays
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Yaowarat is famous for food, including Chinese food. Today Meeting Point is taking you to 168 Gyoza, a dumpling shop in Yaowarat with flavors that are anything but ordinary.
We really want to recommend this one. If you're passing by or planning to eat around Yaowarat, try 168 Gyoza. We're sure you'll love it. Just note that it's closed every Tuesday, so check the day. The big draw here is that they make all their own noodles. Everything is fresh, made right at the front of the shop where you can watch. The noodles are very soft and just right.
What Meeting Point tried at 168 Gyoza Yaowarat
Dragon's beard noodles stir-fried with shrimp fat
Really delicious. Well stir-fried with that smoky wok aroma, and the shrimp are big. Highly recommended. The oil here smells different from anywhere else. Of all the places we've tried, this one stir-fries it best.
Mala gyoza
Also tasty. The dumplings are good, but the mala sauce could be punchier. A bit spicier and it would be perfect. This dish takes quite a while, but it's worth it.
Seaweed salad
Another winner. It's on the sour side, with lots of seaweed, and very refreshing. Everyone who tries it loves it.
Xiaolongbao
Really delicious. They're served piping hot, so if you've never had them, be careful: the soup inside is spot on. The chili oil is fragrant and tasty but very spicy, so taste it before adding.
We were really impressed. The shop is clean and comfortable, the service is good and, most importantly, the food is delicious. The noodles are great, fragrant with sesame oil, and finishing with dessert was the best part. We'll definitely order takeaway. It's very easy to find, right on the street.
The shop is near MRT Wat Mangkon station; just walk up and you're at the door. After eating, walk up Plaeng Nam Road and you'll reach the heart of Yaowarat for more shopping. Evenings are the liveliest time. Plaeng Nam Road also has lots of great daytime spots, like soy milk and chicken rice shops, but for good food from morning to night, 168 Gyoza Yaowarat is our pick. We guarantee you'll be impressed.
168 Gyoza Yaowarat information
Address: 5 Plaeng Nam Road, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 (next to MRT Wat Mangkon station)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/NpJMJhqSyqtswDzE7
Hours: 11:00am to 9:30pm (closed every Tuesday)
Tel: 090 499 8628
Facebook: 168GYOZA
FAQ
What are 168 Gyoza's opening hours?
11am to 9:30pm, closed every Tuesday. Tel: 090 499 8628.
Where is 168 Gyoza?
5 Plaeng Nam Road, Samphanthawong, Bangkok, right next to MRT Wat Mangkon station.
What should I order?
Dragon's beard noodles stir-fried with shrimp fat, xiaolongbao, seaweed salad and mala gyoza.
Are the noodles handmade?
Yes, all the noodles are made fresh in-house, and you can watch them being made at the front of the shop.
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