My Grandparent's House: A Riverside Cafe in an Old Chinese Home
My Grandparent's House is a riverside cafe on the Chao Phraya in Khlong San, set in an old Chinese-style wooden house that feels like a visit to your grandparents.
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My Grandparent's House is a cafe in an old wooden house on the Chao Phraya River, Soi Somdet Chao Phraya 3, Khlong San, next to a Guan Yu shrine. It serves drinks, bakery items and food such as pork satay. There's no air-con, but the river breeze keeps it cool. Open daily 10am to 6pm.
Key takeaways
- A cafe in an old Chinese-style wooden house on the Chao Phraya River
- Next to a Guan Yu shrine, so you can pay respects too
- Try the pork satay and iced fresh milk
- No air-con, but airy, with fans on request
- Parking available; open daily 10am to 6pm
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Tired of spending weekends in malls? Want somewhere chill and comfortable, not crowded, with fresh, cool air? Meeting Point recommends My Grandparent's House. If you love slow, relaxed spots, you'll like it here.
This weekend, let's switch it up: instead of malls and buffets, sit back at a riverside cafe. My Grandparent's House is a laid-back cafe in an old wooden house on the Chao Phraya River. It feels like being at home: warm, easy and relaxing. If you need a place to unwind, go. It's not just drinks and bakery either; there's food as well. It's easy to find, just pin it on Google Maps, and there's parking if you drive.
The cafe sits right next to a Guan Yu shrine, so you can eat well and make merit in the same trip. Food, drinks and a temple visit all in one place.
Inside, it's all wood, with wooden furniture and antiques that make it feel like eating at your grandparents' house back in the provinces.
Pork satay
The menu is long, but one dish jumped out at us: pork satay. We didn't expect it at a cafe and hesitated, but once we tried it, it was delicious. The pork is tender and the spice marinade has soaked right in. The dipping sauce is nicely sweet, and the cucumber and sliced shallots on the side cut the richness. Try it once and you'll order it again.
Iced fresh milk
There are plenty of drinks too. The wooden house brought back childhood memories, so we ordered iced fresh milk. It was refreshing, fragrant and just the right sweetness. Sitting by the river with cold milk and pork satay was a perfect combination.
There's plenty of seating, so don't worry about it being cramped. There's no air-conditioned room, but it doesn't get hot: the space is open and airy, and being on the river keeps it cool. If you feel the heat easily, the staff can bring you a fan.
The lack of air-con is on purpose. The cafe keeps the concept of an old Chinese grandparents' home for an authentic retro feel, and the decor and furnishings are antiques and vintage pieces that add to the mood. It's a great weekend spot to bring parents or older relatives, with a variety of food for kids and adults. Worried about photos? Don't be. There are lots of photo corners, so you'll leave full and with great pictures. Parking is available if you drive.
My Grandparent's House
Open daily: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Tel: 02 437 5183
Address: 253 Soi Somdet Chao Phraya 3, Somdet Chao Phraya, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600
Facebook: My Grandparent's House
FAQ
What are the opening hours of My Grandparent's House?
Open daily from 10am to 6pm. Tel: 02 437 5183.
Where is My Grandparent's House?
253 Soi Somdet Chao Phraya 3, Khlong San, Bangkok, next to a Guan Yu shrine on the Chao Phraya River.
Is it air-conditioned?
No. It keeps the old-house concept, but it's open and breezy by the river, and fans are available.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking for guests who drive.
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