Chinese-Thai Chicken Stew with Egg Noodles in Bangkok, Thailand

Chinese-Thai Chicken Stew with Noodles

at Central Ladphrao Department Store Food Court, Bangkok, Thailand

I was at Central Department Store inside Central Ladphrao Mall in Bangkok's Chatuchak neighborhood recently. The mall is known for its impressive basement food court — a popular spot with great food, though it's always packed with people.

While running some errands, I discovered a smaller, quieter food court tucked inside the department store itself. Unlike the bustling basement area, this one offered a more upscale selection of premium Thai dishes from various small stalls. Curious and feeling hungry, I decided to give it a try.

Everything looked good, and in the end, I decided to order a plate of Chinese-style chicken stew with egg noodles from one of the shops at the food court.

Chicken stew with egg noodles in Bangkok, Thailand

I didn't have particularly high expectations for my meal, but it blew me away. 

The chicken was incredibly tender, practically falling apart with each bite, and stewed in a rich soy-sauce gravy that coated the egg noodles perfectly. Alongside the noodles was a serving of steamed kale, adding a fresh contrast to the savory dish. The whole plate was topped with fried garlic and slivered green onions, which added a wonderful burst of flavor and texture.

It ended up being a simple yet memorable meal.

Chinese-Thai chicken stew with noodles at Central Ladphrao, Bangkok

The dish costs just 80 baht, but like at most Thai-style food courts, you’ll need to purchase a prepaid charge card from the counter first. Rather than paying vendors directly with cash, simply hand them the card, and they’ll deduct the meal’s cost from your balance. Once you’ve finished eating, you can return the card to the counter to receive any remaining balance back in cash. It’s a simple and convenient system designed to keep transactions quick and efficient.

Location

The shop is located inside the small food court on the 4th floor of Central Department Store at Central Ladphrao at 1693 Phahonyothin Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900. It's easy to get to the mall from MRT Phahonyothin Station or BTS Ha Yaek Ladphrao Station.