Nai Mong Hoi Tod

Nai Mong is a small, easy-to-miss shophouse on Phlap Phla Chai Road, on the edge of Chinatown, that does one thing: hoi tod, the Teochew-style oyster or mussel omelette. You choose between a crispy version, fried until lacy and brittle, and a softer, gooier one.

The shop has been running for more than thirty years and held a Michelin Bib Gourmand in several Bangkok guides up to at least 2022. Mr Mong has passed the cooking to a trained successor who uses the same recipe and charcoal-fired pans. Service is brisk and seating is limited, so expect to wait at busy times.

What to order

• Crispy oyster omelette (or lua): a brittle, golden pancake studded with plump oysters
• Soft oyster omelette (or suan): a looser, silkier version for those who prefer texture over crunch
• Crispy mussel omelette: the same treatment with small mussels
• Crab fried rice: a simple, popular side if you want something more filling

Good to know

• Arrive near opening time to avoid the longest queue.
• It is a short walk from MRT Wat Mangkon on the Blue Line.
• Plates come in small, medium and large; a small one is enough to share as a snack.