Is Jok Prince worth it?
Worth itUnderrated · +57Bib Gourmand shophouse serving charcoal-smoked pork congee on Charoen Krung Road
Worth it. 4.3 on Google from 3,400+ reviews; recent reviews rave about the smoky congee, with heat as the main gripe.
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4.3 ★ Google · 3,441 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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A Bib Gourmand dish with a genuinely distinctive smoky flavour for the price of a coffee.
Why Reality is 76
Lives up to its fame4/54.3 on Google from 3,400+ reviews; recent reviews rave about the smoky congee, with heat as the main gripe.
Value for money5/5Michelin-recognised bowl for roughly ฿40–100; reviewers repeatedly cite very reasonable prices.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5The charcoal-smoked style stands out, but good jok is easy to find across Bangkok and Chinatown.
Easy to do4/5Short walk from BTS Saphan Taksin, long hours; only short waits, but cash-only and a hot room.
What people loved
Distinctive smoky, charcoal-cooked congee that reviewers say they haven't found elsewhereMichelin Bib Gourmand quality for around ฿40–100Quick service and long opening hours, from breakfast to late nightNear Saphan Taksin BTS and the river piers, easy to combine with a boat tripWhat wore them down
Very hot, cramped no-frills room — expect to sweat while eatingOffal-heavy toppings won't suit everyone (ask to leave them out)Queues at busy times and a confusing tick-box order formIt's one dish: a great breakfast, not a destination mealKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Walk-in only; short queues at peak breakfast and late-evening times.
PricePork congee about ฿40–45 a bowl (2019 prices); budget ฿40–100 per person. Cash onlySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
MichelinBib Gourmand since the 2019 Thailand Michelin GuideSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursDaily, roughly 6 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3 p.m. until late (per Google; hours have varied over the years)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
What to orderPork congee with pork balls, offal and a soft egg; add pa tong go (fried dough sticks)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ReservationNo reservations; order at the counter with a tick-box form (English available). ~15 min wait at busy timesSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed20–40 minutes including a short waitSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereBTS Saphan Taksin / Sathorn pier, ~5 min walk up Charoen Krung Rd; ~20 min by BTS from SiamSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
In their words
“Eating while sweating is a common sight”
“Better than any of the Congee I've had in HK or SG, so traditionally good and heart warming.”
“The seats are quite close to each other and the temperature inside the shop can be quite warm.”
“It's a simple, local-style experience with quick service and very reasonable prices.”
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Questions people ask
Is Jok Prince Michelin-starred?
No — it holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand (value award), first given in the 2019 Thailand guide.
How much is congee at Jok Prince?
About ฿40–45 a bowl in 2019; expect ฿40–100 per person with extras. Cash only.
What are Jok Prince's opening hours?
Google lists daily 6 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to late night; check before a late visit.
Where is Jok Prince?
1391 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Rak, a short walk from BTS Saphan Taksin.
