Mun Yoo Nai Krata sells braised pork leg for only 3 hours/day
Mun Yoo Nai Krata is the very definition of a hidden gem food cart. The cook’s mastery over the difficult-to-cook pork leg has earned him the love of many fans over the past 50 years.
Here’s what you can expect from this local favourite.
A hearty meal that doesn’t feel greasy
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Braised pork legs can be notoriously difficult to cook well. Because of its very high fat content, inexperienced cooks may churn out greasy versions of the dish that don’t go down well.
This hawker has a reputation for being able to make braised pork legs feel lean to eat, without having to remove the delicious fat from the meat. In fact, that’s how they earned their name: Mun Yoo Nai Krata literally means “fat left in the pan”, referring to how it feels as if the cook is able to leave all the greasiness in the pan.
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That is the reason that they’ve developed a cult following, despite only being open 3 hours a day.
Very limited opening hours
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If you’ve accidentally stumbled onto this food stall, you might mistakenly believe that you had dreamt it. That’s because unless you know exactly when they’re open, chances are you’ll find them closed.
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The hawker serves Thai braised pork leg as breakfast from 6am to 9am. If that wasn’t exclusive enough, they’re also only open from Tuesday to Sunday, being closed on Mondays.
In spite of all that, the hawker has stayed in business for over 50 years.
Braised pork leg over rice for ฿40 (US$1.15)
Mun Yoo Nai Krata is a 50-year-old local legend that is hidden away on the streets of Bangkok. But now that you know exactly when and where to find the food cart, it is worth taking a detour to see what makes this food cart so special.
Mun Yoo Nai Krata
Address: 23/5 Khao Lam Rd, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
Opening hours: 6am-9am, closed Mondays
Contact: +66 8 1840 1401 | Google Maps
Other street food worth checking out in Bangkok:
- Kanom Jeb Paexia: 100-year-old shumai food cart
- Jek Pui: “Musical Chairs” Thai curry rice
- Jok’s Kitchen: small Michelin-rated Chinese restaurant
Cover image adapted from: Nithiphol Malsukhum and Thiti Nuntakawute