Teyaki Cafe in Bangkok
From Ichiba Station to Harajuku Thailand, I love all things Japanese and get even more excited when I see anything remotely reminiscent of it here in Bangkok. Teyaki is a cozy Japanese cafe that’s famous for its handmade senpei – also known as Japanese crackers. With its thoughtful decor and authentic food, our visit here certainly whisked us away to Japan – if only for a moment.
So if you’re curious about this charming afternoon tea spot, read on to find out more about this lovely cafe.
Shoji-inspired windows & a charming brick bench
From the minimalist architecture of the house, to the charming brick ledge by the side with the wooden tables, it’s only through scrutinising the smallest of details will you uncover Teyaki Cafe‘s Japanese roots at first glance.
My favourite feature, of course, were the windows that were clearly designed to resemble the iconic sliding shoji doors you’d see in most ryokans – or Japanese traditional inns.
After walking through their wooden doors, we were charmed to find a cozy space with just enough seats for a few customers at a time. While the seating area was perhaps smaller than other cafes, Teyaki has its own special feature – almost akin to watching a live teppanyaki show.
High stools to watch how fresh senpei crackers are made
If you’re fortunate enough to claim a seat at one of the high chairs, you’ll be able to peer into the glass windows to watch the staff prepare their signature handmade Senpei – traditional Japanese crackers for ฿160 (~USD4.50).
It was my first time trying the crispy traditional cracker and we ordered a Large Tako Senpei – which turned out to be flavoured with roasted octopus.
Would it be weird to say that I had fun eating this snack? It even came with a mini hammer that we were supposed to use to break it apart before eating. Taste wise, it was definitely crispier than I’d initially thought. There were also hints of an umami flavour in the sense that it was savoury, but also sweet at the same time.
After the snack, we wanted something refreshing to wash it all down. So we opted for the Peach Soda at ฿130 (~USD3.70) – basically money well-spent on any hot day in Bangkok. Within the cafe’s well-ventilated interior, however, the ambience was definitely a calm and peaceful one – despite the relatively hot and humid temperatures outside.
Minimalist cafe seating with soft ambient lighting
The interior design of the cafe was well-supported by the use of warm ambient lighting. It was hard not to find myself relaxing or getting lost in my thoughts while I was here.
Perhaps it was the natural light seeping through those shoji door-inspired windows, but there was definitely something about this place that felt almost dreamy.
Getting to Teyaki Cafe
If you’re a little more introverted or in search of a cafe that’s an escape from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok’s perennially busy streets, Teyaki Cafe could be just the place for you. So bookmark this location for a quick stopover to try some fresh senpei or simply pop by on a rather stressful afternoon – should you find yourself in need of some zen.
Do note that Teyaki is pretty near Asiatique – about 5 minutes away by car. So if you’re headed to the well-known riverside mall and walking street in Bangkok for a night out with bae, consider asking the cab driver to drop you off at this cafe first for a quick Japanese snack.
Teyaki Cafe
Address: 393/6 Alley, Bang Khlo, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Opening hours: 9am-6pm, Daily
Telephone: +66 8 2429 2919
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