Khaotom Chedi (Late Night Rice & Porridge)

Khaotom Chedi (Late Night Rice & Porridge)
For dinner, Khaotom Chedi represents Ayutthaya's answer to Bangkok's late-night food culture—khao tom (rice porridge) and mixed Thai-Chinese dishes served when temples close and locals get hungry.
The crispy gourami salad is essential—fried river fish flaked and mixed with herbs, mango, cashews. Fish head stir fry sounds intimidating but delivers delicate flesh with intense wok heat. Stir-fried water morning glory comes fire-red with chili, and the fried shrimp with chili salt proves you can make four ingredients taste like twelve with enough technique. A full spread for two costs around 1,200 THB and covers more flavors than most restaurants attempt in an entire menu.

Monika's Tip
Order the crispy gourami salad (yam pla salid) first—it's Ayutthaya's river fish at its creative best. Then the stir-fried morning glory (pad pak bung fai daeng) as the communal vegetable. Let the table vote on the third dish. The fish head stir fry wins every time, even from people who said they'd never eat fish head."
Practical Info
- StyleKhao tom (rice porridge) and Thai-Chinese dishes
- Best timeDinner through late night
- Must-orderCrispy gourami salad, fish head stir fry, morning glory, fried shrimp chili salt
- CrowdLocals finishing their day, temple visitors refueling
Budget
฿฿ (Mid-range) - Full spread ฿1,200 for two (6+ dishes)
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