✨ 1 Day at Banglamphu: Relax with Friends and Enjoy Halal Food ✨
Today, Buddy is taking friends to explore the charm of Banglamphu, an old district full of history. We’ll take a stroll, admire the old buildings, experience the local lifestyle, and enjoy a variety of delicious halal dishes. Plus, there are plenty of beautiful spots for photos!
📌 One-Day Travel Highlights:
⭐ Karim Roti Mataba
⭐ Phra Sumen Fort
⭐ Banglamphu Museum
⭐ Chakrabongse Mosque
⭐ A’ishah Rosdee
⭐ Chalermkhet Coffee Shop
⭐ Karim Roti Mataba⭐
This legendary restaurant on Phra Athit Road has been open for decades. Popular dishes include roti with curry, mataba, and chicken biryani.
Today, Buddy ordered banana roti topped with chocolate, mataba, plain roti with green chicken curry, and tandoori chicken—one of the favorite dishes. The chicken is tender with a slight spiciness, and overall, it's very tasty!
⏰Open daily: 09:30 AM - 10:00 PM
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/1pSF8jBpHGk7hAQc8
⭐ Phra Sumen Fort and Santichaiprakan Park ⭐
Located along the Chao Phraya River on Phra Athit Road, right across from Karim Roti Mataba, this peaceful park is a great place to relax. You can enjoy the river view and Rama VIII Bridge.
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/uvzZjd9DjGXVsF9T9
⭐ Banglamphu Museum ⭐
This museum is located on Phra Athit Road, near Phra Sumen Fort. It’s an educational center that combines historical exhibitions with the local culture of Banglamphu in an interesting way.
The museum is divided into 4 exhibitions:
🌟 The Queen’s Hall – honoring Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother
🌟 Fortifications of Rattanakosin – showcasing the city walls, canals and fortresses
🌟 Treasury Department Exhibitions – displaying coins, valuables, and Thai state property
🌟 Banglamphu Community – highlighting the rich, multicultural history of Banglamphu
⏰ Tuesday to Friday: 08:30 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
💵 Admission: Adults 30 THB, Children (ages 10-18) 10 THB, Seniors (60+) free
☎️ 0 2281 9828
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/NT6R2yidiF1y5mUC7
⭐ Chakrabongse Mosque ⭐
The first mosque in Bangkok’s royal district, built during the reign of King Rama I. Initially a wooden structure known as "Mosque Wat Tong Pu," it was later rebuilt in concrete with a mix of Arabic and Persian architecture and renamed to honor Prince Chakrabongse.
⏰Open daily: 08:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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⭐ A’ishah Rosdee ⭐
This iconic restaurant has been serving delicious halal food since 1975. The recipes come from the owner’s Javanese ancestors, who settled in Thailand during King Rama V’s reign.
The must-try dishes include chicken biryani, oxtail soup, and curry noodles
⏰Open daily (closed Mondays): 08:00 AM - 8:00 PM
☎️ 08 1307 0654
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/GYgdeeEZzmTnZf4s5
⭐ Chalermkhet Coffee Shop ⭐
Before heading home, stop by for some coffee on Phlapphla Chai Road. From A’ishah Rosdee, take Bus No. 15 at Khaosan Road and get off at Hua Chiew Hospital. It's just a short walk away. This halal café offers both savory dishes, bakery treats, and drinks. Their signature dish is young coconut cake.
⏰ Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed Sundays)
☎️ 08 8262 4695
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/RqYRBYoCyfVYFJGu9
