Food place in Bangkok
The Tha Tien riverside terraces
Tha Tien pier, facing Wat Arun, Bangkok
The row of small restaurants and rooftop bars on the Bangkok bank whose entire proposition is the view of Wat Arun across the water at sunset, with Thai menus that are better than they need to be.
Area
Tha Tien pier, facing Wat Arun
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
฿300–900
Opening hours
Afternoon until late; the tables that face the temple go first
About
What is The Tha Tien riverside terraces famous for?
Book or arrive by five for a table facing the river — the sunset is the product and the good tables are gone an hour before it. It is a short walk from Wat Pho, so this is the natural end of an old-city day.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at The Tha Tien riverside terraces
Veg & non-veg · ฿300–900
Must-tryKhao niao mamuang
Sweet, salty, creamy, with ripe fruit against warm rice
Best at after dinner, and in the mango season if you can
Pad thai
Sweet, sour and salty at once, with peanut and dried shrimp through it
Best at dinner, and squeeze the lime yourself
Tom yum goong
Hot and sour, fragrant with lemongrass and lime leaf, cut with chilli
Best at dinner, shared, with rice
Good to know
Is The Tha Tien riverside terraces good for families?
Yes — The Tha Tien riverside terraces is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is open afternoon until late; the tables that face the temple go first.
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The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Best photo · The first entry of the morning, at half past eight — the gold takes low light beautifully and the compound is genuinely walkable before the coaches arrive around ten
Best combo: Photos here, then khao niao mamuang at The Tha Tien riverside terraces.
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Wat Arun
Best photo · Sunset from the opposite bank, when the prang is lit from behind and then floodlit after dark — the name says dawn and the photograph is the evening, which is the joke of the place
Best combo: Photos here, then khao niao mamuang at The Tha Tien riverside terraces.
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Wat Pho
Best photo · Early morning, before the Grand Palace crowd walks down — and late afternoon, when the chedi field goes warm and half of it is in shadow
Best combo: Photos here, then khao niao mamuang at The Tha Tien riverside terraces.
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Why The Tha Tien riverside terraces
The row of small restaurants and rooftop bars on the Bangkok bank whose entire proposition is the view of Wat Arun across the water at sunset, with Thai menus that are better than they need to be. Veg and non-veg pages sit side by side on the menu. This is a mid-range table - figure ฿300–900.
🍽️ What to order
Order the local plate rather than the pan-Indian standards - a kitchen like this earns its keep on the regional page of the menu.
⏰ When to go
Timing in plain words - Afternoon until late; the tables that face the temple go first. Reserve, particularly around the busy window.
📍 Where it is
The Tha Tien riverside terraces is in Tha Tien pier, facing Wat Arun, Bangkok - Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Plan the visit around the light rather than the clock.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
The Tha Tien riverside terraces — FAQ
What is The Tha Tien riverside terraces famous for?
The row of small restaurants and rooftop bars on the Bangkok bank whose entire proposition is the view of Wat Arun across the water at sunset, with Thai menus that are better than they need to be.
What are the must-try dishes at The Tha Tien riverside terraces?
Don't miss Khao niao mamuang, Pad thai and Tom yum goong.
Is The Tha Tien riverside terraces good for families?
Yes — The Tha Tien riverside terraces is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are The Tha Tien riverside terraces's opening hours?
The Tha Tien riverside terraces is open afternoon until late; the tables that face the temple go first.
Where is The Tha Tien riverside terraces located?
The Tha Tien riverside terraces is in Tha Tien pier, facing Wat Arun, Bangkok.