Uncle Baaw's Chicken Mok Rice Brings Southern Thai Flavors to Bangkok
Uncle Bao's Chicken Rice, a Southern Thai restaurant run by a Nakhon Si Thammarat native, has served authentic regional cuisine in Bangkok for over 15 years at affordable prices in the Kaset-Nawamin area.
Before becoming a neighborhood fixture in the Kasetsart-Navaamin area, "Uncle Baaw's Chicken Mok Rice" started as the brainchild of an owner from Nakhon Si Thammarat province who brought authentic Southern Thai Buddhist cuisine to Bangkok over 15 years ago. Operating on the philosophy of serving quality food at affordable prices, the shop has built a loyal following of both regulars and passersby.
The signature dish is chicken mok rice, available with boiled or fried chicken, alongside a house specialty of roasted beef mok rice.
The rice is cooked until each grain is distinct and golden from spices, releasing an aromatic aroma that invites eating. The flavor carries a spicy kick from the spices that lingers on the tongue, unlike typical mild mok rice, making it appealing to those who enjoy bold flavors.
Chicken comes in a choice of thigh or breast, marinated in spices until the flavor penetrates the meat, then served topped with crispy fried shallots for added aroma. It pairs well with a sweet-sour ajad and special dipping sauce, along with fresh cucumber and red onion that cut through the richness beautifully. Priced at 60 baht per plate.
Another popular menu item is beef and oxtail soup, flavored primarily with lime juice and a touch of fresh chili heat, complemented by the aroma of fried shallots. The soup has a balanced sour taste, with oxtail stewed until tender and beef still maintaining a pleasant chew. Perfect for sharing among 2-3 people at 100 baht per bowl.
For true Southern food enthusiasts, the shop also offers sour curry with three-layered pork and mixed vegetables, using traditional Southern curry paste cooked until the vegetables are soft and pork is perfectly tender. Can be ordered over rice or as a side dish, priced at 50 baht per bowl.
Beyond these signature dishes, the shop rotates fresh daily specials including green curry with beef, sweet pork, fried pork, spicy fried catfish, Southern dry curry with pork, stir-fried beef with kaffir lime, fish kidney curry, chicken Massaman curry, and mixed vegetable stir-fry. Options cater to both those seeking quick rice-and-curry and those craving traditional homestyle flavors.
Price remains another highlight of the shop. One curry over rice costs 40 baht, two curries over rice cost 50 baht. If ordered separately as a side, pork dishes start at 50 baht while beef dishes are 60 baht—a fair price point relative to portion and ingredient quality.
Finish your meal with Southern-style beverages, whether traditional coffee or iced tea brewed from Southern tea blends with a distinctive fragrant aroma and smooth, lingering taste, at 30 baht per glass.
The shop is located along Kasetsart-Navaamin Road (Ratchada-Ram Inthra intersection) in Nuan Chandi, Bueng Kum district, Bangkok. Enter from the road about 2 kilometers, turn under the bridge, and continue straight. The shop is on the left side before reaching the Lert Lah School traffic light. Ample roadside parking available.
Open daily from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, serving both dine-in and takeaway. For inquiries, call 09-8359-2831.
This authentic Southern Thai shop has won the hearts of Bangkok residents for over 15 years through its distinctive flavors, consistent quality, and accessible prices for all customers.
