The short answer
Prachak Roasted Duck: what visitors should know first
Yes, if you eat duck and want a simple lunch in an old Bang Rak shophouse. It is air-conditioned and near BTS Saphan Taksin, but hours are reported differently, so call or check before a special trip.
History and context
The story behind Prachak Roasted Duck
Coconuts Bangkok says Choy Kaung, a Cantonese migrant who arrived in Thailand in 1878, opened the roast duck stall in 1909. A Thai man named Prachak married into the family, took over in the 1920s and renamed the stall, and ran it until 1998.
The business is now run by the fourth generation. Coconuts describes the shop as a street-side stall with tiled walls and old ceiling fans that has since become air-conditioned.
Useful facts
Prachak Roasted Duck facts at a glance
- Location
- 1415 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Rak
- Dining style
- Casual roast duck shop
- Price signal
- Low; a 2018 article listed duck on rice at THB 40
- Signature order
- Try: roast duck on rice or duck noodles
- Good for
- Lunch, history lovers, small groups
Why it matters
Why Prachak Roasted Duck is worth your time
Prachak is a rare Bangkok restaurant where the history can be traced across more than a century and four generations. It shows how Cantonese migrants shaped the city's food and how a recipe was tweaked to suit Thai palates.
For older travellers, it is also a practical meal: short walk from a train station, a pictorial menu, air-conditioning, and a single dish done well rather than a long list to decide on.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
A century of duck
Coconuts Bangkok dates the stall to 1909, with four generations of one family.
- 02
Pictorial menu
Wikivoyage notes the menus have pictures, which helps visitors order.
- 03
Easy transit
A short walk from BTS Saphan Taksin and Sathorn Pier.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Prachak's main product is roast duck, and Coconuts Bangkok lists duck on rice, Cantonese-style crispy pork, barbecue pork, duck noodles, tom yum kung and fried rice on the menu. EatingThaiFood describes the duck as sliced and served with a sweeter sauce and pickled ginger, and recommends the crab egg noodles as a side. The menus have pictures, which Wikivoyage points out makes ordering easy for visitors who do not read Thai.
A large duck plate is meant for sharing, so two or three people can start with one and add a noodle dish each. The restaurant is not vegetarian in any sense, so it suits those who eat poultry and pork, and it is not a place for guests who avoid meat or who need Jain preparation. Ask for plain water or tea if the sauce looks too rich.
The location makes it an easy midday stop between the river at Sathorn Pier and the Silom area, and the Saphan Taksin BTS station is a short walk.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Go early, as the duck can sell out
- Phone ahead to confirm hours
- Ask for a ground-floor table if stairs are hard
- Not suitable for vegetarians
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 1415 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Rak, near BTS Saphan Taksin
- Time needed
- About 45 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch, before the duck sells out
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Close to BTS Saphan Taksin and Sathorn Pier, and the dining room is air-conditioned. EatingThaiFood notes there are several floors of tables, so ask for a ground-floor seat if stairs are a problem.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is normally needed. Wikivoyage advises arriving early before the duck sells out. Hours are reported differently by different sources, so confirm before going.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Close to BTS Saphan Taksin and Sathorn Pier, and the dining room is air-conditioned. EatingThaiFood notes there are several floors of tables, so ask for a ground-floor seat if stairs are a problem.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Prachak vegetarian?
No. The speciality is roast duck, with pork dishes too.
How old is it?
Coconuts Bangkok dates the stall to 1909. EatingThaiFood and Wikivoyage describe it as a century-old family business.
What are the opening hours?
Sources give different closing times between about 8:30pm and 10:30pm. Confirm before you go.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
