The short answer
Queen of Curry: what visitors should know first
Yes, for an unfussy Thai curry lunch near Saphan Taksin. It is a small family-style place, so do not expect a grand room, and confirm hours since they come from a community guide.
Useful facts
Queen of Curry facts at a glance
- Location
- 49 Charoen Krung Soi 50, Bang Rak
- Dining style
- Modest family-run curry house
- Price signal
- Low to moderate; about 150 to 300 baht
- Signature order
- Try: a shared curry with rice
- Good for
- Quiet meals and small groups
Why it matters
Why Queen of Curry is worth your time
Small family restaurants like this show what everyday Thai eating is like beyond the tourist strip. Rice with shared curries is the standard home meal, and a calm, unadorned room makes it easy to try it.
For older travellers, the appeal is simplicity: a short menu, a quiet lane near the river transport, and no queue or tasting-menu format to manage. Eating curry with rice at a family-run place also gives visitors a sense of how locals share dishes at the table. Take your time, ask what is cooked that day and order accordingly rather than choosing everything at once.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Curry and rice
The dishes Wikivoyage lists are Thai curries.
- 02
Family feel
The guide notes children doing homework at the back.
- 03
River access
Near Sathorn Pier and BTS Saphan Taksin.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikivoyage describes Queen of Curry as a modest, unassuming restaurant with good service and food, serving curry dishes at about 150 to 300 baht. It adds that children can be seen doing homework in the back, which suggests a family-run setting.
Order two curries and rice for the table, and tell the staff how hot you want them. Thai curries can contain fish sauce and shrimp paste, so vegetarians and Jain travellers should ask directly about each dish before ordering, since we found no source describing the menu as meat-free.
The address is on a side lane off Charoen Krung, a short walk from the Sathorn Pier boat stop. It combines well with a morning on the river or a visit to Prachak, which is on the same road.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours before going
- Ask about fish sauce and shrimp paste
- Tell staff your spice level
- Check for steps at the entrance
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 49 Charoen Krung Soi 50, Bang Rak, near Sathorn Pier
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is near BTS Saphan Taksin and Sathorn Pier, so reaching it is simple. The place is modest, so check the seating and any steps at the door when you arrive.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are normal. Wikivoyage lists 10:00 to 22:00 daily, but confirm before a special trip.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
It is near BTS Saphan Taksin and Sathorn Pier, so reaching it is simple. The place is modest, so check the seating and any steps at the door when you arrive.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Queen of Curry fancy?
No. Wikivoyage calls it modest and unassuming.
Is it vegetarian?
We found no source saying so. Ask about each curry.
Where is it?
On Charoen Krung Soi 50, near BTS Saphan Taksin and Sathorn Pier.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
