The short answer
Roti-Mataba: what visitors should know first
Yes, for a relaxed lunch or snack after the Banglamphu temples. Orders are small, so share two or more dishes, and note it is closed on Mondays according to Wikivoyage.
Useful facts
Roti-Mataba facts at a glance
- Location
- 136 Phra Athit Road, Banglamphu
- Dining style
- Casual Thai-Muslim restaurant
- Price signal
- Low; about 50 to 100 baht per Wikivoyage
- Signature order
- Try: roti, mataba and massaman curry
- Good for
- Light lunches, snack breaks
Why it matters
Why Roti-Mataba is worth your time
Roti-Mataba reflects the Thai-Muslim cooking found in Bangkok, a different strand from the Chinese and Indian food that more visitors know. A short meal here gives a real taste of a community that has been part of the city for generations.
It is also an easy, inexpensive stop in a district packed with temples and museums, with a quiet upstairs room if the street is hot. Because it sits on a leafy riverside road with few queues, it also suits travellers who find the Khao San end of Banglamphu too loud. A plate of roti and a cup of tea here is a gentle way to rest between temple visits.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Roti and mataba
Wikivoyage lists these as the house dishes alongside massaman curry.
- 02
Upstairs air-conditioning
Wikivoyage notes the upper floor is air-conditioned.
- 03
Riverside setting
It faces Phra Sumen Fort on Phra Athit Road.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikivoyage describes Roti-Mataba as serving Thai-Muslim dishes such as roti, mataba and massaman curry, at roughly 50 to 100 baht. It warns that portions are small, so plan on ordering two or more dishes between you. Roti is the fried flatbread eaten with curry or sweet toppings, and mataba is a stuffed, folded version.
The menu includes meat dishes, and we did not find a source describing it as vegetarian, so strict vegetarians and Jain travellers should ask about every dish. Because the restaurant is Thai-Muslim, check with staff before assuming any particular dietary rule applies to your group.
The address faces Phra Sumen Fort at the end of Phra Athit Road, so it fits naturally after a walk to the riverside park, or before going on to the Khao San area. Mid-afternoon visits avoid the lunch rush.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Order two or more dishes between you
- Confirm it is open, as it is closed Mondays
- Ask about ingredients if you avoid meat
- Ask for a ground-floor seat if stairs are hard
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 136 Phra Athit Road, Banglamphu, facing Phra Sumen Fort
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Late morning or mid-afternoon
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The upstairs room is air-conditioned according to Wikivoyage, but it is reached by stairs, so ask for a ground-floor table if climbing is hard. Phra Athit Road is a flat riverside street.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are normal. Wikivoyage lists it as open Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 22:00, and closed Mondays, so check before going.
Best for
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The upstairs room is air-conditioned according to Wikivoyage, but it is reached by stairs, so ask for a ground-floor table if climbing is hard. Phra Athit Road is a flat riverside street.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Roti-Mataba vegetarian?
We found no source saying so, and the menu includes meat curries. Ask about each dish.
When is it closed?
Wikivoyage lists it as closed on Mondays.
Are portions large?
Wikivoyage says portions are small, so order two or more dishes.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
