The short answer
The Canton House: what visitors should know first
Yes, for an inexpensive, quick dim sum lunch in Chinatown. Expect a busy room, order in rounds and confirm the hours, which come from a community-edited guide.
Useful facts
The Canton House facts at a glance
- Location
- 530 Yaowarat Road at Song Sawat Road
- Dining style
- Busy Hong Kong-style dim sum hall
- Price signal
- Low; about 19 baht a dish per Wikivoyage
- Signature order
- Try: five or so dim sum per person
- Good for
- Quick lunches and shared tables
Why it matters
Why The Canton House is worth your time
Dim sum is one of Chinatown's defining meals, and a restaurant with a printed price per dish makes it easy to try many things without a large bill.
For families, the small shared dishes allow every generation to pick what they like. The speed of service is useful for travellers on a tight schedule or with older companions who tire in queues. Printed prices per dish also help budget-conscious groups keep track of what they have ordered. Pair it with a slow walk along the river end of Yaowarat afterwards if the weather is mild.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Per-dish pricing
Wikivoyage lists dishes at about 19 baht each.
- 02
Fast service
The guide notes a busy room and quick service.
- 03
Corner location
At the Song Sawat corner of Yaowarat Road.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikivoyage describes The Canton House as a popular Hong Kong-style dim sum restaurant with a busy atmosphere and fast service. It lists dishes at about 19 baht each and suggests ordering about five per person, which gives a total of roughly 100 to 150 baht a head.
Because the dishes are small, order a few at a time and add more as you go, which keeps them hot and lets you pause. Dim sum commonly contains pork and shrimp, so vegetarians and others who avoid them should ask the staff what is in each dish, and Jain travellers should phone ahead.
Its position at the Song Sawat corner puts it near the river end of Yaowarat, a short drive from the Ratchawongse pier. A lunch here fits well before an afternoon visit to Wat Traimit or the Chao Phraya boats.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Order a few dishes at a time
- Confirm hours before going
- Ask about pork and shrimp
- Take a taxi to the door
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 530 Yaowarat Road, corner of Song Sawat Road, Chinatown
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Late morning, outside weekend peaks
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is a restaurant with tables, so no standing at a stall, but the room is busy and noisy. The corner location is easy to find by taxi, which spares older guests a long walk along Yaowarat.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are normal. Wikivoyage lists 11:00 to 22:00 daily, so confirm before going.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near The Canton House
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
It is a restaurant with tables, so no standing at a stall, but the room is busy and noisy. The corner location is easy to find by taxi, which spares older guests a long walk along Yaowarat.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
How many dishes should I order?
Wikivoyage suggests about five per person.
Is it noisy?
Wikivoyage describes the atmosphere as busy.
Is it vegetarian?
It is a mixed dim sum menu. Ask about each dish.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
