Get ready to explore the Hidden Gem Food Festival, where you’ll uncover twelve iconic food heroes featured in the Hidden Gem documentary series. From famous street food vendors to local legends, this event brings together the best dishes from across Thailand—all in one place.
The festival is a dream for food lovers, showcasing signature dishes carefully selected from top eateries. These restaurants are celebrated worldwide for their exceptional flavors, thoughtful preparation, and use of the finest local ingredients.
Meet the Food Heroes
Jok’s One Table: A one-table-per-day dining experience where Chef Jok serves exquisite Thai and Chinese dishes like crab curry, shrimp wontons, braised goose noodles, and crispy snow fish.
Mae Pom’s Roti Sai Mai: This Ayutthaya dessert shop has been perfecting its cotton candy roti for decades, earning recognition from the Michelin Guide. Reservations are a must for this treat.
Baan Yai Pad Thai: Known as the “Silent Pad Thai,” this award-winning spot is run by hearing-impaired chefs who craft charcoal-fired Pad Thai with an authentic, unforgettable flavor.
Mae Khai’s Sticky Rice: A family recipe passed down through generations, this bamboo-cooked sticky rice is freshly made every day, delivering a sweet, creamy, and smoky taste.
Jai Noodles: A beloved noodle shop serving springy handmade noodles and shrimp wontons packed with bold, savory flavor for over seventy years.
Khrua Nuea Hom: Chef Oon and his father specialize in beef dishes, including their world-champion basil stir-fry, prepared with expertise gained from decades of culinary experience.
Ta Tua Street Food: This late-night food stall in Phetchaburi offers mouthwatering pork dishes with a secret tangy dipping sauce that keeps customers coming back.
Ko Kae’s Roasted Pork: Known for its crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, this family-run spot in Trang has preserved its traditional recipe and roasting methods for generations.
Ja Nai Seafood: Nestled on Koh Libong, this restaurant highlights fresh seafood and Southern Thai flavors, honoring local ingredients and traditions.
Aunt Ta’s Garden Kitchen: A vegetarian treasure on a hillside where Aunt Ta uses homegrown produce to create unique, delicious dishes with a personal touch.
Baworn Porridge: This Banglamphu classic is a rice porridge institution with over a hundred dishes on the menu. It’s also the birthplace of Thailand’s fiery stir-fried morning glory.
Indochine Restaurant: Serving Vietnamese dishes passed down for over fifty years, this restaurant combines tradition with a modern touch for perfectly balanced flavors.
A Flavorful Experience
Enjoy one-of-a-kind dishes, meet the featured food heroes, and soak in the festive atmosphere by the Chao Phraya River.
When: December 11–15, 2024
Where: River Park, G Floor
Time: 4 PM – 10 PM
Admission: Free
Don’t miss this celebration of Thailand’s hidden culinary gems.
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