5 Great Places in Bangkok For Khao Kha Moo – Thai Pork Leg Stew

Khao kha moo (ข้าวขาหมู) – stewed pork leg on rice is my ultimate Thai comfort dish. This isn’t a ‘Top Five Places to Eat’ post, there are far too many shops selling khao kha moo for that. This is a list of five of my personal favourites, in no particular order, that won’t leave you disappointed.

1. Khao Kha Mu Bang Wa Shop – Bang Wa.

Here’s one for all of you living in Western Bangkok; Khao Kha Mu Bang Wa Shop is worth the 10 minute walk from Bang Wa BTS. It’s a classic Thai – Chinese shop house serving unbelievably good Khao Kha Moo. The broth is excellent, as is the homemade chilli vinegar. I especially love how happy the staff are when they see a westerner enjoying their food! The one slight problem I do have with this place is that the eggs are always overcooked for my liking, to the point they have that black ring around the yolk. It’s a minor detail, though, considering how good the meat and sauce is.

Click here for the full review of Khao Kha Mu Bang Wa Shop.

Here’s a map to Khao Kha Mu Bang Wa Shop.

2. Khao Kha Moo Sai Tua. (Editor’s Choice)

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For me, this is THE place to go for Khao kha moo (Thai pork leg stew) in Bangkok. The thing that sets it apart from the average Bangkok offering is the addition of stewed peanuts in the broth. If you only try this dish once on your travels, make sure it's at Kha Moo Sai Tua in Chinatown. For directions, just search Google for the best Khao kha moo in Bangkok. You'll find a great article at the top of the page by yours truly… #khaokhamoo #pork #porkleg #bangkokbreakfast #theroamingcook
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We couldn’t have a list of khao kha moo shops in Bangkok and not include somewhere in Chinatown, could we? Khao Kha Moo Sai Tua is a street stall on Charoen Krung Road, half on the street and half tucked down an alleyway, where you can sit and eat if you’re lucky enough to get a seat. The khao kha moo here different to any other one I’ve had as they cook beans in with the broth to create a really hearty, filling dish that’s a lot thicker than the average pork leg stew in Thailand. Couple that with the fact that the broth itself is ridiculously rich and you’ve got yourself possibly the best khao kha moo on the list! I’d definitely give their tofu a miss as it was pretty tasteless when I tried it.

Here’s a map to Khao Khao Kha Moo Sai Tua

3. Pork Leg Stew Talat Somdet – ขาหมูตลาดสมเด็จ

Situated west of the river on Somdet Chao Phraya Road next to the beautiful Wat Phitchaya Yatikaram Worawiharn temple, this small old-school shop house churns out plate after plate of excellent khao kha moo to a packed crowd of locals on a daily basis. It gets especially busy on weekends so be prepared to queue. The khao kha moo here is less spice driven than some of the others on the list, but equally delicious. The sauce is extremely rich and soy sauce-heavy. They also serve excellent braised pork intestines and surprisingly good stewed tofu. Don’t miss the Kor Moo Ob – braised/steamed pork neck with nam jim jaew sauce, it’s amazing!

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Here’s a map to the Pork Leg Stew Talat Somdet.

4. Leu Kha Moo Phetkasem.

This little shophouse restaurant on Phetkasem Road in Phasi Charoen is serving up some incredible Thai braised pork. This might be the best shophouse restaurant I’ve eaten in all year. เล่อขาหมูทรงเครื่อง is located right next to Phayathai 3 Hospital where our son was born last week making it the first place I ate as a dad! The father and son combo are dishing out some seriously good Thai/Chinese classics. Khao Kha Moo (ขาหมู), karee moo, crispy pork and braised duck among others. Believe me, everything here is on point. The shop is well outside of the city but with if you like a more local feel, Phetkasem Road is a great location for real authentic, cheap Thai food. It’s a bit far out of town but with the extension of the MRT Blue Line (this stop will be Bang Phai), it’s soon going to be easier than ever to explore the western suburbs. For now you’ll have to get the BTS to the end of the Silom Line to Bang Wa and walk.

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5. Khao Kha Moo Truk Sung – Pratunam and Bang Rak.

No sweet sauce here! Photo by Mick Rheault – bkkjunk.com

I was taken to Khao Kha Moo Truk Sung in Pratunam by my friend, Eddie Yii from Stranger in Bangkok and I wasn’t disappointed. This is, without doubt, one of the best spots for khao kha moo in town. The sauce here isn’t too sweet, not very oily but still extremely flavoursome. Truk Sung also sells braised intestines which I’m told were also exceptionally clean (I’m no expert). The pork stew comes with a free bitter gourd soup which is actually not bitter at all, it is really clear and refreshing. Truk Sung is located by Super Rich money exchange opposite Centralworld, which, incidentally, has the best exchange rates for tourists in Bangkok. There is also a branch of Truk Sung in Bang Rak that’s equally delicious, you can read the full review from Chow Traveller here.

Here are the directions to Khao Kha Moo Truk Sung.