Pa Lek and Abeedeen. The market rests.

Is the roti in the market?

Abeedeen is opposite the hospital on U Thong, 05:30 to 19:00.

Chao Phrom Market in Ayutthaya เจ้าพรหม

Chao Phrom is the Ayutthaya market that rests on Monday. It fits a non-Monday morning. Pa Lek and Abeedeen still work that day.

AyutthayaPa Lek about 20 THB a cup on Mondaykhao kaeng Thai food hub

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Thaiข้าวแกง · khao kaeng

PricePa Lek about 20 THB a cup on Monday

RoomChao Phrom

What it tastes like

Market curry, jok, and fruit on the days it is open. Monday is the noodle cup and the roti instead.

How to order it

Thai name: khao kaeng (ข้าวแกง).
Say: Khor khao kaeng, khrap/kha.
If you arrive on Monday, do not wait for this market.

Typical price

2026 cash: Pa Lek about 20 THB a cup on Monday.

Where to try it

Chao Phrom Market, Chao Phrom, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Closed Monday. Phae Krung Kao prawns, 400 to 900 THB, are the overnight meal and are not this market.

Spice level and diet

Heat: Market curries vary.
Diet: Mixed pots. Monday backup is pork noodles or sweet roti.

Next plates

Back to the Ayutthaya food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
Use the Ayutthaya ruins page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
Pa Lek Boat Noodles is the nearby order if this plate is done.
U Thong Food Walk is the nearby order if this plate is done.
Ayutthaya River Prawns is the nearby order if this plate is done.

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Common questions

Monday lunch?: Pa Lek and Abeedeen. The market rests.
Is the roti in the market?: Abeedeen is opposite the hospital on U Thong, 05:30 to 19:00.