RONGROS

About RONGROS

Rongros, meaning house of flavours, is a riverside Thai restaurant at 392/16 Maharaj Road in the old town, right on the Chao Phraya facing Wat Arun. The room has a vintage feel with chandeliers, painted Chinese panels and wooden furniture, and there is a terrace that the Michelin Guide suggests booking for sunset.

The kitchen cooks traditional Thai food with bold flavors. Signatures include green curry with beef and roti, an old-style glass noodle salad, and watermelon with sweet dried fish. Ryoii lists dishes between about 190 and 550 baht, and Wongnai puts the bill at 500 to 1,000 baht per person.

Reviewers keep calling it romantic, and the Wat Arun view at dusk is the main draw. Book ahead for a terrace table at sunset. Tripadvisor reviewers warn that reservations can take persistence, so plan a few days out.

Why it works for a date

• View of Wat Arun from the terrace
• Bold, traditional Thai flavors
• Romantic atmosphere
• Good service and neat presentation

Good to be aware of

• Hard to get a terrace booking
• No parking of its own
• Hours differ between sources

What to order

Watermelon with Sweet Dried Fish ฿280Chilled watermelon topped with sweet, crunchy dried fish; the most-voted dish on Wongnai.

Rongros Shrimp Fried Rice ฿320The house fried rice with shrimp, recommended by both Ryoii and Wongnai members.