If you love chocolate this is your place in Talad Noi
- 294 Soi Wanit 2, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
- Open daily 12nn-6pm
In good spirits
When you see a majestic tree with colourful ribbons you’re at the right place. People from the neighbourhood come here to tie ribbons to please the spirits and bring good luck and fortune. Just beyond the spiritual tree you find the 32 bar where a chocolate barista makes delicious chocolate drinks, even with a ‘kick’. Next to the bar is an old Fiat Uno which broke down 25 years ago. Although the owner tried to repair it, he could not and decided to leave it there.
The car broke down, I tried to repair it but failed. Now it is here for over 20 years.
Secret recipe
The owner’s inspiration was that he has an incurable stomach and the doctor prescript him hot chocolate every day and that’s how he became obsessed with chocolate. I guess it helped……