Yaowarat takes its name from Yaowarat Road, the spine of Bangkok's Chinatown, a stretch known for seafood stalls, street vendors, temples, and bars. The Montavilla restaurant builds its menu around that reference point: noodles, fried rice, pepper tofu, grilled squid, and coconut custard for dessert, all filed under a Thai-Chinese label.
The drink program runs on a "proof or no proof" concept, pairing full-strength cocktails with non-alcoholic versions.
Counter seating draws regulars, and family-style ordering is the common approach across the table. The room has built a reputation for a lively, design-forward atmosphere, with long waits for food part of the experience. The Infatuation scored it 8.8/10, and it appeared on The New York Times' Restaurant List in 2024.
The drink program runs on a "proof or no proof" concept, pairing full-strength cocktails with non-alcoholic versions.
Counter seating draws regulars, and family-style ordering is the common approach across the table. The room has built a reputation for a lively, design-forward atmosphere, with long waits for food part of the experience. The Infatuation scored it 8.8/10, and it appeared on The New York Times' Restaurant List in 2024.