Or Tor Kor Market is a covered food market in Bangkok’s Chatuchak area, across from Chatuchak Weekend Market and beside Kamphaeng Phet MRT station. Its tidy stalls display tropical fruit, vegetables, seafood, meat, dried goods and Thai sweets, with prepared dishes available to eat on the spot. Look for durian, mangosteen and mangoes, then choose from curries, grilled meats or noodle soups. The market is easy to browse, though prices can be higher than at other local markets. Come early to explore before continuing to Chatuchak.
A market focused on fresh food
Or Tor Kor Market is an indoor market in Bangkok’s Chatuchak area, across the road from Chatuchak Weekend Market. It was established in 1974 to support farmers. Its stalls sell fresh produce and prepared food, along with specialty goods and items brought in from elsewhere in the region.
The layout is orderly, with broad aisles and clear displays that make it straightforward to compare what is for sale. Produce includes seasonal fruit such as pomelo, mangosteen and durian, as well as mangoes, longan and rambutan. Vegetables, greens, herbs and mushrooms have their own displays. Some sellers offer samples of fruit and dried foods, so you can ask before buying.
Seafood, meat and Thai ingredients
Seafood is displayed on ice, and the market also sells fresh meat, vegetables and other ingredients for cooking. Large river prawns are among the seafood you may find. The range of fresh and dried goods makes a walk through the market useful even if you are not planning a full meal.
Look out for Thai chilli pastes, known as nam prik. These sauces can combine ingredients such as dried chilli, fish, crab, tamarind, salted egg or shrimp paste, and are eaten with rice or vegetables. Packaged sweets and dried seafood are among the other goods that can be taken away.
Find a meal among the prepared-food stalls
The prepared-food area has Thai dishes to eat at the market or take away. Choices include duck noodles, curries, grilled pork, Isan sausage, pork satay and grilled seafood. Soup dishes and rice are also available. For dessert, red ruby is a local sweet to look for; Thai sweets are sold alongside the savoury food.
Menus may not be in English, so the dishes on display can help you decide what to order. Some stalls sell food by the plate, while others have items ready to take away. If you are also visiting Chatuchak, an early stop here lets you browse the food stalls before heading across the road.
FAQ
Where is Or Tor Kor Market?
It is in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, across from Chatuchak Weekend Market and next to Kamphaeng Phet MRT station.
What can you eat at Or Tor Kor Market?
Prepared dishes include duck noodles, Thai curries, grilled pork, Isan sausage and pork satay. Red ruby and other Thai sweets are also sold.
Can you sample food before buying?
Some sellers let you try fruit or dried goods before you buy. Ask the stallholder.
Can you pay by card?
The market accepts debit cards, credit cards and NFC mobile payments.
