How much does the Jay Fai menu cost?
In THB, before service and tax (“++”). The table adds the 17.7% usually added for service and tax, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 17.7% service and tax | For two | For two, with service and tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner, typical spendÀ la carte street food; typical spend THB 600–1,000 | ฿1,000 | ฿1,177 | ฿2,000 | ฿2,354 |
Every figure is for one guest. Many Bangkok restaurants quote menu prices “++”: 10% service and 7% VAT are added to the bill. Prices here are shown as each restaurant lists them, and the note says “++” where that applies. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: thailandaddict.com (dinner). Price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Jay Fai before you book.
Can you book a table at Jay Fai?
No.
- When to arriveTables go to a walk-in list: arrive well before opening to put a name down, then come back and wait, often for an hour or more. Orders are taken while you queue, and everyone in the party has to be there. It's cash only.
From Jay Fai’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
How long it takes and opening hours at Jay Fai
How long does a meal at Jay Fai take?
Open Wednesday to Saturday, about 9am to 7:30pm; closed Sunday to Tuesday. Check the restaurant's Instagram (@jayfaibangkok) for closures before going.
When is Jay Fai open?
It's open Wednesday to Saturday, closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.
Mon–Tue closedWed–Sat 09:00–19:00Sun closed
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Jay Fai’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Jay Fai: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Jay Fai have?
One. Jay Fai holds one MICHELIN star, one of 33 one-star restaurants in Thailand. It has held it every year since 2017.
Who is the chef at Jay Fai?
The head chef is Jay Fai.
- Cuisine
- Street food
- Address
- 327 Maha Chai Road, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, BangkokOpen in Google Maps
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Sources Restaurant: instagram.com. Stars: Jay Fai in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: thailandaddict.com (dinner), price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Krista, CC BY 2.0). Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).