Wang Lang

What is Wang Lang? Located at 669 King Street West near Bathurst, Wang Lang is an atmospheric Central Thai dining room from the team behind Koh Lipe, celebrating Bangkok market fare and the culinary traditions of Ayutthaya. Helmed by Chef Num-Oy, the interior steps away from typical strip-mall setups with a sultry, red-lit dining room accented by dark bamboo woodwork and a covered garden-style atrium patio tucked away in the back. Seating extends across intimate dining tables, bar seating, and a private dining room upstairs for larger groups.

Wang Lang Menu & What to Order Chef Num-Oy focuses on authentic Ayutthaya-style dishes that feature assertive heat, fragrant herbs, and slow-simmered broths. The essential order is the Kuay Tiew Ruer (Wagyu boat noodles), featuring a spiced beef broth enriched with blood and loaded with tender beef slices and handmade beef meatballs. Round out the table with the caramelized Kor Moo Yang (grilled pork jowl served with toasted-rice jeaw sauce), betel leaf parcels (Moo Hor Bai Cha Plu), and the steaming Tom Yum Talay Mor Fai hot pot. Plant-forward diners can rely on the crisp garlic chive cakes (Gui Chai Tod) and morning glory, best washed down with a kaffir-lime-spiked Ma Grud cocktail.

Know Before You Go Table reservations can be booked directly through the restaurant's website, which is wise on weekend evenings when the King West dining rush takes over. Streetcar access is straightforward via the 504 King or 511 Bathurst routes, and drivers should note that King Street curbside parking is restricted before 7:00 p.m., making the paid open-air lot next door your easiest parking bet. The restaurant runs continuously all day, stretching an hour later until 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.