PULSE CITY GUIDE: The Phenomenal Jay Fai

Thailand’s famous Supinya Junsuta or commonly known as Jay Fai has taken Bangkok’s food scene by storm following her two consecutive years of receiving a Michelin star recognition from 2018 to 2019. Despite the stardom and the obvious flocking of people longing for her best-selling Thai dishes, the 73-year-old star chef is still on the ground, personally cooking every delectable dish you can find in her roadside stall in Bangkok. 

Visiting Bangkok because of its rich and wide gastronomy is one of the reasons why people keep coming back to the Big Mango, so for your next visit to the city, have a quick stop for a remarkable meal in this award-winning restaurant should be on your bucket list! 

With her trademark black apron, beanie, and ski goggles, Jay Fai has been the main spotlight of attraction for international tourists visiting the humble restaurant. Some of the best and most recommended dishes here are: 

Crab Omelette 

Watching the phenomenal Jay Fai prepare and cook this mouthwatering omelette dish is the real deal. While masterfully creating the best-selling dish over a charcoal stove, the on-the-spot action of her making the specialty is what makes the experience even more exciting. Upon serving, the inviting look of the golden-brown omelette will surely make you drool.  

Drunken Noodles 

Pad Kee Mao Talay or drunken noodles is a stir-fry hot noodle dish, mixed with basil, chili, huge fresh prawns, tender rings of squids, and cuttlefish, finished with a twist of hot and spicy sauce to perfect the meal.  

Tom Yum Soup 

This clear and spicy Tom Yum soup is a total hit with its soothing savor from its ingredients including kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, bruised galangal mixed with freshly caught seafood favorites like prawns, fish, and squid.