KOFF & BUN AT SONGWAT
Song Wat
Award-winning roastery and dim sum café housed in a renovated historic shophouse, combining 80-year-old traditional salapao recipes with championship-level coffee. Features dual-concept spaces with speed bar and slow bar across two floors.
Heritage & Innovation
Located in a meticulously renovated Sino-Portuguese shophouse from 1906, this specialty coffee destination merges Bangkok's culinary heritage with contemporary coffee culture. The founders, Thailand National Roasting Championship 2018 winners, are descendants of the legendary Tai Pa bakery established in 1932.
Architecture & Design
- Ground floor speed bar with contemporary service counter
- Second floor slow bar featuring semi-circular counter setup
- Preserved original plaster carvings and exposed brick walls
- Modern iron and wood facade elements integrating historical features
Culinary Program
- Specialty coffee program by award-winning roasters
- Traditional salapao (steamed buns) using 80-year-old recipes
- Innovative fillings including:
- Kanom krok
- Sweet corn
- Tamarind custard
Technical Details
- Operating hours: 8:00-17:00
- Full coffee retail service
- Two distinct service concepts across floors
- Natural lighting through restored windows
The venue exemplifies the area's architectural evolution while maintaining authentic culinary traditions through its dual specialty offerings of coffee and dim sum.