Bangkok’s beloved street food gem, Jay Fai, might be closing its doors in 2025, marking the end of an era for fans of her legendary Michelin-starred crab omelets.
READ: Jay Fai Might Close Down Her Street Food Restaurant in 2025
Known for her fiery, wok-fueled cooking and her Michelin-starred crab omelets, Jay Fai is now contemplating retirement.
In recent interviews, the culinary legend shared that while her passion for Thai street food remains, the demands of running her restaurant have become increasingly challenging with age. At 78, she feels it may be time to pass the torch. While her decision isn’t set in stone as she remains deeply connected to the restaurant and dedicated to preserving Thai street food culture, this news comes as a bittersweet piece of information for fans worldwide.
Famed as Thailand’s first Michelin-starred street food chef, Jay Fai’s restaurant in the old quarter of Bangkok has long attracted a diverse clientele, from tourists to celebrities, including Anne Curtis and her husband, Erwan Heussaff, who once made their way to her famous restaurant to try its hearty, flavor-packed crab omelets and seafood dishes.
Jay Fai’s popularity skyrocketed after her appearance in the Street Food: Asia series on Netflix, drawing in food lovers, celebrities, and chefs worldwide. Many Filipino tourists and local stars consider it a bucket-list spot not only for its Michelin recognition but also for Jay Fai's dedication, as she still cooks every dish herself despite the restaurant’s fame
Thai food enthusiasts are hopeful her legacy will continue, perhaps with her family taking over or the possibility of apprentices to preserve her techniques.
Sources: Kangnam Times, Bangkok Post
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