Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Timing is crucial here. Officially, it's open daily from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, but visitors arriving at 6:00 PM found the shops already closing. Those who arrive early and eat early get the place in full swing. If you arrive at 7:30 PM, you'll have to make do with the leftovers.

It's not a big market, and it doesn't aspire to be. What you'll find here are foods that former residents of Ayutthaya still love to return for, most notably a famous Pad Thai stall, which has since moved to the opposite side of the street. Grilled meats are another draw, as is coconut pudding sold by an elderly Thai vendor. This market is more of a gathering place for locals doing their evening shopping than a tourist attraction—and that's precisely why I'd recommend it.

Before heading to a restaurant hungry, be aware that seating is limited. Tables and chairs belong to individual vendors, and you only get one if you buy something from that vendor. So, choose a place first and then order, rather than collecting food from five different stalls and standing around with it.