Jarus “Chef Ka” Phomraeng, 62, has turned a secret six‑layer crispy pork recipe into an international draw in Bangkok's Khlong Toei slum, but viral popularity has left the sole operator exhausted as customers queue two to three hours for his Yunnan‑style salt and chilli dish.

Chef Ka’s unique six‑layer crispy pork in Bangkok slum draws queues of up to three hours

Jarus “Chef Ka” Phomraeng, 62, has turned a secret six‑layer crispy pork recipe into an international draw in Bangkok's Khlong Toei slum, but viral popularity has left the sole operator exhausted as customers queue two to three hours for his Yunnan‑style salt and chilli dish.

By: Jetjaras Na Ranong | Published: 9 May 2026