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This simple eatery is set in the chef-owner's house. The mouthwatering Thai dishes are made from local ingredients and fresh seafood that’s hard to find in this province. This place offers good cooking and well-seasoned recipes with lovely herbal aromas and the natural umami of shrimps and crab meat. Don’t miss the yellow curry soup with lotus roots. It’s best to arrive early, as bookings are not accepted.

On Ayutthaya-Ang Thong Road, near Wat Phanom Yong, the shredded chicken noodle soup needs no extra seasoning. The tom yum broth is perfectly balanced; chicken is tender, while slow-cooked chicken feet are an option. Available for breakfast and lunch only.

Preaw Pak specialises in freshwater fish, with a menu focused on fresh catches and local seasonal produce. From the riverside location you can see fishermen at work. The chef's skill is evident in his perfectly cooked dishes, which showcase traditional local flavours. Highlights include deep-fried river prawns with stir-fried garlic and chilli, and fresh snakehead fish in clear tom yum soup made with dry and fresh chilli. The level of spice can be adjusted to taste.

Auntie Porn has mastered pork noodle soup for over 50 years, initially on her boat at age 17, now on land. Her Tom Yum soup boasts expertly prepared noodles, rich broth, and toppings like minced pork, fish sausage, or BBQ pork, complemented by red shrimp and peanuts. She also offers tasty fish balls.

A popular lunch spot for over half a century, they sell a prolific 100kg of meatballs a day. The buoyant balls playfully float in the noodle soup and the condiments are homemade, including a spicy, sour chili vinegar sauce. Fresh-cooked or slow-cooked beef options are also available.

Mr. Liak, this eatery’s owner, started his business way back in 1961 – before moving to his current roadside location in 1977. He serves delicious beef noodle soup at wallet-friendly prices. Beef offal, braised beef, beef meatballs and stewed tendons are among the options available in the savoury broth – vermicelli, herbs and spices are also packed into this signature dish. Expect a wait during peak hours.