The standout dishes are pork crackling basil and rich stewed beef, with entertaining music and a lively vendor. Visitors should hurry because the food sells out very quickly.
Anyone planning to visit Phu Soi Dao in Uttaradit Province this winter should get to know this legendary eatery."Yai Tui Noodles"This shop has been open for over 40 years, located in front of Wat Chaiyachana Phon (Wat Hua Na) in Nam Pat District. It’s a well-known delicious stop for tourists and locals alike, with a strict rule: if you arrive after noon, you’ll miss out because it’s all sold out.
Currently, Yai Tui Noodles is run by the next generation heir,"Pai - Pongsan Phayakham"Pai is a cheerful young vendor with an indie style—he plays music while cooking noodles and dances at the same time. On days with ordination ceremonies at the temple, he cooks and dances, bringing smiles and laughter to all customers. The atmosphere is very relaxed, with views of the mountains on the way up Phu Soi Dao blending with the music.
What makes customers salivate as soon as they get out of their vehicles is the aroma of stewed beef and spices wafting through the air. The must-try dishes are stewed beef meatball noodles with fragrant broth and generous toppings, and the equally popular pork crackling basil rice and stewed beef basil. The owner fries the pork cracklings himself until they’re wonderfully fragrant, stir-frying the basil until it’s pungent enough to cause sneezing, guaranteeing bold, intense flavors.
Yai Tui Noodles is located opposite Wat Chaiyachana Phon (Wat Hua Na), Village No. 4, Saento Subdistrict, Nam Pat District, Uttaradit Province (after the bypass intersection, turn right and go 300 meters; the shop is on the left). It opens from 7 a.m.