Jiyeon’s Super Crispy Pork Noodle Shop, a standout spot in Prachinburi province, features handmade crispy pork prepared fresh daily. Each bowl costs 40 baht, and customers line up eagerly like in a game of musical chairs until seating runs out.
Along Prachin Thani Road, on the outbound side heading toward Nakhon Nayok province, lies a must-stop spot for food lovers. Word has spread about Jiyeon’s Braised Chicken Noodles, also known as Super Crispy Pork Noodles, a Korean-named restaurant serving authentic Thai flavors near the Ban Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization office in Mueang District, Prachinburi. “Jiyeon” is a former factory worker who decided to leave her regular job to pursue her dream of owning a restaurant. Together with her mother, known as “Je Ben,” they craft rich flavors that keep customers coming in every day.
Beyond the delicious food, the warm and friendly atmosphere impresses many. The shop uses a system where customers write their orders on paper and pass them through the kitchen window.
The most remarkable feature is the “self-payment system.” After eating, customers inquire about the price and pay at the counter themselves. The shop places great trust in its customers, with no one monitoring whether everyone pays in full.
The highlight menu item that has customers willingly standing in line is the “Super Crispy Pork Noodles.” This dish has become synonymous with the shop itself, breaking the traditional crispy pork noodle mold by serving long strips of crispy pork, sliced but still connected, draped over large bowls of tom yum or clear broth noodles.
Besides the large crispy pork pieces, the dish is generously loaded with minced pork, pork balls, marinated pork, and fresh squid, all overflowing in the bowl starting at just 40 baht.
Je Ben cheerfully said that although the shop’s costs are high, seeing her daughter earn a small profit and witnessing the happiness of their customers is a rewarding gain.
Each day, Jiyeon’s Super Crispy Pork Noodle Shop prepares 30 kilograms of their special handmade crispy pork to ensure customers enjoy fresh, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside pork with no leftovers. In addition to noodles, they also offer made-to-order dishes and spicy Thai-Laotian style papaya salad.
The shop is open daily from 09:00 to 15:00 but often sells out early, especially the crispy pork dishes. To avoid missing out, customers are advised to call ahead at 082–560 6733 or use delivery services.
