When it comes to Kamphaeng Phet province, many know it as the "city of noodles," even hosting noodle festivals. Each shop has its own unique style and flavor that wins customers’ hearts. Among them, one legendary restaurant has long been beloved by both locals and tourists: "Sit Nai Ya Noodle." At lunchtime, it gets so crowded that seats are almost fully occupied.
The origin of "Sit Nai Ya" — a legacy passed down through generations.
Today, the restaurant is run by Puangphet Thongyu, the second-generation heir who inherited the business from her father. The charming shop name comes from deep gratitude. In the past, Puangphet’s father worked under "Nai Ya," the owner of a chicken noodle shop at the time. When Nai Ya passed down his secret tom yum lime chicken noodle recipe, the family named the restaurant "Sit Nai Ya" (Nai Ya’s disciple) to honor and repay their mentor.
The restaurant’s success is not just a story; the authentic taste is proven by customers who say it’s "delicious without needing extra seasoning." The signature tom yum lime chicken noodle is packed generously with ingredients, never stingy on chicken meat. For lovers of chicken offal, tender chicken liver can be added for extra enjoyment.
An indispensable secret item often ordered alongside the noodles is fried chicken—wings, meat, legs, and skin. This dish is so popular that they can barely keep up with demand during the day, using dozens of kilograms of chicken daily. For those who prefer rice dishes, the shop also offers Hainanese chicken rice and crispy pork with red sauce rice, equally delicious and selling out with dozens of kilograms of ingredients used each day.
Location and easy-to-spot landmark: the restaurant is marked by "two chicken statues" standing in front. It is at 295/1 Thetsa 2 Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Kamphaeng Phet Province. Anyone visiting Kamphaeng Phet should definitely check in at "Sit Nai Ya Noodle" for a memorable taste experience.