In an era of rising living costs, finding tasty yet affordable restaurants can be challenging. However, in Lansak District, Uthai Thani Province, a newly opened noodle shop is gaining buzz through word of mouth.
The shop, named “Ka Tiew Ruea Car Care,” creates a classic vintage atmosphere with a cool breeze throughout the day. It is owned by Thasanee Khamluecha, who is dedicated to continuing her mother’s special recipe from Nakhon Pathom, quickly becoming a local favorite within just over a month.
What draws customers continuously is its affordable prices—just 20 baht lets you enjoy delicious boat noodles. For groups of four to five, the shop recommends the great value stewed pork soup, simmered until tender and served with offal, priced at only 99 baht.
The shop offers three types of noodles separately, and the must-try dish for those who enjoy nibbling is the chicken rib soup, slow-cooked overnight until the meat melts in your mouth, perfectly complemented by a rich and fragrant broth.
The secret to the shop’s deliciousness isn’t just the rich pork bone broth recipe, but also the technique for blanching noodles and vegetables. The strict rule is that the water must be at a rolling boil before noodles are added, ensuring chewy noodles and perfectly crisp vegetables. Additionally, the accompanying basil leaves are pesticide-free, grown by the shop and freshly picked for each bowl.
Regarding ingredients like pork, freshness is guaranteed by daily preparation. Any leftovers are distributed to staff for consumption and are never resold the next day.
Beyond delivering great taste, the shop plays a role in supporting the community by employing only locals from Lansak District and offering part-time jobs to students seeking extra income during their studies. It’s truly a place that fills both stomachs and hearts.
For those wishing to taste the flavors at “Ka Tiew Ruea Car Care,” the shop is located on the road leading to Lansak fresh market in Uthai Thani Province.
In addition to noodles, made-to-order dishes are also available. The shop is open daily from 08:00 to 16:00.