For anyone visiting Phitsanulok province who is a devoted street food fan, the sight of customers lining up along the alley near Phitsanulok City Municipality clearly confirms the deliciousness of this fried snack shop.
This fried snack shop is becoming a local favorite, with all its fried items sold out within just three hours of opening. Particularly, the fried tofu achieves daily sales as high as 80 kilograms.
The secret behind the enticing flavors that make customers willingly wait in line comes from the skill of former hotel chef Krid Kampheng, who teamed up with partner Sak Kumpa Incheun, a teacher from Chalermkwansatri School.
Previously, Krid ran a popular fried snack shop in Na Nai subdistrict, Kathu district, Phuket province. Although he briefly shifted to selling fresh vegetables, his passion for cooking led him to reclaim his culinary reputation in Phitsanulok, where he has been met with overwhelming approval.
The key to winning customers’ hearts lies not only in the technique of frying to achieve a crispy outside and soft inside but also in fresh ingredients and a secret dipping sauce. The white tofu is specially ordered fresh daily from a factory, ensuring a soft texture without any sour smell.
, , Paired with the former chef’s secret dipping sauce, simmered to develop a primarily sweet flavor with a mild spiciness, the sauce enhances the fried snacks’ taste, making them irresistible.
Quality dishes at affordable prices include the best-selling fried tofu sold for just 20 baht each. The signature dish, Tue Ka Ko—also known as braised pork leg snack—combines fried taro, black beans, and fried corn, served affordably at 25 baht for three pieces.
Other delicious snacks available include chicken-topped bread at 25 baht per piece, fried spring rolls at 20 baht each, and fried dumplings sold in sets of seven for only 25 baht.
For food lovers eager to experience the crispy delights, the shopKrid Tue Ka Kois located inside the shophouse at 1319/15 Boromtrilokkanat Road, Nai Mueang subdistrict, Mueang district, Phitsanulok province.
A key landmark is that it’s situated before reaching Phitsanulok City Municipality. The shop opens daily from 10:00 a.m. onward. It is recommended to arrive early when the shop opens to avoid missing out on the quickly sold-out treats.