Anyone visiting Uttaradit Province who doesn’t stop by this restaurant misses out on one of the city’s finest. Thairath Online takes you to discover a delicious spot that has stood the test of time for over 45 years.
. []"Pa Chalorm’s Traditional Noodle Soup" []This renowned eatery is unanimously praised by both tourists and locals alike,as “truly delicious without any need for extra seasoning.”It also offers a distinctive, inviting aroma from its unique charcoal stove.
This legendary flavor is maintained by 75-year-old Pa Chalorm and her 39-year-old daughter, Ple, who diligently prepare each bowl to keep the tradition alive. The key to the restaurant’s uniqueness is preserving the original method usinga charcoal stoveto simmer pork bone broth all day long, ensuring the broth stays piping hot with a subtle smoky scent. As Pa Chalorm often says, “You should eat the noodles while they’re still steaming hot.”
Two legendary signature dishes that every visitor must order include the traditional pork tom yum noodle soup, which impresses with meticulous preparation, made fresh bowl by bowl. It’s loaded with tender minced pork, tiny dried shrimp, green onions, coriander, crispy fried garlic, poured over hot broth, then mixed before serving atop blanched kale and bean sprouts. It’s topped with a perfectly soft-boiled egg and crispy homemade pork cracklings.
Beef lovers are equally satisfied with the traditional braised beef noodle soup, for which the restaurant spends 4 hours slowly simmering beef over low heat with more than 20 kinds of Chinese herbs. The beef becomes tender enough to melt in your mouth. The clear broth is fragrant with Chinese herbs and rich beef flavor, served with meatballs, tendon, and ribeye.
Beyond these two highlights, the menu offers many choices, including spicy yen ta fo tom yum noodles, braised chicken drumstick noodles, spicy pork or chicken salads, and fresh black pepper beef.
What sets this place apart is that nearly all ingredients and seasonings are made in-house—freshly roasted peanuts, aromatic roasted chili powder, and real fresh lime juice. All this comes at an eye-catching price, starting at just 30 baht, with generous portions, abundant toppings, and excellent quality, offering exceptional value.
For those wanting to experience authentic traditional noodle soup with the enticing aroma of charcoal smoke and a balanced flavor that needs no extra seasoning, check in at Pa Chalorm’s Traditional Noodle Soup, located at the entrance in front of Wat Phra That (Wat Luang Pho To), Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Phichai District,Uttaradit Province.Open daily from 08:00 to 17:00.