Anyone visiting Uttaradit Province who doesn’t stop by this shop is missing out on one of the city’s best culinary treasures. 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 Shop”A highly recommended spot that both tourists and locals unanimously agreeis genuinely delicious without needing any seasoning.It also features a distinctive, fragrant aroma from the unique charcoal stove.
This legendary flavor is maintained by 75-year-old Pa Chalorm and her 39-year-old daughter, Ple, who diligently prepare noodles bowl by bowl. The key to the shop’s standout quality is preserving the original identity by usinga charcoal stoveto simmer pork bone broth all day long, keeping the broth piping hot with a subtle smoky aroma, as Pa Chalorm often says, “Noodles should be eaten while blowing on them.”
There are two legendary signature dishes that visitors must order: “Traditional Pork Tom Yum Noodles” The secret lies in meticulous, fresh preparation bowl by bowl, loaded with tender minced pork, small dried shrimp, green onions, coriander, fried garlic, poured over with piping hot broth. The mixture is stirred well before being served in a bowl lined with blanched kale and bean sprouts, topped with a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk and homemade crispy fried pork cracklings.
Beef lovers are not left out with “Traditional Braised Beef Noodles” which are slow-cooked over low heat for four hours with more than 20 types of Chinese herbs until the beef is tender and melts in the mouth. The clear broth is fragrant with the aroma of Chinese herbs and rich beef flavor, served with beef balls, tendon, and ribeye beef.
Beyond these two signature dishes, the shop offers many other options including Yen Ta Fo Tom Yum noodles, braised chicken drumstick noodles, spicy pork or chicken noodles, and fresh beef with black pepper.
What stands out is that the shop makes nearly all its seasoning ingredients itself, including freshly roasted peanuts, aromatic roasted chili powder, and uses real fresh lime for flavoring. All this comes at a price that will make you rub your eyes in disbelief—starting at just 30 baht for generous portions packed with quality ingredients, truly offering excellent value.
Anyone wanting to experience authentic traditional noodles with the fragrant aroma of charcoal smoke and balanced flavors that don’t require extra seasoning can check in at Pa Chalorm’s Traditional Noodle Shop, located at the entrance in front of Wat Phra That (Luang Pho To Temple), Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Phichai District, Uttaradit Province. Open daily from 08:00 to 17:00.