Naay Uan

Arguably Bangkok’s most popular hawker stall, Naay Uan’s recipe for success must lie in its simplicity. His kuay jap, a basic but delicious soup of of pork offal, thick rice noodles and broth draws literally hundreds of hungry diners to Chinatown every night:

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But that broth… Naay Uan’s kuay jap broth is probably the most pepper-intense dish I’ve ever consumed. The guy must pour bags of ground white pepper into his broth, leaving the diner with a mildly burning, spicy sensation. For me this is the highlight, but I think most people come for the meat, which includes your choice of pork heart, stomach, tongue or crispy deep-fried pork.

Th Yaowarat, across from Soi 16 (Google Maps link)
02 224 3450
7pm-late