Today we take you to of Khao Soi Sameor Jai, just down the road from Khao Soi Lumduan. This is also no fancy restaurant, and definitely no air-conditioning. It’s a simple but fairly large open-air eatery under what is perhaps the family home. The famous/infamous (depending on who you talk to) ex-PM of Thailand, Mr Thaksin was also a regular. One wall is dedicated to pictures of Mr T enjoying Khao Sois here…and yes, they do have great Khao Sois, with the soup creamy and full of flavour. They are also great value at 30 baht each!
My favourite is the pork-ribs Khao Soi, but they also have beef and chicken varieties. Khao Sois are served with pickled vegetables, shallots and a wedge of lime, and topped with crispy noodles. I noticed that Khao Soi Samoer Jai’s crispy noodles stayed crispy for a long time, even as I am finishing off.
They also serve some good local food as well. There are stands towards the front of the eatery and you can have a look at the dishes before you order. This is the dessert stand:
on Aug 10th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I am a South African working in northern Thailand. Khao Soi is my favourite Thai dish and it takes huge chunks of self-discipline not to have it every day!
Here in Chiang Rai, I believe the best Khao Soi is served at the little restaurant in Jetyod Road just off the clock-tower circle. The place is owned by the family of the famous Thai artist and White Temple designer, Chalermchai Kositpipat. Some of his artwork can be seen on the walls of the eatery.
It’s surely worth a visit - both destinations, that is!