Udon Thani Vietnamese Khao Piak Sen
ข้าวเปียกเส้น
A Vietnamese rice noodle breakfast shop that has been open for nearly half a century, recommended by the Michelin Bib Gourmand, with lines forming early in the morning.
Udon Thani has a large community of descendants of Vietnamese immigrants, and khao piak sen, a Vietnamese rice noodle soup also known as khao piak sen, is one of the city's local specialties. This old shop has been open for more than forty years. After a renovation, it now has green tiled walls and retro wood and rattan furniture, and it is recommended by the Michelin Bib Gourmand. The signature khao piak sen soup has a fresh, fragrant broth. Other options include Vietnamese rice rolls with shrimp or pork filling, steamed rice rolls, Vietnamese bread, congee, and egg coffee. A bowl costs about 60 baht. Lines form during the morning rush, and the shop accepts cash only. It is located near the intersection of Sri Suk Road and the Mak Khaeng school road.
Opening hours
Daily, 5:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Thung Si Mueang & City Pillar Shrine
- Udon Thani City Museum
- UD Town & Night Market
- Nong Prachak Park
- Wat Phothisomphon
- Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre & Pu Ya Shrine
- Wat Pa Ban Tat
- Ban Na Kha Weaving Village