Je Taew: Old-School Charcoal Pad Thai and Oyster Omelette in Wihan Daeng
Je Taew has been frying pad thai and oyster omelettes over charcoal at Wihan Daeng market for 40 to 50 years, and it only opens on Saturdays.
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Je Taew is a 40 to 50-year-old charcoal-fired pad thai and oyster omelette stall at the entrance of the fabric market lane, in front of Wihan Daeng market, Saraburi. The noodles get a smoky, lightly crisp finish. Pad thai is 35 baht and oyster omelette 40 baht. Open Saturdays only, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Key takeaways
- A pad thai and oyster omelette stall at Wihan Daeng market for 40 to 50 years
- Cooked over charcoal: chewy, soft noodles with a smoky, lightly charred aroma
- Pad thai 35 baht, oyster omelette 40 baht
- Open Saturdays only, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, so call before you go
- At the entrance of the fabric market lane in front of Wihan Daeng market
If you love Thai food like pad thai, Meeting Point is taking you to an old, famous charcoal-fired pad thai stall in Wihan Daeng: Je Taew Pad Thai and Old-Style Oyster Omelette. It smells amazing, and the noodles have a slight crunch with that smoky, charred aroma from the charcoal stove.
This legendary pad thai and oyster omelette stall has been around for 40 to 50 years, using a signature recipe with traditional flavours, and has been part of Wihan Daeng market from the very beginning. You can smell the charcoal smoke as you approach. The recipe has been handed down to the next generation, and today it's back at its original spot at the entrance of the fabric lane, in front of the market in Wihan Daeng. We can confirm it's really good. If you're ever near Wihan Daeng fresh market, you have to try it. One important thing: it only opens on Saturdays, which adds a little mystery.
Today we tried both the pad thai and the oyster omelette.
Pad thai
The pad thai is very well done. The noodles are chewy and soft with a light crispness that comes from charring. Cooked over charcoal, that smoky charm makes it even tastier. Personally, I think charcoal-fried food beats gas, but charcoal heat is very hard to control. It takes a real master to get it right and season the whole wok evenly.
Oyster omelette
Delicious and just crisp enough, with the same lovely wok aroma. The shellfish is fresh and plump, and it's cheap. In both dishes the shellfish is handled well, with no fishy smell. Eaten hot off the pan, it's the best. The batter isn't too thick; pour over the sauce, mix it all together and you'll keep eating. It comes with bean sprouts on the side to cut the richness. So good, we want more.
Overall it's very good: cheap and tasty. If you want to come, call ahead first, because the stall only opens on Saturdays.
Je Taew Pad Thai and Old-Style Oyster Omelette, Wihan Daeng
- Location: Entrance of the fabric market lane, Wihan Daeng market
- Hours: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Prices: Pad thai 35 baht, oyster omelette 40 baht
- Note: Open on Saturdays only
- Phone orders and enquiries: 087 029 7174
FAQ
When is Je Taew open?
Saturdays only, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. It's best to call 087 029 7174 before you go.
How much does it cost?
Pad thai is 35 baht and oyster omelette is 40 baht.
Where is Je Taew?
At the entrance of the fabric market lane, in front of Wihan Daeng market, Saraburi.
What makes this pad thai special?
It's cooked over charcoal using a recipe that's 40 to 50 years old, giving chewy noodles with a light crisp and a smoky aroma.
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