Lee Heng Kua Gai: Charcoal-Fried Chicken Noodles in Talat Phlu
Lee Heng Kua Gai Sao Chingcha, Talat Phlu branch, is a legendary chicken fried noodle and suki shop with over 70 years of history, cooking every plate over a real charcoal stove.
Meeting Point Management Team
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Lee Heng Kua Gai's Talat Phlu branch is on Thoet Thai Road opposite Talat Phlu railway station. With over 70 years of history, it fries each plate over charcoal for slightly charred, smoky noodles. It serves many kinds of kua gai, old-style Teochew suki and yen ta fo, from 45 baht. Open daily 11:30-22:00.
Key takeaways
- Legendary kua gai shop with over 70 years of history
- Each plate is fried over real charcoal for smoky, slightly charred noodles
- Seven kinds of kua gai, four kinds of Teochew suki and yen ta fo
- From 45 baht; also on LINE MAN
- Open daily 11:30-22:00; parking is tough, try behind Tui Mookata (40 baht)
Talat Phlu is another neighborhood you could call a hub of good food. Today Meeting Point is taking you to eat delicious kua gai (wok-fried rice noodles with chicken) at Lee Heng Sao Chingcha, a shop that has been around for so long it's practically a legend. Let's see what makes it so tasty.
A legendary kua gai and suki shop: fragrant and delicious no matter how many times you eat here!
We have to say, Lee Heng kua gai has been serving up deliciousness for over 70 years, and that's no idle boast. The Talat Phlu branch of Lee Heng Kua Gai Sao Chingcha is genuinely great. Come try it and you'll be hooked, guaranteed.
Another standout in Talat Phlu, this shop is known for its kua gai. Every dish shines because it's cooked over a real charcoal stove, which gives the noodles a slight char and that wonderful wok aroma. The shrimp are big and generous too. The secret is that each plate is fried one at a time, but don't worry about waiting too long, as there are several woks going, so it's not a long wait. (Good food is worth waiting a little for, right?)
There are other tempting dishes too. Yen ta fo is a signature dish that food lovers adore, with fish balls, fried fish balls, fish cake, fried taro, morning glory, crispy squid and crispy wontons in a well-rounded broth. You can also choose noodle soup or dry noodles, and fresh spring rolls. There's so much to choose from, and none of it disappoints.
For kua gai, there are lots of options:
- Kua gai (chicken)
- Kua gai with ham
- Kua gai with bacon
- Kua with roast duck
- Kua with mixed toppings
- Kua with seafood
- Kua with shrimp and scallops
The old-style Teochew suki also comes in several versions:
- Pork suki
- Chicken suki
- Mixed suki
- Seafood suki
If you can't make it to the shop, you can order through the LINE MAN delivery app, as the shop is on there too.
Prices start at just 45 baht! And if you want extra toppings, just order them. So satisfying.
If you're around Talat Phlu, Meeting Point recommends this place. It's delicious and sure to please, and you'll see that Talat Phlu isn't only about Tui's grilled pork, desserts or kanom kuichai.
Pros: fast service / dishes look great / affordable / accepted the Khon La Khrueng co-payment scheme
Cons: parking is quite hard to find, though there are options
Lee Heng Kua Gai
- Location: On Thoet Thai Road opposite Talat Phlu railway station, just past the Talat Phlu intersection. You can find parking around the market, but we recommend parking behind Tui Mookata for 40 baht.
- Map: https://goo.gl/maps/gWorirojX8Q4J5Ct9
- Hours: Open daily 11:30-22:00
- Parking: No parking at the shop
- Phone: 065 661 4479, 091 552 2882
- Facebook: Lee Heng Kua Gai Sao Chingcha, Talat Phlu branch
FAQ
Where is Lee Heng Kua Gai in Talat Phlu?
It is on Thoet Thai Road opposite Talat Phlu railway station, just past the Talat Phlu intersection.
What are Lee Heng's opening hours?
It opens daily from 11:30 to 22:00.
How much does a plate cost?
Prices start at 45 baht.
Is there parking?
The shop has no parking. You can find spaces around the market, but we suggest parking behind Tui Mookata for 40 baht.
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