Yok Sod: Authentic Ayutthaya Boat Noodles at Maruay Market, Pinklao
Yok Sod at Maruay Market, Pinklao brings real Ayutthaya-style boat noodles to Bangkok, with a rich broth so well seasoned you barely need to add anything.
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Yok Sod at Maruay Market, Pinklao serves Ayutthaya-style boat noodles by Khun Oak, who grew up helping at his mother's noodle stall. The brand now has 10 branches. Pork bowls start at 40 THB and beef bowls at 45 THB, and pork and beef are cooked separately.
Key takeaways
- Authentic Ayutthaya boat-noodle recipe from the owner's family
- 10 branches; the Maruay Pinklao shop was the second
- Pork from 40 THB, beef from 45 THB, steamed rice 10 THB
- Try the tom yum pork noodles with a soft-boiled egg
- Pork and beef are cooked separately, so non-pork eaters can order beef
Yok Sod Ayutthaya Noodles at Maruay Market, Pinklao feels like Ayutthaya boat noodles brought straight to Bangkok. Rich and absolutely worth trying, we guarantee you will be hooked. Yok Sod now has as many as 10 branches. Impressive!
Noodles are probably one of your favorite dishes, right? Easy to eat, delicious, dry or in soup, and seasoning them just the way you like makes the meal even happier. Today we are taking you to Yok Sod Ayutthaya Noodles at Maruay Market, Pinklao. Head to the market, or try another branch; the taste is just as good.
Many of you have probably heard of it or eaten here already. Khun Oak, the owner of Yok Sod, set out with real determination to open an Ayutthaya boat noodle shop.
Khun Oak says: "I know what real Ayutthaya nam tok noodles taste like.
People who come to Maruay Market, Pinklao get to taste exactly that."
Why noodles? Khun Oak was born in Ayutthaya, where his mother sold nam tok noodles, so he grew up with them. After the 2011 floods, he turned to business, starting by taking over an old steak shop near Charan Sanitwong to open Yok Sod, while still keeping his day job because he was not sure it would survive.
It turned out the pot sold out on the very first day, and business kept getting better. By 2013 the shop was established and well known, so he started planning new branches. The Maruay Pinklao shop was the second.
Yok Sod became this well known thanks to its distinctive, original Ayutthaya recipe and the care that goes into every bowl so each customer gets something delicious. Happy customers spread the word and keep coming back.
Now let's see what is on the menu.
- Pork nam tok noodles
- Pork nam tok noodles, tom yum style
- Tom yum noodles with soft-boiled egg
- Pork nam tok noodles with soft-boiled egg
- Pork nam tok soup without noodles, or clear soup
Prices start at 40 THB a bowl.
- Steamed rice: 10 THB a bowl
There are beef options too, and beef lovers really should try them.
- Beef nam tok noodles
- Beef nam tok noodles, tom yum style
- Beef nam tok noodles with soft-boiled egg
- Beef noodles in clear soup
- Beef nam tok soup without noodles, or clear soup
Beef bowls start at 45 THB.
Today we had the tom yum pork noodles with a soft-boiled egg. Wonderful. The tom yum flavor is spot on with no seasoning needed, the egg is cooked just right, the portion is generous, the price is low and the flavor is bold. You could also order the soup without noodles and eat it with steamed rice; very filling, and the stewed beef is good. What impressed us most was how clean the shop is. Pork and beef are cooked separately, so people who do not eat pork can eat here too. They really pay attention to detail.
With Khun Oak's dedication and this authentic, original Ayutthaya boat-noodle recipe, you have to come and try it. It is so good you hardly need to season it. Plenty of customers love it, and we cannot wait to go back ourselves.
FAQ
How much are the noodles at Yok Sod?
Pork bowls start at 40 THB, beef bowls at 45 THB, and steamed rice is 10 THB.
How many branches does Yok Sod have?
Ten. The Maruay Market Pinklao shop was the second branch.
Can people who do not eat pork eat here?
Yes. Pork and beef are cooked separately, and there are several beef options.
What should I order?
The tom yum pork noodles with a soft-boiled egg, which need no extra seasoning, or a noodle-free soup bowl with steamed rice.
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