Pe Aor – Phaya Thai's Cult Tom Yum Goong Noodle
About This Experience
Pe Aor (also spelled Pee Oh) is the Bangkok tom yum goong noodle stall that locals send tourists to last — once you know about it, you stop trying others. The broth is built from prawn heads roasted hard, then loosened with chilli, lime and herbs; the prawns are the size of small lobsters. Plastic stools, hand-painted signs, the same cooks for years.
Why It's Special
A tom yum goong noodle so dialled-in that lines form daily — and it costs less than most Bangkok cocktails.
AI Analysis
A long-queue Bangkok cult — single-dish identity, giant river prawns, and a broth method that local food writers consistently single out.
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Details
- Price Range
- ฿100-450 per person
- Duration
- 45–75 mins
- Best Time to Visit
- Year-round, lunch through afternoon
- Province
- Bangkok
- Category
- street-food
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