The rays of the sun shone down on the center of his head. Bending down, he saw a shadow at his feet. No matter how hot the weather is, don’t be impatient. Step out and walk around looking for delicious food in Soi Phahonyothin 1, or what people know as Soi Luecha. A source of both savory and sweet food. Vendors lined up their stalls along both sides. As they walked, they kept their eyes on the people. Hear the song “Tha Chalom” written by Teacher Chali Intharawijit, composed by Teacher Saman Kanchanaphalin, sung by Mr. Charin Nanthanakorn, three legendary national artists. Loud from far away Calm your mind to relax. As we walked closer, the music became louder and clearer. Especially the female voice singing along to the song. It made me have to turn around and look at this elderly noodle vendor who was really in a good mood, “Khun Chai Talon Chim.” This week, “Khun Chai Pae” would like to recommend the restaurant “Yai Lek Pork Noodles” owned by “Yai Lek Pornthip Sirirungkit,” age 64. This shop is a shopping cart. Located inside Soi Phahonyothin 1, walk 200 meters deep from the entrance of the alley. Listen carefully. If any shop plays Luk Krung music, it means you’ve come to the right shop. Grandma Lek’s face was bright. Singing happily while boiling noodles, “I’ll take a bowl of pork tom yum noodles, Grandma.” I ordered the food after walking in front of the cart to inspect it. Saw all kinds of appliances crowded all over the glass cabinet. including shrimp balls, fish balls, fish noodles, minced pork, red pork, and noodles to choose from. “Sit first, drinking water is free, serve yourself,” Grandma Lek told me, as did every customer sitting in the shop. Grandma Lek’s shop There are 3 tables set up. Whoever comes first gets to eat first according to regulations. During the daytime like this, every table is full of people. The rider’s brother delivered the food and said, “Little guys, come sit together. There’s an empty chair here.” I sat down as invited. Don’t forget to thank you for your kindness. Soon the fragrant noodles are ready to be served. It was noticed that Grandma Lek’s hand giving the bowl was trembling. I hurriedly supported the noodle bowl, afraid it would spill. Pick up the bowl and come back to sit and eat in the same chair. flat yellow noodles It’s my favorite noodle. The feeling when chewing is chewy and soft, with a better flavor than round noodles. As for the toppings, it comes in a full bowl, including fish strips, minced pork, shrimp balls, pork balls, and fish balls. What’s more special than other restaurants is Grandma Lek’s 1 5-star chicken jock. The taste of tom yum is pleasing without the need for additional cooking. “Grandma Lek, do you have any noodles you can recommend?” I ordered immediately after finishing the first bowl. “Are the white noodles dry? Add soy sauce like waterfall noodles,” Grandma Lek quickly replied. White rice noodles with dark soy sauce Mix the meat with fried garlic. Sprinkle with fried pork rind The taste that Grandma Lek cooked Delicious without additional cooking. The fragrant aroma of ground roasted beans and fried potato pulp enhances the flavor and makes the pork noodles even more delicious. In fact, I was full after eating just one bowl. But the additional order was made specifically for you, the reader. “Take this and try it.” Grandma Lek handed me a block of crispy fried tofu cut in half. Fried tofu is made from bunches of tofu that Grandma Lek cut in half and fried until crispy. “Grandma put it in Yentafo. A lot of people like to eat. Grandma fries it herself every day.” “Then I’ll take another bowl of Yentafo wide noodles, Grandma.” I ordered more because of the crispiness of the Yentafo wide fried tofu. My third bowl of noodles during lunch was delicious with crispy tofu, crispy squid, chicken blood, and cold tafo condiments. If you order Yen Ta Fo to try as your first bowl, it will be even more satisfying. Because right now my stomach is full. As the afternoon wore on, people started to let go. Take the opportunity to invite Grandma Lek to sit and talk while listening to music. “Suntaraporn Band” accompanied by “Everything Grandma prepared herself. Wake up at 4:00 a.m. and get up to set up the shop, fry pork rinds, garlic, and roasted peanuts ourselves. Set up the noodle pot, fry dumplings, and fry tofu all at home. The reason why I still haven’t let anyone do it. Because I’m afraid that I won’t like you. The oil uses lard, and the aroma is more fragrant than vegetable oil. The machine also has red pork, minced pork, and 5-star Kai Jor. Originally, Grandma used to make fried taro by herself. Customers liked it, but as they got older they couldn’t make it. It took a lot of time and their eyes weren’t very good, so they used 5-star Kai Jor instead. Even though costs are higher But it saves a lot of time. As for the soup, use long bones, rock sugar, salt, seasoned green cap sauce, add coriander roots, garlic and pepper, but no MSG. The sweet potato soup already has pork bones,” Grandma Lek said, holding her hand to keep from shaking. “Most of Grandma’s customers are nurses at Phyathai 2 Hospital and office workers in this area. Customers will call first to ask if Grandma is selling. Did you stop? Grandma’s shop has only 3 tables. I can’t do too many. It’s tiring. Nowadays, Grandma gets the sound of Luk Krung music. Helps you feel happy when selling things. While waiting for customers, Grandma sat and hummed a song. But don’t ask me what songs I like. Because Grandma can’t remember her name. But I guarantee that I can sing every song. Favorite singers include Charin Nantanakorn, Suthep Wongkamhaeng, Sawee Phakaphan, Jintana Suksathit, Luk Krung songs, especially the songs of Teacher Eua Sunthornsanan. The songs have deep story content, beautiful language, and help create happiness. move Many people come to eat because they like Luk Krung music like Grandma did,” Grandma Lek also shared. sparkling eyes Grandma Lek recalled yesterday that “Grandma has been helping my father and mother sell betel nuts at Sanam Pao Market since I was a child. When she was a young woman, she turned to selling rice curry, mango sticky rice, Bua Loi Khai Wan, Khanom Thian, Khanom Khong, until she started selling noodles for 20 years. Grandma used to sell noodles to customers only at the shop. I don’t have any app to send it. Grandma doesn’t know how to do it. Nowadays, customers just transfer money. The voice from the phone sounded like a warning. Grandma never went to see it. How many baht did they transfer? Did they transfer the full amount? But some customers were kind enough to not transfer the full amount. But when he realized it, he transferred it back to me in the evening. He probably sympathizes with Grandma that she can sell each bowl of noodles.” “Right now, Grandma can’t do it well. My right eye has twitching, my mouth is twitching, my hands are shaking due to Parkinson’s symptoms. I’ve been sick for 3 years now. At first the tremor wasn’t much. But later it shook more often. Even all the time Grandma must take medicine as prescribed by the doctor. I expect that in another year or two, they will probably stop selling it,” Grandma Lek concluded like a person taking her own life. Prices for Pork Tom Yum Noodles, Yen Ta Fo Tom Yum, Pork Waterfall Noodles. Thick soup and clear soup, normal 40 baht, special 50 baht. “Yai Lek Pork Noodles” shop opens every day from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Telephone 08-4705-4556. You should call to check first. Small for sale? no Sometimes you are sick and suddenly stop selling. Please come support and encourage Grandma Lek. Khun Chai Pae, click to read the column. More “Khun Chai Talon Chim”
