New beef noodle joint in Bangkok’s Chinatown quickly gains big fan base

Despite being open for less than a month, this beef noodle spot has already garnered a loyal fan base and queues regularly pile up across the street.

A crumbling two-storey shophouse tucked away on a quiet Songwat street has found a second life as an indie braised beef spot, Rong Klan Nuea, winning hipsters’ hearts through its hearty bowls of fatty meat. 

On the ground floor, a massive pot filled with luscious cuts of beef greets you with its rich, herby aroma, which will make your wait for a bowl even more unbearable. Few seats and tables are available and, at some point, the place might get so crowded that lines extend across the street (insider tip: go after 3pm when the crowds start to die down).

The second floor, despite being vacant, has plenty of natural light and a lovely spot overlooking the boiling pot below; don’t trip or you might end up on the…