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Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle

299, 301 Song Sawat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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299, 301 Song Sawat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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+66 81 640 4750
HoursMonday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle

Duck into this Chinatown alleyway at dusk for handmade fish balls with extraordinary bounce. Lim Lao Ngow sets metal tables right between two buildings, serving a stripped-down menu focused almost entirely on fishball noodle bowls. Regulars favor the ba mee haeng—dry egg noodles with a subtle alkaline bite, tossed with fish dumplings carrying savory hints of solefish and sesame oil. Stalls run fast and tables turn quickly. Since the cart serves no drinks, pick up cold refreshments from the convenience store across the street before grabbing a plastic stool.

  • Signature Luk Chin Pla: Handmade fish balls and dumplings celebrated for their clean taste and resilient bounce.
  • Bib Gourmand Street Cart: Longstanding Bib Gourmand street cart dishing out budget-friendly bowls starting around 50 to 60 baht.
  • Classic Alleyway Setup: Open-air dining wedged between buildings, coming alive nightly right around 5 PM.
RestaurantNoodle shopHawker stall

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Reasons to Visit Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle

Why diners choose Lim Lao Ngow's original Chinatown pushcart for classic fishball noodles

  • Bouncy Handmade Fishballs and Springy Noodles

    Bowls feature handmade fishballs celebrated for their distinct springy texture, available in clear savory soup or tossed dry with egg noodles.

    The handmade fish balls are incredibly bouncy and packed with authentic, clean flavor. Whether you get the classic soup or the dry version with springy egg noodles, it’s always a flawless meal.

    Edwin Goh

  • Fast, Budget-Friendly Comfort Food

    Piping hot bowls are prepared and served within moments, giving diners a quick, effortless meal at pocket-friendly street prices.

    I ordered the soup with rice noodles and it came very fast, piping hot, the noodles perfectly cooked and fishballs fresh and bouncy.

    Marine Jacquemin

  • Original Chinatown Pushcart Atmosphere

    Diners pull up roadside tables nestled directly between buildings, tasting award-winning recipes right at the brand's historic original street stall.

    One of the original stalls before the restaurant started franchising itself into many big malls and popular locations, this spot is a great to soak in the original atmosphere of the noodle joint.

    Noranil Butt-Gow

  • Authentic Open-Air Evening Dining

    The bustling open-air evening setup offers an authentic taste of Bangkok street-food culture where diners watch the owner cook in the alleyway.

    Came here to try the famous fish ball soup. It was truly amazing. A real authentic experience!

    A Rohan

  • Convenient BYO Beverage Setup

    Because the focused pushcart does not provide table beverage service, patrons easily bring in cold drinks from the convenience store across the street.

    Pro tip: get your drinks from the 7-eleven across the street before coming here as they don’t serve drinks

    A Rohan

  • Seamless Neighboring Street Snack Pairings

    The simple noodle bowls pair effortlessly with street snacks like pork satay or fish maw soup sold by neighboring sidewalk vendors.

    豚のサテはすぐ近くの屋台で売っています。こういう食事が最高に幸せ😊

    Tada Haru

Signature handmade fish ball noodles and dumplings from Chinatown's Michelin-recognized street cart

  • Fish Ball Noodles Soup

    We ordered what most people ordered which was the staple fish ball noodles soup. It came quickly enough in a small portion filled with fish ball, fish cake & fish dumplings.

    Jason

  • Dry Egg Noodles with Fish Balls

    Whether you get the classic soup or the dry version with springy egg noodles, it’s always a flawless meal. Fast, delicious, and one of the best Michelin Bib Gourmand street-eats in the city.

    Edwin Goh

  • Fish Dumplings

    I liked that fishball dumpling had that familiar solefish flavour, along with sesame oil.

    The Rundown

  • Fish Ball Soup with Rice Noodles

    I ordered the soup with rice noodles and it came very fast, piping hot, the noodles perfectly cooked and fishballs fresh and bouncy.

    Marine Jacquemin

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the stall serve, and how do you order?

The menu is hyper-focused on fishball noodles served either dry or in soup, featuring bouncy fishballs, fish dumplings, and fish cakes, with egg noodles or rice noodles.

How large are the portions?

Portions are small and fast-served, leading many customers to order two bowls or supplement their meal with snacks from nearby stalls.

Can you purchase drinks at the stall?

The stall does not serve drinks; patrons commonly pick up beverages or water from the convenience store across the street before sitting down.

When does the stall open, and should you arrive early?

The street stall opens in the late afternoon around 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM, and early crowds often arrive before setup is finished to secure an outdoor table.

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