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Thong Smith (CentralWorld Fl 3)
999/9 Rama 1 Road, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
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999/9 Rama 1 Road, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
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CentralWorld shoppers swap street-side plastic stools for Thong Smith’s air-conditioned booths and rich, blood-thickened kuay teow ruea. Broth simmers dark, herby, and deeply savory—finished down to the last drop. Diners customize each bowl from the noodles to tender Australian Wagyu slices, braised shank, and tendon. Tables turn quickly despite the persistent mall queue. Keep your chili wits about you, as even level one packs serious heat before you crunch into a side of crispy pork cracklings.
- Elevated Wagyu Bowls: Rich soup balances herbal spices and deep savory flavor, finished with tender Australian Wagyu cuts, braised shank, and tendon.
- Configurable Heat Levels: Broths come pre-seasoned to ordered heat preferences, though diners warn even level one delivers a sharp chili kick.
- Efficient Shopping Respite: Quick ordering and swift table turnover keep the brisk line moving on the third floor of CentralWorld.
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Reasons to Choose Thong Smith
Why diners choose Thong Smith at CentralWorld for premium boat noodles
Elevated Wagyu Cuts and Rich Broth
Bowls are prepared with succulent sliced Australian Wagyu beef, tender braised shanks, and rich broth that diners drink to the last drop.
We finished down to the last drop of broth in both bowls cos it were so savoury and flavourful!
Katherine Chong Tender, Premium Beef Preparations
Slices of premium Wagyu beef offer a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness alongside flavorful meatballs and tendon.
The best was the sliced wagyu. It was like kinda melt in your mouth.
Eyerene Comfortable CentralWorld Shopping Break
Conveniently located on the 3rd floor of CentralWorld, providing an air-conditioned, comfortable respite during a day of shopping.
The atmosphere is comfortable and modern, making it a nice spot to take a break while shopping at CentralWorld.
Lau Guan Zhen (Sean) Flexible Mall Queue Management
Queue tickets allow diners to easily browse the surrounding shopping complex while waiting for prompt seating.
Had to wait about 30 mins but no biggie, just walked around the mall.
Christeen Tailored Broth Spice Calibration
Diners can calibrate their soup heat across standardized tiers ranging from no chilli to intense spice pre-incorporated into the broth.
You can select from no spicy to extremely spicy.
Angie Huang Balanced Heat Intensity
Precise spice tiers let diners experience bold chilli heat balanced right at their personal comfort threshold.
At level 2, the soup was pretty spicy - just at the tipping point before the heat of the soup and the chilli heat gets uncomfortable.
Nattj
Most popular items
Rich broth and premium cuts elevated with customizable spice levels
Wagyu Boat Noodles
The Wagyu boat noodles are strongly recommended, and so is the crackling.
Jianhui Pork Boat Noodles
Ordered the pork noodle without innards, broth was super herby and savoury. Fishballs were chewy and had nice bite.
Nattj Sliced Wagyu Beef with Tendon, Braised Shank, and Beef Balls (D8)
I ordered the mixed beeffor the sliced wagyu, beef ball, braised shank and tendon noodle soup. The best was the sliced wagyu. It was like kinda melt in your mouth.
Eyerene Australian Wagyu Sliced Beef Noodles (D7)
Ordered D7 (Australian waygu sliced beef noodles) 299baht & D8 (Australian waygu sliced beef with tendon 329baht, braised shanked and beefballs). We finished down to the last drop of broth in both bowls cos it were so savoury and flavourful!
Katherine Chong
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy are the boat noodles, and can I choose my heat level?
Yes, you can customize your broth heat from non-spicy up to very spicy. Keep in mind that Thai spice runs hot—many diners find that level 1 delivers a noticeable kick, while level 2 approaches an intense, tipping-point heat. If you are sensitive to chili, consider choosing no chili or level 1.
How long is the wait, and can I leave while queuing?
Wait times often range from 20 to 40 minutes during peak lunch, dinner, and weekend rushes. However, the line tends to move efficiently, and staff provide queue numbers so you can browse the CentralWorld mall while waiting. Visiting during off-peak weekday afternoons can help you get seated promptly with minimal wait.
What should I know about the broth ingredients and dietary restrictions?
Traditional boat noodles include pork blood in the rich broth base. If you prefer, beef noodles are also available, and you can request bowls without innards. Keep in mind that the standard traditional broth recipe incorporates blood.
Which signature dishes and sides are recommended for first-timers?
The Australian Wagyu sliced beef boat noodles are among the most frequently praised dishes, known for their tender texture and rich, savory broth. Popular side pairings include the crispy pork cracklings and deep-fried or steamed dumplings.
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