🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
If you come to Lamphun thinking you'll only eat khanom jeen nam ngiao and longan, save some room for noodles too. This town has several old shops that have been at it for years — longan-braised pork, which is the local signature; classic clear-broth beef; and rich, punchy tom yum that the younger crowd seeks out. What stands out about Lamphun noodles is they're still cheap, and most are within walking distance around the old moat.
10 old-school noodle shops in Lamphun town
Ordered by which shop comes to mind first when locals talk Lamphun noodles, then down by how old they are and how often reviews mention them. Prices are rough ranges — old shops like these tend to move 5–10 baht at a time depending on ingredient costs.
Longan Braised Pork Noodles (across from Wat Phra That Hariphunchai)
The shop Lamphun people are proudest of, because it takes the province's prized dried longan and simmers it with pork bones and ribs until the broth turns naturally sweet and rounded. The braised pork is fall-apart tender, and the kao lao (no-noodle) version comes loaded with meat. It sits directly across from Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, a short walk from the market — perfect for a bowl after you've paid respects at the temple.
Chai Rot Det Noodles (the old shop)
A long-running old beef noodle shop that's been part of town for ages, over on the inner ring road near the Pratu Li intersection. You can pick raw beef, stewed beef, beef balls, or offal. The broth leans sweet and rounded — easy to eat — and it's where people working nearby grab lunch regularly.
Lung Muen
An old noodle and made-to-order shop on Charoen Rat Road (near Siam TV). The standout is the dry noodles — the shop seasons them for you, no need to add anything, and the noodles are tossed so the flavour soaks right in. Locals like to order them alongside a thick-cut minced-pork omelette and boneless snakehead-fish tom yum. Open Monday–Friday, morning to 2pm; closed weekends.
Hia Je — 2-Baht-Per-Piece Tom Yum Noodles
The one the younger crowd goes to for photos. The gimmick is that meatballs and toppings are charged by the piece, 2 baht each, so you pick exactly how much you want. The tom yum is well-balanced and the price is friendly. It's in front of the Lamphun provincial stadium. Open 09:00–14:00, closed Mondays.
Tiao Niyom Si Suphan
A thick-broth tom yum shop that used to sit in front of Wat Chamthewi — old-timers remember it well. It's now moved over near Si Suphan. The tom yum broth is rich and boldly seasoned right through to the toppings; thick tom yum fans shouldn't skip it. Closed every Tuesday.
Lung Sorn Noodles
An in-town noodle shop that the neighbourhood eats at regularly. The clear broth is mild and easy to drink, and the bowls come full of meatballs and pork. It's a plain, no-frills shop you can keep coming back to — good for a lunch you don't have to think too hard about.
Perm Perm Offal Noodles
An offal noodle shop set inside an all-teak wooden house — an old, relaxed spot to sit, but the prices aren't as high as the looks suggest. The draw is the cleanly prepared offal and innards, eaten with a hot broth. If you like offal done generously, give this one a try.
Tiao Tun Baan Suan (Lamphun original)
A Taiwanese-style braised noodle shop that's been simmering its broth with Chinese-Thai herbs for over 18 years, over near Stadium Road. The braised meat is tender and the broth is deep; it also does a longan braised-pork bowl that uses the province's prized longan the same way. Good for anyone who likes a fragrant, herbal broth.
Kai Khan Chicken Noodles
A chicken noodle shop Lamphun people bring up in local-food chats. The chicken is tender and the chicken broth is naturally sweet — a homey flavour that's gentle on the stomach. Good for breakfast before you head out. If you're a chicken person, look for this one.
Noodles in the Lamphun Morning Market
If you're up early, wander into the town market and you'll find small noodle stalls run by vendors who've been at it for years, with customers who are all locals. A few baht a bowl, eaten right beside the stall, down to earth — it's the most local way to eat Lamphun noodles. But go early, because they sell out fast.
Tip on timing
Most old noodle shops in Lamphun open morning to afternoon, and many have weekly closing days that don't line up (Hia Je closes Mondays, Tiao Niyom closes Tuesdays, Lung Muen closes weekends). If you've got your heart set on a particular shop, check its closing day first so you don't make a wasted trip.
Want to taste deeper? Try a Lamphun food tour or cooking class
Half a day with a local who knows the lanes — or cooking a dish yourself — teaches you more than just eating. Book ahead on Klook or GetYourGuide.
How Lamphun noodles differ from Chiang Mai
Lamphun does sit right next to Chiang Mai, but the noodles here lean simpler — less of the heavy northern curry-paste punch. The real signature is using longan in the broth, the province's prized produce, which makes the broth naturally sweet without leaning on a lot of sugar. Beyond that it's homey noodles all round — clear-broth beef, braised pork, tom yum, and chicken — at prices still cheaper than the big cities.
- Longan braised pork — a signature you'll struggle to find elsewhere; broth sweetened by dried longan, with tender, fall-apart pork
- Clear-broth beef — the classic route, with raw beef, stewed beef, beef balls, and offal all on offer
- Thick tom yum — bold right through to the toppings, a favourite with the younger crowd; some shops charge by the piece so you pick your own
- Kao lao — for anyone avoiding carbs, you get the meat and broth in full, no noodles
Making the most of Lamphun noodles in a day
Lamphun town is tiny — most shops are no more than 5–10 minutes apart. If you want noodles as the main theme of your trip, you can easily build a morning-to-midday loop. Just save a little room, because the bowls aren't big.
Eat your way around the old moat
Finish with an old-shop classic
Plan a full day of eating in Lamphun
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