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On visiting Huen Lamphun for the first time late last year, the restaurant’s parking lot could accommodate no more than 20 cars, but since then the capacity for vehicles has tripled, and this is still insufficient during busy lunchtimes on the weekend.
The restaurant gradually emerged on the shortlists of fans of northern Thai fare in the capital, having initially established itself among residents in its locale, and more recently went on to become a hot topic among food aficionados on a number of popular food blogs and web boards. A peaceful neighborhood
Huen Lamphun is located in a quiet neighborhood in Taling Chan district, which was once renowned for its lush orchards and vegetable farms. These days, however, shophouse buildings through to upscale residential projects dominate the skyline.
The restaurant, featuring northern handicrafts and wood carvings, has two distinctive seating arrangements – an air-conditioned room and an open-air pavilion. No matter where I dine, Somtam with preserved salted eggs, the traditional papaya-based Thai salad, proves to be refreshing and not too spicy. The Mixed Fruit Somtam is another famous mouth-watering dish at this establishment.
Since we Thais don’t tend to classify dishes in the regular ‘starter, main course’ format that is popular outside of Asia, a series of light and heavy dishes are served together in one fell swoop. Sticky rice is the key dish when considering the preparation of a main meal in northern cuisine. Many of the dishes can be used as a ‘starter’ or form part of an energizing main meal, with the accompaniment of the Thai staple.
Sai Uaw (northern-style sausage with herbs), deep-fried chicken, deep-fried pork ribs and young chili paste with crispy pork skins can all be enjoyed either with or without sticky rice. Authentic dishes
The restaurant offers chicken (kai) and pork (moo) options of Larb, known as Larb Khua Kai and Larb Khua Moo, respectively. This famous northern salad dish features an interesting blended stock, ideal for those who enjoy meat dishes.
Kaeng Haeng Lay, a pork curry in a thick sauce, which includes minced ginger, red onions and peanuts, is particularly enticing.
Another recommendation is Kaeng Om, a pork- or chicken-based soup
featuring a variety of herbs mixed with a popular form of preserved
fish called pla rah. This soup smells terrific for people fond of the
fundamental ingredients of Thai food.
An alternative to Tom Yum is Tom Saeb Kai Baan (‘Homegrown chicken’) in
a spicy soup, which I’m certain you’ll relish until the final drop.
The restaurant also serves up single dishes, such as Khao Soi - crispy
egg noodles in a thick curry, with the choice of chicken or pork, along
with Khanom Jeen Nam Ngeow, a herb-infused noodle soup with pork ribs,
ground pork, tomatoes and stock.
Enchanting musical spells
The restaurant provides gentle and pleasant entertainment in the form
of a male and female guitar duo, who play popular northern folks songs
that Bangkok residents are familiar with. The restaurant opens from
Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am-9 pm and the prices of dishes here
start from as little as 35 baht (about US$1) through to 110 baht, so
there are options no matter what your budget.
For further information or to make a reservation call Tel: +66 (0)2 448 4847.
Transport connections: Car: Located on Suan Phak Road (opposite Suan Phak Soi 35) in Bangkok’s Taling Chan district.
Bus and songtheaw: Take
air-conditioned bus 66, 79, 507, 515, 539 or regular bus numbers 30,
57, or 123, to Chaiyapruek Road off Borom Ratchachonnanee Road. Then,
catch a songtheaw (a pick up with bench seats) to Suan Phak and get off
at soi 35.
Go Eat, Go Out! 
Go Eat, Go Out!
The bars, clubs and restaurants of Thailand, and especially Bangkok, make the destination an excellent stopover - or even home base - for those who enjoy a wide variety of cuisine and a good night out of culture or clubbing. Get ideas and gain insights on dining (Go Eat!) and entertainment (Go Out!) in the kingdom.
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