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Fish Ball Noodles in Bangkok ก๋วยเตี๋ยวลูกชิ้นปลา

Fish ball noodles are known for house-made fish balls in a clear broth, a bouncy bite rather than a pork-bone soup. Gim Nguan on Soi Chom Thong 16 runs Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 16:30 and is closed Sunday.

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Fish Ball Noodles in Bangkok

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Thaiก๋วยเตี๋ยวลูกชิ้นปลา · kuai tiao luk chin pla
Price59 to 90 THB
RoomGim Nguan, Chom Thong
ClockMonday to Saturday 09:30 to 16:30; closed Sunday

What it tastes like

  • Clear broth and fish balls. Springier than a minced-pork bowl.

How to order it

  • Thai name: kuai tiao luk chin pla (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวลูกชิ้นปลา).
  • Say: Khor kuai tiao luk chin pla, khrap/kha.
  • Monday to Saturday, 09:30 to 16:30. Closed Sunday. A bowl is 59 to 90 THB.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 59 to 90 THB.

Where to try it

  • Gim Nguan, 75/70 Soi Chom Thong 16, Bang Kho, Chom Thong, Bangkok. 09:30 to 16:30; closed Sunday. 59 to 90 THB. Skip this, go here: Gim Nguan shuts on Sunday and at 16:30, so those slots need another bowl. Rung Rueang Tung is pork broth, 50 to 80 THB, daily until 17:00.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Mild. Chili vinegar is separate.
  • Diet: Fish.

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Common questions

Are the fish balls bought in?
No. The bowl is built on house-made fish balls.
What time does it close?
Monday to Saturday, 09:30 to 16:30. Sunday is closed.