Half-Kilo Northern Sausage in Chiang Rai ไส้อั่ว
Sai ua is known for northern pork sausage seasoned with lemongrass, kaffir lime, and chili, then grilled. Salung Kham sells it by the half kilo, at 275 THB, which is a family pack rather than one plate.
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Thaiไส้อั่ว · sai ua
Price275 THB a half kilo
RoomSalung Kham, Phahonyothin
Clock10:30 to 22:00
What it tastes like
- Lemongrass, lime leaf, and pork fat. A half kilo is a family pack, not a tasting slice.
How to order it
- Thai name: sai ua (ไส้อั่ว).
- Say: Khor sai ua, khrueng kilo, khrap/kha.
- The half kilo is 275 THB. Ask for a sliced plate if you are eating in and want less.
Typical price
- 2026 cash: 275 THB a half kilo.
Where to try it
- Salung Kham, 834/3 Phahonyothin Rd, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai 57000. 10:30 to 22:00 daily. 275 THB a half kilo. Skip this, go here: skip a night-bazaar stick if you wanted this kitchen's sausage. This kitchen sells half a kilo for 275 THB, and it is open 10:30 to 22:00.
Spice level and diet
- Heat: Medium.
- Diet: Pork.
Next plates
- Back to the Chiang Rai food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
- Use the Northern Lanna page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
- Green Chili Dip Pack is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Garlic Sour Sausage is the nearby order if this plate is done.
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- Is 275 THB one plate?
- No. 275 THB buys half a kilo, which is more sausage than one diner needs. Ask for a sliced plate if you are eating in.
- What are the hours?
- Salung Kham is open every day from 10:30 to 22:00.