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If you are enjoying a late night out on bus station road in Sakon Nakhon (where much of the most popular night life takes place) and looking for some food, then we would highly recommend Chai See Bamee Maalaa (ชายสี่ บะหมี่หม่าล่า) noodle shop. It's located just down the road a little from the Sakon Nakhon bus terminal on the opposite side of the road, not far from the Fix Club and Tawandang.
Bamee (บะหมี่) is the Thai word for yellow egg noodles, which you can order dry (hang) or in a broth. We have sampled most of the bamee noodle dishes at Chai See, and they all are excellent. One of our favorites is Bamee Giao Moo Daeng Tom Yam (บะหมี่เกี๊ยวหมูแดงต้มยำ), which is noodles topped with barbecued pork and wontons in a delicious tom yam broth.
If you have never had "moo daeng," it is a must try when in Sakon Nakhon, as it's one of Thailand's most popular dishes, especially among late night revelers. The thing that makes it so tasty is the red (daeng) sauce that has been inspired by both Thai and Chinese cuisine.
At Chai See (ชายสี่), you can get moo daeng over bamee noodles or rice. They also serve "moo grawp" (another Thai favorite) over noodles or rice. Moo grawp (also spelled "grob") is deep fried pork belly blended with seasonings and sauce that creates a sweet, salty, and spicy dish with a delicious crunch.
Chai See is an open air restaurant with plenty of parking available. While the menu is all in Thai, it's owner is a friendly young lady who speaks a little English, and will be happy to help you order. She also speaks Chinese and welcomes Chinese tourists to her little bamee noodle restaurant.
