Wattana Panich (Bangkok, Thailand): Popular for Beef Noodle Soup with A Broth That's Over 40 Years Old?

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This article is part of the Bangkok Food Trip series. Check out the installments: Bangkok Food and Travel Guide | Chinatown Food Trip | Jodd Fairs Rama 9 Food Trip (Night Market) | Khao Gaeng Jek Pui (Thai Curry Rice) | MICHELIN Street Food Guide | Phed Mark (Pad Krapow or Holy Basil Stir-Fry) | On Lok Yun (Thai-Style Western Breakfast) | Polo Fried Chicken (Soi Polo) | Raan Jay Fai (MICHELIN-Starred Street Food) | SookSiam Food Trip | theCOMMONS Thonglor (Food Hall) | Wattana Panich (Beef Noodle Soup)

Forty year old broth? Yes, you read that right!

Located in the Ekkamai area, Wattana Panich is an eatery popular for its beef stew that’s been simmering for almost half a decade. It’s run by three generations of a Thai-Chinese family. It’s current owner—Nattapong Kaweenuntawong, who is younger than the family’s stew (LOL)—is actively involved in the business, placing meat and pouring broth into every bowl.

Wattana Panich is housed in a 2-storey double shophouse. Its vibe is both old-school and chaotic, which add to its charm.

At the storefront, you’ll be greeted by the “jacuzzi” of the legendary beef stew, which will make you want to order right away.

Look at that “jacuzzi” of beef goodness!

But is the stew safe to eat? Yes, and I’m a proof because I’m still alive and healthy! LOL. Actually, there’s really no need to worry because the stew is not as old as you think. What happens is that when the soup has reduced at the end of the day, the crew transfers it to a pot and simmers it. Then they use it as the base for next day’s batch.

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Below is their menu. We got their Beef Noodle Soup and I asked for small noodles (you can choose from big, small, and thin). You can also have it dry or with soup. So how did we find it?

It’s delicious! The broth is beefy, slightly oily, and has a nice star anise flavor. It has tender beef brisket and beef slices, bouncy beef balls, and smooth noodles. The Chinese celery add crunch.

My wife got the Gao-Lao, which is just like the Beef Noodle Soup minus the noodles. This is for those who want that beefy soup with rice!

*Gao-Lao* (THB100). The menu says it has rice but we had to pay THB10 for it.

Wattana Panich is known for their goat stew, too. But since we're trying out other food spots during the day of our visit, we weren’t able to try the dish. It’ll definitely be on my list if ever I return.

For me, Wattana Panich is legendary not only because of its forty-plus-old stew but because its dishes are delicious. So drop by for a snack or a meal. I highly recommend it to you!

Have you been to Wattana Panich? What beef stew spot should I try next in Bangkok? Comment below!

Address: 336 338 Ekkamai Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand | Operating Hours: Daily, 9AM-7:30PM

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