"Kiat Fang (Ko Yao)" the legendary stewed rice of Songkhla

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🌅 The Beginning of Flavor – "Kiat Fang (Ko Yao)", Songkhla's Legendary Stewed Rice

My friends, if you visit Songkhla's Old Town and want to experience "the deliciousness that lives on in the old city," one restaurant you shouldn't miss is Kiet Fang (Ko Yao). Stewed Rice, also known as "Kiat Fang Stewed Rice," is a long-standing restaurant on Nang Ngam Road in Songkhla's Old Town, which has been open since 1937. ✨

This restaurant is the "original" Songkhla stew recipe. Uncle Deng and Auntie Kai once mentioned that the first generation of Ko Yao received the recipe from "Kolak," a former cook on a Western ship. They then adapted it to incorporate locally sourced ingredients, creating a unique stew—not a purely Western broth, but a delicious blend of Thai and Chinese flavors.

Some people also say that "Khao Stew Kiet Fang (Ko Yao)" was also selected as "One Province, One Local Cuisine Honoring Dishes" for 2023. It's truly extraordinary.

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🍲 Must-Try Menus + Memorable Flavors

Here's the real deal: The dishes you should order when you're here:
• Pork Stew / Pork Stew — This restaurant's most famous main dish. The broth is rich, well-balanced, sweet, and salty, with a fragrant Chinese spice base and a hint of coconut milk. Some reviews say it includes offal, red pork, and crispy pork. The dish is packed with offal.
• Crispy Pork / Red Pork / Chinese Sausage — Side dishes that add flavor and variety to the stew. Ordering extras gives you a crunchy, sweet, and salty combination.
• Large Steamed Buns / Steamed Buns with Pork Fillings / Other Fillings — This restaurant offers "giant" steamed buns, which many people praise as a great breakfast option. If you arrive late, it might sell out quickly.
• Additional dishes include red pork with rice, crispy pork with offal stew, or a mixed plate to make it a great place to order with multiple people.

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🥄 Taste & Texture

Okay… This is what makes this restaurant a “must-try” for food lovers:
• Stew Soup: Medium-rich, not too bland, but not too heavy to be cloying. It's well-balanced, with a hint of sweetness and saltiness—a flavor you'll want to finish.
• Toppings: Red pork, crispy pork, Chinese sausage, offal—a generous portion, very good value for the price.
• Steamed Buns: Soft dough, generously filled with minced pork and other fillings. The buns are large enough to fill you up for a small meal.
• Flavor Combinations: They offer dipping sauces, chili paste, and fish sauce to add to your taste for added depth of flavor.

Many people say that Sipping the hot stew soup with rice really gives you that "eat hot, eat full, eat refreshing" feeling!

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🎉 Atmosphere & Feelings When You Visit

The restaurant is located in an old shophouse on Nang Ngam Road in Songkhla's Old Town. The atmosphere is like an old house with a Sino-European charm typical of the old town.

The restaurant isn't very large, with simple tables and chairs, but it feels warm and cozy. It's crowded in the morning, with the sounds of slurping soup and chatting, and the dishes being served to the table. It's a restaurant that local food lovers will definitely enjoy.

The morning light reflects off the table. A faint steam of soup wafts out — perfect for food photography! Photo angle: a heaping plate of stewed rice, a steamed bun being opened, crispy pork simmering in the soup — a classic photo opportunity.

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⏰ Opening Hours/Closed/Tips:
• Opening Hours: Approximately 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Note: If sold out, they may close earlier.
• Steamed Buns: Start selling around mid-morning (around 9:30 AM)
• Holidays/Buddhist Holidays: Some reviews say "the shop is closed on Buddhist holy days/some days" (check before you go).
• Tip: If you arrive very late, some items may be sold out. It's better to get steamed buns first or order in advance.

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✅ Why you should try "Kiat Fang (Ko Yao) Stewed Rice"

My friend, if I were to ask a gay guy to summarize:
• This shop is a Songkhla stewed rice legend for over 80 years — a truly traditional recipe. Not a new restaurant.
• Unique flavors — rich soup + full ingredients + “mixed flavors”
• Excellent additional menu items like the giant steamed buns, providing a complete meal experience
• Old town atmosphere + old shophouses + warm restaurant = a nostalgic feel
• Moderate prices (101–250 baht) according to user reviews, “acceptable for a full meal.”

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📍 Link to the restaurant's location (Google Maps) ➤ https://maps.app.goo.gl/5DN8GKvMXfzGxD3s7
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