The story
Located on Thanon Nakhon Chaisi Road, Big Sue Beef Noodle has been a cornerstone of Bangkok’s culinary scene since 1955. This old-school shop is revered for its commitment to tradition, serving classic Thai Beef Noodles that offer an authentic taste of the city’s vibrant noodle culture. The foundation of their success is a legendary mother broth, which provides a deep, complex flavor profile to every bowl served.
The shop has earned high praise from food enthusiasts, including creator Luke Martin, who named it his favorite beef noodle destination in all of Bangkok. Martin specifically highlighted the incredibly tender meats as a standout feature of the experience. Whether you are a local or a visitor, this historic venue remains a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy some of the city's most celebrated beef noodle soup.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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Reviewers rave about the Thai beef noodles, calling them deeply aromatic and soul-warming. The overall vibe is of a humble, no-frills spot delivering pure, comforting satisfaction.
“This is the classic Thai beef noodles. The broth has been bubbling since 1955 — 75 years of beef going into it every day. It's so complex, rich, and full of flavor. The braised beef is ridiculously tender, falling apart in my chopsticks. The tongue is underrated, stringy and flaky. The house dipping sauce is like a chili vinegar — very sour and spicy, almost like a green Tabasco. I think this is the best beef noodle spot in Bangkok.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Big Sue Beef Noodle. Most active: Luke Martin
An old-school beef noodle shop since 1955 with a legendary mother broth and incredibly tender meats, my favorite in Bangkok.
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Thai Beef Noodles
This is the classic Thai beef noodles. The broth has been bubbling since 1955 — 75 years of beef going into it every day. It's so complex, rich, and full of flavor. The braised beef is ridiculously tender, falling apart in my chopsticks. The tongue is underrated, stringy and flaky. The house dipping sauce is like a chili vinegar — very sour and spicy, almost like a green Tabasco. I think this is the best beef noodle spot in Bangkok.
- Luke MartinLoved
Thailand's King of Beef Noodles in Bangkok!! 📍Big Su Beef Noodle · @ 0:01
Big Su Beef Noodle has been serving incredible beef noodle soup since 1955, with a rich broth and every cut of beef imaginable.
Dishes mentioned
Beef Noodle Soup
Each bowl starts with bean sprouts, then whatever cuts of beef you want, and this beautiful broth that's been bubbling away since 1955. The broth is extremely beefy, and the meat is falling apart. I love the house dipping sauce, which is a chili vinegar — it's amazing. The tongue is one of those cuts that's so underrated, it's stringy with flaky layers of beef. Holy smokes, this is good.
