Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Khao Kha Moo is the absolute star here. Braised pork knuckle, slowly cooked until it's melt-in-your-mouth tender, served on rice with pickled vegetables and a boiled egg. People travel all the way to Nang Rong just for this dish, and I would order it immediately without even looking at anything else.

Don't expect a stylish atmosphere. Here, the focus is on the food; the counter and the cooking pot speak for themselves, and there's no table service. The portions are generous and the prices affordable, which contributes significantly to its good reputation. If you're traveling to Phanom Rung, it's an ideal stopover, whether on the way there or back. And if you're one of those travelers who can still manage a pork knuckle at eight in the morning, it's also a perfect breakfast spot. Many here do.

It's busiest at lunchtime. If you don't want to queue or wait for a seat, I recommend coming outside of peak hours.