Lim Lao Ngow (The Up Rama 3) Lim Lao Ngow Bistro (The Up Rama 3) Lim Lao Ngow is a legendary culinary institution in Bangkok, awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide (2018–2026). The restaurant boasts a 90-year history that began with a humble street stall.
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Lim Lao Ngow (The Up Rama 3)
Lim Lao Ngow Bistro (The Up Rama 3)
Lim Lao Ngow is a legendary culinary institution in Bangkok and was awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide (2018–2026). The brand, whose story began 90 years ago with a humble street stall in Chinatown, is famous for its traditional Teochew-style fish ball noodles.
The branch in The Up Rama 3 serves as the flagship store for the upscale bistro chain. It translates the popular street food experience into a stylish, air-conditioned, retro-style Chinese teahouse setting. Unlike the cramped food courts, this location offers comfortable seating booths, ample parking, and an expanded menu – ideal for a relaxed meal with friends.
Characteristic culinary elements
The "Jumping" Fish Balls: Handcrafted daily from 100% freshly caught deep-sea fish – completely without flour or chemical binders. Thanks to this traditional preparation method, they have an incredibly pure, non-fishy taste and a particularly crisp, elastic texture.
Handmade ribbon noodles (BaMee Baen): Flat, wide, golden-yellow egg noodles with a particularly high egg content. Cooked perfectly al dente, they are tossed in highly aromatic, homemade shallot oil.
Expanded premium menu: Exclusively for this bistro location, the menu offers far more than classic street noodles and includes, among other things, Kurobuta pork tom-yum, abalone mala noodles, premium fish wontons (Giaw Pla), deep-fried spring rolls and traditional desserts such as Bua Loy in sweet ginger broth or fresh milk.
Highlights
Michelin quality: We serve the legendary, Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded pasta recipe that became famous in Chinatown over 80 years ago.
Flagship Comfort: A spacious, air-conditioned, retro-modern Chinese bistro with ample parking – a significant improvement over traditional street stalls.
Legendary fish balls: Homemade from 100% real fish with no added flour, resulting in an incredibly crisp, elastic and "bouncy" texture.
Homemade egg noodles: Thick, flat, golden-yellow egg noodles, cooked al dente and tossed in highly aromatic, homemade shallot oil.
Expanded menu: In addition to classic dry noodles and Tom Yum noodles, this location offers exclusive dishes such as dim sum, wontons and modern mala variations.
What to expect
Inclusions
Sharing set: for 2, 3 or 4 people (depending on the option chosen)
Individual set (based on your chosen option)
Exceptions
Location
Opening hours
Open daily from 10:00 to 20:30
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