Samuay & Sons

Asian restaurant · Udon Thani

Samuay & Sons

Asian restaurant · Udon Thani

Mak Khaeng Sub-district, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand

Highlights

Modern Isan tasting menu, foraged ingredients, Michelin Bib Gourmand

Mak Khaeng Sub-district, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand Get directions

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The 17 Best Restaurants in Udon Thani, Thailand | Eater

"Udon Thani’s most famous restaurant has become a must-visit destination for Thai food lovers, drawn by chef Weerawat “Num” Triyasenawat’s deft championing of homegrown ingredients and traditional dishes. Standard northeastern dishes appear on the tasting menu, but they’re never straightforward; the som tum, for instance, emerges as a platter of salad variations from around the region, while another course, called Let’s Sacrifice for Good, is inspired by a village ritual in which a cow is slaughtered and made into a variety of dishes for townsfolk. Diners who just want a quicker (or cheaper) meal are welcome as well. The restaurant’s a la carte menu includes the chef’s childhood favorite, kai pullo (eggs braised in Chinese five-spice soup)." - Chawadee Nualkhair

https://www.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-udon-thani-thailand-isan

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In Northeastern Thailand, Chefs Create Isan-Style Fine Dining | Eater

"Led by chef Weerawat “Num” Triyasenawat (with his brother Voravat “Joe”), this Udon Thani restaurant centers on foraged Isan ingredients and a mission to reframe the region’s cuisine. The team sources ant eggs with second-generation forager Chimphan “Auntie Noi” Sripha and treats them in inventive ways—salt-curing, sugarcane-smoking, and folding them into a sup nor mai salad paired with Hua Hin caviar—producing intensely umami bites that contrast with Isan’s stereotypical fiery flavors. The kitchen balances an innovative tasting menu with an a la carte that serves locals (think massaman curry and kai pullo, a braised egg-and-pork childhood favorite), aiming to push culinary boundaries without alienating neighborhood diners. The restaurant earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the inaugural Isan guide." - Chawadee Nualkhair

https://www.eater.com/24137261/isan-thailand-food-forage-samuay-sons-michelin

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Chris Cheatham

Google

I got the 11-course tasting menu. I appreciated the fact that the chef personally explained each course to me including to address the sourcing of the ingredients. The passion with which he explained each dish (in English and in detail) was impressive and made me really excited about the food. The quality of the ingredients was excellent. And, the chef's preparation and technique were also excellent. Most of the dishes I loved. A few of the dishes I did not like, not because of any fault in preparation or ingredients, but because Isaan food (which is very different than typical Thai food) has such strong flavors that are frankly beyond my current palate. If you don't have much experience with Isaan food (like me) then IMO there's a risk that you wont like all of the dishes but my thinking is, what better place to experiment than with quality ingredients at the hand of an accomplished chef. The cost of the meal (more than 100 USD) was a bit surprising (especially in this region of Thailand) but when I saw how small the restaurant is it became clear that it's a very low volume operation such that lower prices would be unsustainable given the quality ingredients on a 11-course meal. Well worth it; a wonderful learning experience and meal.

Debbie Ann

Google

The food was delicious. We had a hard time making a reservation, so went over and left a deposit in person and booked for two days later.

R K

Google

Good experience

Cleo Bertelsmeier

Google

Expérience incroyable! Parfait pour découvrir la cuisine d’Isaan avec une touche gastronomique. Tout était très travaillé avec des produits de très bonne qualité, préparés avec soins et originalité. Nous avons adoré!