The short answer
Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle: what visitors should know first
A light, early lunch of egg noodles and fish balls in a quick-service shop, open 9 am to 2:30 pm daily. Not suitable for vegetarians, and may not suit those avoiding fish; check the current address before going.
Useful facts
Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle facts at a glance
- Location
- 53/2, road beside the prison, Chiang Mai
- Dining style
- Small noodle shop
- Hours
- Daily 9 am to 2:30 pm, per Wikivoyage
- Signature order
- Try: egg noodles with fish balls
- Phone
- +66 53 327304 (as listed)
Why it matters
Why Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle is worth your time
Chiang Mai food is not only khao soi and northern curries. Fishball noodle shops belong to the everyday noodle tradition found across Thailand, and a small daytime shop like this gives a plain, quick and inexpensive alternative for older travellers who prefer light food.
A noodle soup like this is generally milder than northern curries, which is useful for guests who do not enjoy chilli or coconut-heavy broths. It is listed with a phone number, which helps if your hotel can call to confirm it is open, as Wikivoyage entries can lag behind current opening times.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Fish balls
The shop's listed speciality served with egg noodles.
- 02
Flat noodle option
A flat egg noodle is available as an alternative.
- 03
Daytime hours
Open from 9 am to 2:30 pm every day.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikivoyage gives the address as 53/2 on the road beside the prison, and the hours as daily from 9 am to 2:30 pm. It describes the speciality as egg noodles with fish balls, with a flat egg noodle option.
Order a bowl and choose the noodle type at the counter. This is a short stop of about half an hour, best taken late morning before the lunch hour fills the room.
The balls are fish-based, so the shop does not suit vegetarians, Jain travellers or anyone with a fish allergy; the listing carries no diet tag. If you want a more substantial day, pair the visit with a walk to Wat Phra Singh or the city's arts and cultural centre.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Call ahead to confirm it is open
- Go before 2 pm
- Skip if you avoid fish
- Cool the soup before eating
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 53/2, on the road beside the prison, Chiang Mai
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Best time
- Late morning
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A short, simple meal with no long walking required. Seating details were not stated, so ask about a table near the door; the soup is hot, so take your time.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in. Wikivoyage lists open daily 09:00 to 14:30 and a phone number, +66 53 327304; call or check a map listing before going.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A short, simple meal with no long walking required. Seating details were not stated, so ask about a table near the door; the soup is hot, so take your time.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
What are the opening hours?
Wikivoyage lists daily from 9 am to 2:30 pm.
Is it vegetarian?
No, the speciality is fish balls, and there is no diet tag.
Is there a phone number?
Wikivoyage lists +66 53 327304.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
