Ma Daek Yab buffet noodles in Nonthaburi
TBH, it’s rare to find small eateries that serve buffet options in Thailand, so – as hearty eaters – we have to spend a lot on dishes until we’re full and contented.
However, this boat noodles restaurant we stumbled upon is a clear outlier because you’ll get to satisfy your stomach with unlimited noodles for less than USD3/person.
Basically, Ma Daek Yab is an eatery that serves up piping hot bowls of boat noodles for USD2/person, buffet-style. Besides mains, they also offer Thai desserts and bubble milk tea for those who have a sweet tooth in Nonthaburi, just 1 hour from Bangkok.
Keep reading to see if this buffet noodles stall piques your interest as we’ll take you through what to expect.
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Buffet boat noodles restaurant in Nonthaburi
Ma Daek Yab is a mid-sized noodles restaurant decked in purple hues and located in Nonthaburi that serves buffet noodles along with Thai desserts and snacks, like satay.
Upon entering, you’ll see busy hawkers preparing noodles with tons of bowls stacked on the counter. Checking the purplish wall at the back, there’s a banner with a menu and prices listed on it – this is so you can double check with employees on what each item is, to ensure you know your order.
Taking a closer look at the dining area, you’ll notice that the restaurant provides many wooden tables covered with a red Coca Cola tablecloth. During the day, you can expect a lot of customers chomping down on noodles with several bowls piling up on the table.
Lastly, try to spot their self-service spot where you can grab some free veggies or make your own a bowl of shaved ice to round out the meal before leaving.
Buffet boat noodles for USD2/person or USD0.8/big bowl
For those who are big eaters, we recommend that you go for the buffet option which costs ฿79 (~USD2)/person. This lets y0u fill your stomach with unlimited bowls of boat noodles, so you can be sure that your stomach won’t be making ‘feed me’ sounds for the rest of the day.
Let’s say you’re not feeling too hungry when you visit. Guests can also order regular bowls of noodles for ฿35 (~USD0.8)/bowl. Do note that customisations are welcome, so feel free to choose your types of noodles served with thickened soup and pieces of meatballs and or sliced pork.
Extensive boba & soda menu for USD0.5/cup
Next to the restaurant, there’s a boba store, Makocha, where you can get a bubble tea from ฿19 (~USD0.5)/cup. The store offers a variety of drinks as well as five toppings you can choose from.
We’d go for this Brown Sugar Bubble Tea for ฿24 (~USD0.8) – comprising fresh milk accentuated with brown sugar syrup and black pearls, the perfect way to wash down any spicy broth from the noodles.
Getting to Ma Daek Yab
With affordable prices for buffets, it does seems like we’ve found a great place to stuff our bellies on a daily basis now.
At around USD2/pax, Ma Daek Yab’s offerings are truly worth it – considering that the price includes other food choices, including Thai coconut milk custard, besides boat noodles.
As the restaurant is located in Nonthaburi, it is just a 1-hour drive from Bangkok, so consider stopping by if you’re in the vicinity. Schedule an available day to pig out noodles here and see how many bowls you can eat.
Ma Daek Yab
Address: 17 294 Bang Muang, Bang Yai District, Nonthaburi 11140
Opening Hours: 9AM – 4PM, Daily
Telephone: +66 6 5042 4200
Ma Daek Yab’s Facebook | Google Maps
Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): Ma Daek Yab, Ma Daek Yab, @mukiko_muk
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