Moo Hun Song Pee Nong: Charcoal roasting whole pigs for over 30 years
If there’s one conservative thing that Thailand’s progressive youth are still hanging onto, it’s probably our traditional cooking. There’s a reason that some of our most popular eateries are some of our oldest, including Moo Hun Song Pee Nong (หมูหันสองพี่น้อง, lit. Two Brothers’ Suckling Pig).
Moo Hun Song Pee Nong has been specialising in Thai-style suckling pigs for over 30 years. And judging by the crowd, there’s a good reason why they’re still in business.
Here’s what you can expect from this traditional establishment.
Thai- & Chinese-style charcoal-roasted suckling pigs
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While you can order Thai-style Chinese food or seafood dishes at Moo Hun Song Pee Nong, those are mere sideshows to the shop’s centerpiece: charcoal-roasted suckling pigs.
If you’ve never had it, the dish is a whole pig roasted over a charcoal fire. Here, you can have it one of three ways: the Thai style, the Hong Kong style, or a mix of the two.
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With the Thai style, you’ll eat this roasted pork dish much like Peking duck: enjoying the crispy skin separately from the succulent meat. The pork skin is usually paired with fluffy mantou and dipped in a sweet dark soy sauce.
On the other hand, if you’re having it roasted Hong Kong-style, you’ll get both the crispy skin and the gelatinous meat together.
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While you’re getting crispy skin and smoky charcoal flavours in both styles, they’re prepared differently with different spices and marinades which results in two very distinct tastes. But if you want the best of both worlds in one dish, the shop has a 50-50 mix where you’re getting both the Thai style and Hong Kong style in one dish.
The shop even has their own farm in Yasothon where they have a specific mix breed of wild boars and pigs so that they can have thicker and crispier skin.
Affordable prices for a group night out
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With the roasted pork dishes costing just under ฿2,000, this shop is great for a group night out celebrating an occasion.
This price point is a bit steep for a solo meal or with just one friend, so we definitely recommend getting a group together for an occasion.
Other dishes available at this eatery are around the Thai street food price point.
Booking recommended
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While walking in without a reservation is doable, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to call ahead to book a table and the roasted pork dish.
Simply put, the roasted pork dish can be quite difficult to prepare. Booking in advance will help mitigate the torturous waiting times made worse by the alluring charcoal grilling smells.
Have a taste of a specialist’s suckling pig
Moo Hun Song Pee Nong is one of the few shops in Thailand that serves suckling pigs. With over 30 years of experience, you know you’re in good hands. So next time you have an occasion to celebrate, why not give them a visit?
For other local street food restaurants, check out Baan Khaek Moo Tod for local fried pork over rice. For older restaurants with a local following, try Garlic which is known for its thick and fluffy crab omelettes.
Address: 396/3-4 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Rd, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120
Opening hours: 11am-10pm, Daily
Contact: +66 2285 4235 | Google Maps
Cover image adapted from:@kungjakin via Instagram and @chuko.kglidar via Instagram