Dish 77 Provinces – Malay-Style Satay
Tuan Satay Old Shop in Betong, Yala Province serves traditional Malay-style satay with chicken or beef grilled over charcoal and paired with peanut gravy, available for just 40 baht per set at this 20-year-old establishment.
Betong District in Yala Province is another food destination that travelers shouldn't miss. One menu item recommended by Yala Province correspondent Jetsada Siriyothai is 'Satay Betong,' or Malay-style satay, served at 'Tuan Satay Old Shop,' which features original recipes from Puyut in Pattani Province. The shop is located on Nakrachcabamrung Road in Betong Municipality, Betong District, Yala Province, and has been operating for over 20 years. Shop owner Yah Abet explains that the satay comes in both chicken and beef options, cut into perfectly-sized pieces and marinated with a special spice blend featuring various aromatic herbs. The meat is grilled over hot charcoal until it becomes fragrant, tender, and deeply flavorful. When ordered as a set, it's served with white compressed rice made from cooked jasmine rice cut into squares, paired with satay gravy made from peanuts that has a sweet, rich, and well-rounded taste characteristic of Malay-style satay. Sets are sold for 40 baht each. Those wanting to taste the original recipe satay can dine in at the shop or order to take away. It's recommended to arrive early in the evening, as the shop sometimes sells out before closing time on busy days. Tuan Satay Old Shop is open daily from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For inquiries, call 09-9414-9629.
