Phetchaburi Home-Style Restaurant Draws Crowds With Fresh Seafood

Phetchaburi’s Pee Ed’s Order & Noodle restaurant is a simple house that opens its kitchen to customers in a friendly, family‑like atmosphere. The real rarity lies in the talent of cooks Pee Ed and Pee Aom, who come from Pak Thale subdistrict in Ban Laem district and are famous for being able to prepare almost any made‑to‑order menu. Pee Ed says she cooks the way families eat at home, paying close attention to flavor and the freshness of ingredients, especially seafood bought directly from local fishermen, which guarantees fresh supplies each day and lets every dish retain the full taste of the sea.

Although the menu is extensive, the restaurant’s signature dish is steamed mackerel liver—a local specialty that is hard to find elsewhere. It is cooked with care to eliminate any fishy odor, giving a tender, buttery texture that pairs perfectly with hot steamed rice, prompting many diners to make a special trip just to try it.

For seafood lovers, the stir‑fried mixed seafood with chili paste is a must‑have, loading the wok with fresh shrimp, squid and assorted seafood, then tossing them in aromatic chili paste for a rich, mildly spicy bite that delivers sweetness from the seafood and fragrance from the herbs. Equally notable is the stir‑fried mixed seafood with holy basil, prepared over high heat to release the aromas of basil, kaffir lime leaves and fresh and dried chilies, while the seafood stays springy and firm without overcooking, stimulating the appetite.

Those who prefer bold flavors should try the spicy mixed seafood tom yum, a broth prepared in the traditional Thai style that balances sour, salty, hot and herbal notes, with the natural sweetness of shrimp and squid needing no extra seasoning. Another favorite is the garlic‑pepper pork squid shrimp plate, packed with ingredients for an aromatic, rich taste.

Customers also frequently check‑in and recommend the sweet boiled baby squid, where tiny fresh squid are simmered with seasoning until they absorb a gentle, mellow sweetness reminiscent of old‑fashioned home cooking that brings back memories of meals waiting on the family table.

For those who prefer noodles over rice, the restaurant offers a clear‑noodle soup in the Phetchaburi style—a sweet, mellow broth made from scratch, served with generous portions of the usual toppings, a local regular’s go‑to.

Beyond the cooking, the warm, welcoming attitude of Pee Ed adds to the charm; while waiting for food, guests often chat and laugh, creating an atmosphere that feels more like dining at a relative’s house than a typical restaurant.

Recently the shop has added a few assistants to help in the kitchen, making service smoother, but the core values—flavor, meticulous preparation and sincere intent—remain unchanged in every dish served.

The restaurant is located near the Pak Thale Health Office, before Wat Pak Thale, in Pak Thale subdistrict, Ban Laem district, Phetchaburi province. It opens from 09:00 to 15:30 daily, closing on Thursdays, and can be reached at 08‑2294‑1265.