At our little nameless noodle shop, we were treated to a simple but delicate broth filled with crab meat, roasted red pork, thin rice noodles, crispy fried noodles, and plenty of greens. With the rain coming down in streaks outside the rustic open-air shopfront, our hot bowls of crab soup were like gifts from the gods.
We soon found ourselves settling into a quaint cafe overlooking the Chanthaburi river. What better way to accompany our new found crab-pork sandwiches than with a lovely river view, a strong espresso and a milky Thai-style iced green tea?