Today I continued my search for restaurants  that offer breakfast meals in Ubon Ratchathani.  My plan is something different everyday but keep in line with what is popular with locals as well as visitors and expats.

For the most part what we eat is determined by a variety of influences. Where we live and the climate determines what grows and lives in our part of the world.  Culture also helps determine what is on our menu as well as religion and society.

In North America there is some rice grown but the main dish is potatoes. It is also widely eaten in Europe and Scandinavia. But here in Ubon we are deep in rice country and so it comes as no surprise that rice and things made with rice are a mainstay in my adopted home of Ubon Ratchathani.

Jae Nueang Traditional Vietnamese Guay Jap

Today I visited a small shop on Phalochai Rd. It is about 100 meters west of Bordin Hotel and across the street from Wat Chai Mongkhon. The shop’s name is Jae Nueang. Their specialty is traditional Vietnamese Guay Jap.

This dish in Thai alphabet is spelled Gwy jab, but seems to be pronounced Gu-ay Jap. It is basically thick noodles served in a savory gravy like broth. The broth flavor comes mostly from coriander, garlic and scallion.

Guay Jap with egg and pork

There are a variety of ingredients that can be added to suit the taste of diner. this list includes hard boiled egg, pork bone, pork, sausage,  blood, and chicken organs. It is a great tasting dish but if you would prefer not to eat some of these things it might be a good idea to have your dictionary handy.

It is normally eaten along with Ba Tawgno,  a small pastry that is formed into an X and fried. It is not sweet, this is the same pastry that is served with the Coffee Bolan from yesterday.

Gaffee Yen, their version of Gaffee Bolan

This small Ubon restaurant will serve you herbal teas. Included are chrysanthemum, lemon and more. The chrysanthemum tea has a very interesting flavor and is rumored to have positive health effects on the body.

A satisfying and good tasting breakfast and the cost wasn’t bad too. The serving of Guay Jap 30 Baht, Gaffee Yen 12 Baht, herbal teas 12 Baht and 2 pieces of pastry 5 Baht.

Shop sign with name Jae Nueang guay jap vietnam traditional

The name of the shop is Jae Nueang Traditional Vietnamese Guay Jap. The locals know it as Guay Jap Thong Neung which basically means Guay Jap 1 of 3 or Guay Jap III.

If you are out in the morning looking for an Ubon Ratchathani restaurant to have something a little different for breakfast you now have a great suggestion for breakfast in Ubon Ratchathani.

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