Eiah-Sae’s 4th-generation owner, Khun Prinya Thongwiriyakun explained how his great-grandfather used to sell coffee from a pushcart in the streets of Samphaeng. The patriarch had 5 children - 2 sons & 3 daughters. Both sons subsequently took over the father’s trade - the elder son opened Eiah-Sae whilst his younger brother opened Ek Teng Phu Ki ([Bangkok] Traditional coffee at Ek Teng Phu Ki (เอ็กเต็งผู่กี่)).
Of the two, Eiah-Sae was more popular and it became a meeting place for the Chinese tradesmen in Chinatown - so much so that if anyone wants to hire a chef or waiter, or look for a wedding caterer, one only needed to go down to Eiah-Sae and ask around.
