Foreigner FriendlyAdventurous
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range20-40 THB
About This Dish
Small bowls of intensely flavored pork or beef noodle soup with a dark, rich broth made from pork blood, soy sauce, and spices. Originally served from boats along Bangkok's canals.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy3/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
Originally served from small wooden boats along Bangkok's extensive canal network in the 1940s-50s. As canals were filled in for roads, the boats moved to land-based shops, but kept the name and the tiny bowl portions.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Iced Thai teaCrispy pork rinds
Insider Tips
- 1Ordering 2-3 small bowls per person is normal — each bowl is deliberately small
- 2The pork blood gives the broth its dark color and rich flavor — don't be scared off
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:kuay tiew reua
ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ
Say this: Boat Noodles (Kuay Tiew Reua)
Cuisine Region: Central Thai
Price Range: 20-40 THB
Best Time to Eat: Breakfast or lunch
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Bangkok
The best city to experience this dish
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