Foreigner FriendlyAdventurous
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range40-60 THB
About This Dish
Fresh rice noodles served in a rich tomato-based broth with pork blood curds, fermented soybean paste, and dried flowers of the ngiew tree. A Shan-origin dish unique to Northern Thailand.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet4/5
Sour0/5
Salty2/5
Spicy0/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
A Shan-origin dish brought to northern Thailand by traders from Myanmar, the dried ngiew tree flowers are unique to this preparation and cannot be substituted.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Fresh vegetablesCrispy pork rinds
Insider Tips
- 1The pork blood curds are optional but traditional -- they add richness
- 2Best at morning markets where vendors make the broth fresh daily
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:ka-nom jeen nam ngiao
ขนมจีนน้ำเงี้ยว
Say this: Kanom Jeen Nam Ngiao
Cuisine Region: Northern Thai (Lanna)
Price Range: 40-60 THB
Best Time to Eat: Breakfast or lunch
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Chiang Mai
The best city to experience this dish
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