Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range40-60 THB
About This Dish
Fresh fermented rice noodles topped with a fragrant fish curry sauce made with coconut milk, turmeric, and fish. Served with a generous plate of fresh vegetables on the side. A central Thai classic.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet4/5
Sour0/5
Salty3/5
Spicy0/5
Umami4/5
History & Origin
One of central Thailand's oldest dishes, with depictions of rice noodles appearing in Sukhothai-era stone inscriptions from the 13th century.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Fresh vegetablesHard-boiled egg
Insider Tips
- 1Load up on the fresh vegetables served alongside -- they balance the rich curry
- 2Traditionally eaten at room temperature, not hot
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:ka-nom chin nam ya
ขนมจีนน้ำยา
Say this: Khanom Chin Nam Ya (Rice Noodles with Fish Curry)
Cuisine Region: Central Thai
Price Range: 40-60 THB
Best Time to Eat: Breakfast or lunch
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Bangkok
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