Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range50-100 THB
About This Dish
Northern Thailand's signature dish: a rich coconut curry broth served with soft egg noodles and topped with crispy fried noodles. Accompanied by pickled mustard greens, shallots, and lime.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy2/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
Rooted in the Chin Haw (Yunnan Chinese Muslim) traders who traveled through northern Thailand's tea caravan routes. The dish evolved from a simple wheat noodle soup into the coconut curry masterpiece unique to Chiang Mai.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Iced Thai teaPickled mustard greens on the side
Insider Tips
- 1Most khao soi shops close by 2 PM — go early for lunch
- 2Squeeze the lime and add shallots from the condiment plate for the full experience
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:cow soy
ข้าวซอย
Say this: Khao Soi
Cuisine Region: Northern Thai (Lanna)
Price Range: 50-100 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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