Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range50-80 THB
About This Dish
Egg noodles bathed in a rich, golden coconut curry broth topped with crispy fried noodles, tender braised chicken, pickled mustard greens, and lime. The contrast between soft noodles in silky curry and the crunchy topping makes khao soi northern Thailand's most famous dish.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty3/5
Spicy2/5
Umami4/5
History & Origin
Khao soi has roots in Burmese-Shan Muslim trading communities that settled in northern Thailand, evolving into the coconut-rich curry dish that defines Chiang Mai's food identity.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Iced teaNorthern sausage (sai ua)
Insider Tips
- 1Mix the pickled mustard greens and lime into the curry for the full flavor
- 2Most khao soi shops close by 2 PM -- go early for lunch
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:cow soy gai
ข้าวซอยไก่
Say this: Khao Soi Gai (Northern Curry Noodles with Chicken)
Cuisine Region: Northern Thai (Lanna)
Price Range: 50-80 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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