Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range80-150 THB
About This Dish
Large freshwater prawns baked with glass noodles, garlic, white pepper, and pork fat in a sealed clay pot until the noodles soak up every drop of savory-sweet broth. The prawns turn pink and succulent while the noodles become impossibly flavorful, making this eastern specialty a masterclass in simple, luxurious cooking.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy1/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
A Chinese-Thai creation that exemplifies eastern Thailand's seafood heritage, where simple clay pot cooking transforms prawns and noodles into luxury comfort food.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Steamed riceLight soup
Insider Tips
- 1The clay pot preparation is traditional -- the sealed pot steams everything to perfection
- 2Break through the pork fat layer to find the most flavorful noodles underneath
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:kung ob woon sen
กุ้งอบวุ้นเส้น
Say this: Kung Ob Woon Sen (Baked Prawn Glass Noodles)
Cuisine Region: Eastern Thai
Price Range: 80-150 THB
Best Time to Eat: Lunch or dinner
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Chonburi
The best city to experience this dish
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