Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range50-80 THB
About This Dish
Classic pad Thai noodles wrapped inside a thin, golden omelette pouch, creating a satisfying two-layer dish where you break through the soft egg to reveal the tangle of sweet-sour noodles beneath. This Bangkok street food upgrade adds richness and textural contrast to the already beloved original, often topped with a crown of crispy noodles.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty3/5
Spicy1/5
Umami3/5
History & Origin
An evolution of classic pad thai born on Bangkok's streets, where vendors discovered that wrapping the noodles in egg added both visual appeal and textural contrast.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Thai iced teaFresh lime juice
Insider Tips
- 1Break through the omelette to mix with the noodles inside
- 2This Bangkok street food upgrade adds richness to the classic pad thai
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:pad tie hor kai
ผัดไทยห่อไข่
Say this: Pad Thai Hor Kai (Omelette-Wrapped Pad Thai)
Cuisine Region: Central Thai
Price Range: 50-80 THB
Best Time to Eat: Lunch or dinner
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Bangkok
The best city to experience this dish
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