Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range40-60 THB
About This Dish
A herb-packed northern sausage loaded with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and generous amounts of bird's eye chili. Unlike milder sai oua varieties, this version brings serious heat balanced by aromatic freshness, grilled over charcoal until the casing snaps and crisps.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy3/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
Northern sausage-making is an art form passed through Lanna families, with each household guarding their own blend of herbs and spices.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Nam prik noomSticky rice
Insider Tips
- 1This is the spicy version of sai oua -- ask for regular sai oua if you prefer less heat
- 2Best purchased fresh from morning markets where they grill them on order
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:sai ooa hua prik
ไส้อั่วหัวพริก
Say this: Sai Oua Hua Prik (Spicy Northern Sausage with Herbs)
Cuisine Region: Northern Thai (Lanna)
Price Range: 40-60 THB
Best Time to Eat: Anytime, especially with drinks
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Chiang Mai
The best city to experience this dish
More from Northern Thai (Lanna)
Other dishes from the same region
Ready to Eat?
Explore more of Thailand's incredible cuisine