Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range50-80 THB
About This Dish
A tangy and spicy salad made with glass noodles, minced pork, shrimp, onions, and fresh herbs. Light yet packed with bold flavors from lime juice, fish sauce, and chili.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour4/5
Salty2/5
Spicy3/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
A Thai glass noodle salad that showcases the Chinese-Thai fusion central to Bangkok cuisine. Glass noodles (wun sen) are a Chinese ingredient transformed by Thai salad techniques of pounding dressings in a mortar.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Sticky riceIced lime soda
Insider Tips
- 1Ask for 'mai pet' if you don't want it too spicy — the default is quite hot
- 2The glass noodles absorb the dressing, so eat it quickly before it gets soggy
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:yoom woon sen
ยำวุ้นเส้น
Say this: Yum Wun Sen (Glass Noodle Salad)
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
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