khao soi
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- 1 khao soi、Northern Thai curry noodle soup
A noodle dish associated with Northern Thailand, especially Chiang Mai. It typically features noodles and meat in a rich curry-flavored broth, topped with crispy noodles and served with condiments.
khao soi、Northern Thai curry noodle soup
A signature Northern Thai noodle dish made with a curry-flavored broth, noodles, meat, and often a crispy noodle topping.
Learning notes
Explanation
ข้าวซอย is the name of a dish strongly associated with Northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Mai. The common Chiang Mai version combines wheat noodles and chicken or beef with a rich, coconut-based curry broth. It is often topped with crispy noodles and served with shallots, pickled vegetables, lime, and chili oil. Recipes and even the style of the dish vary by region. In Laos and some nearby areas, the name may refer to flat rice noodles or a different noodle dish. ชาม, meaning “bowl,” is commonly used when counting servings: ข้าวซอยหนึ่งชาม means “one bowl of khao soi.”
Usage
This word is commonly used when ordering food in Northern Thai restaurants or discussing Chiang Mai specialties, restaurant recommendations, and foods to try while traveling.
Caution
Learn it as a complete dish name rather than interpreting ข้าว and ซอย separately. It is not simply the Thai equivalent of ordinary curry ramen, and its ingredients and flavor can vary considerably by region and restaurant.