{"id":10328,"date":"2020-03-04T15:05:06","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T08:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangkokbeyond.com\/blog\/?p=10328"},"modified":"2022-03-31T16:26:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T09:26:20","slug":"thai-noodles-guide-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangkokbeyond.com\/blog\/thai-noodles-guide-2","title":{"rendered":"Thai Noodles Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most favorite kinds of food in Thailand, one that\u2019s actually eaten throughout the Far East, noodles come in all shapes and sizes. From the legendary \u201cfarang\u201d favorite Pad Thai, to the ubiquitous Thai noodle soup, there are noodles to suit everyone in the Land of Smiles. But how are you going to know which kind of noodles are best for you? With so many different kinds of noodle dish available, it would be nice to have a bit of advice before we go delving into our bowls armed with our chopsticks. So read on, and you\u2019ll know everything there is to know about Thai noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pad Thai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a doubt the most famous noodle dish in Thailand, Pad Thai may possibly even be the most well known food in the entire country. Hugely popular with tourists, this is one dish that you\u2019ll easily be able to find and order, no matter where you might be in the country. Stir fried, made with rice noodles, egg, assorted vegetables, chicken or shrimp and a handful of fresh bean sprouts, this dish is great tasting, filling and it can be eaten any time of day or night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Buy: <\/strong>Vendors, restaurants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: <\/strong>40-60 Baht <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Tip<\/strong>: Select from a range of condiments according to your tastes. Most restaurants and vendors will have lemon, sugar, peanuts and chili powder for you to add.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fried Noodles in Thick Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is one of the most commonly eaten dishes served at lunchtime in Thailand. \u201cRaad na\u201d is made from the best thick rice noodles, although it can also be made from egg noodles or vermicelli as well. Fried lightly in oil, a thick, dark sauce is added, giving the dish its brownish color. The sauce is made from garlic, marinated meats, soybeans and other vegetables, giving it an exotic, sweet tasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Buy: <\/strong>Vendors, restaurants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: <\/strong>45-50 Baht <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Tip<\/strong>: This dish can taste quite sweet, so you might want to add some pepper to neutralize the taste a little. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fried Rice Noodles with Soy Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delicious either for lunch, dinner or even just as a quick snack, \u201cPhat se-eu\u201d is a scrumptious mix of stir fried rice noodles, together with garlic, kale, egg, pork and a very tasty soy sauce, all combining to create a very powerful tasting dish that goes down extremely well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Buy: <\/strong>Vendors, restaurants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: <\/strong>40-50 Baht <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Tip<\/strong>: Ask for \u201cSen yai phat se-eu\u201d for wide noodles and \u201cSen mee pat se-eu\u201d for wide noodles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pork or Beef Noodles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Available from many noodle stalls across the city, it\u2019s possible to order this tasty bowl of pork or beef noodles. Both of these types are called \u201cGu-tiaw rua\u201d. Made from rice noodles and sweet basil, mixed with the meat of your choice (\u201cMoo\u201d or \u201cNua\u201d), the vendor will usually add cow\u2019s blood or pig\u2019s blood into the piping hot broth. This is what thickens the broth, adding richness and a dark brown color at the same time. Very meaty tasting, this dish is unique because it comes in very small servings, and is sold very cheaply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Buy: <\/strong>Vendors, restaurants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: <\/strong>40-50 Baht <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Tip<\/strong>: This dish can taste quite sweet, so you might want to add some pepper to neutralize the taste a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bami Nam \u2013 Egg Noodle Soup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There\u2019s nothing quite as good as this deliciously savory bowl of egg wheat noodles, mixed with a thick and tasty broth of chicken stock, meat and a few vegetables for good measure. Ask for \u201cBami nam\u201d, choose from mixed pork, chicken, duck, crab or fish (point at the selection of meats you want), sit back and wait for your generous portion of this Thai favorite to arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Buy: <\/strong>Vendors, restaurants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: <\/strong>40-50 Baht <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Tip<\/strong>: Don\u2019t ever pick up the bowl and drink the broth straight from the bowl! This is considered very bad manners by most Thais, who use a small spoon to scoop up the broth instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn how to cook Thai food, check out Sompong Thai cooking school<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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