Khao Soi: the Thai curry noodle
Khao Soi is one of the most famous dishes in Northern Thailand. You can find it too in Laos and Myanmar. However, in Thailand, the coconut milk (and sometimes coconut cream) add a special flavor to this amazing noodle.
This week I came to Khao Soy Maesai, one of the most famous places to eat Khao Soi in Chiang Mai. Here I share my experiences of tying this unique noodle, which is a complex mixture of spices and textures on your mouth! Check it out!
Khao Soi: the Thai curry noodle
Khao Soi is made by egg noodles, which are yellow and usually thick, and a soup made by chicken broth, red curry paste, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, shallots, lime, and cilantro. Thai people cook this soup for hours until all the vegetables and the meat almost disappear.
You can have Khao Soi vegetarian, with chicken, pork or beef. However, the traditional recipe is made with a chicken leg. After the soup is done, the egg noodles are added into a bow. Then, a great ladle of coconut milk or coconut cream is added. Finally, on the top, they put the chicken leg (or any other meat you ordered) fried noodles and cilantro.
The khao soi is always served with some mustard leafs pickles, lime, and shallots. I just love to squeeze the lime in, but the shallots and the pickles I usually don’t add.
This dish is lightly spicy, but for me sounds like comfort food. On rainy days, it's one of my top choices for sure!
Khao Soy Maesai
Khao soy Maesai is a very popular place in Chiang Mai. Especially between expats and foregeins… The place is very simple, but always full. The service is not the best, in my opinion. But it’s ok.
They don’t have so many tables inside, so avoid to go on the weekends, otherwise, you will need to wait a lot to have your khao soi. The price is a little bit more expensive than normal. On the streets, you can find nice Khao Soi for only 35 baht. But there it costs 60 (around US$ 2). It’s very tasty and they also have an amazing milky Thai tea which is the perfect drink to have with khao soi, since I love to mix spice and sweet!
If you need some comfort food for a rainy day, I really recommend you to go there. If you want to be more on the budget, don’t worry. As it happens with Pad Thai, you can find amazing Khao Soi on the streets for half of the price!
Restaurant Information
Khao Soy Maesai
29/1 Ratchaphuek Alley, Tambon Chang Phueak, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
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Well done for your great review with the info the food and the place.
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That seems interesting! I love to try noodles with a twist..
I miss Thai Food. That dish looks delicious
Khao Soi is really amazing! You need to try if you didn't yet!
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