Northern Thailand
Khao soi
ข้าวซอย
Also called: khao soy
Medium
What it is
Egg noodles in a rich coconut curry broth, topped with crispy fried noodles, with pickled mustard greens, shallots, lime and roasted chili on the side. The dish most people want in Chiang Mai.
How to order it
Khao soi gai (chicken) is the classic.
Not spicy, please: ไม่เผ็ด (mai phet). More in phrases for ordering food.
Where to try it
It's everywhere in Northern Thailand (see places in the region). We especially like it in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.