Khao Soi Pad Sai-oua, or Northern Thai Sausage Curry Noodles by Ong Tong Khao Soi, Bangkok, Thailand (Ari)

Khao Soi Pad Sai-oua, or Northern Thai Sausage Curry Noodles

by Ong Tong Khao Soi, Bangkok, Thailand

Khao soi is a northern Thai noodle dish consisting of soft egg noodles served in a rich, creamy curry broth made with coconut milk, spices, and chili. It is typically served with chicken and topped with a handful of crispy fried egg noodles, pickled mustard greens, sliced shallots, lime, and chili oil. Khao soi was once named the "best noodle dish in the world" by Taste Atlas and is one of my very favorite Thai noodle dishes.

Though it's mostly eaten in the northern provinces, you can find some really great khao soi restaurants in Bangkok as well. One of the most renowned is Ong Tong, a restaurant specializing in this delicious noodle dish.

khao soi pad sai-oua, or northern Thai sausage curry noodles

Stir fried khao soi, or "dry khao soi", can sort of be described as northern Thailand's answer to pad Thai. Rather than being served up in the traditional style as a noodle soup, the noodles are stir-fried dry, tossed in a curry sauce, and plated up with the traditional khao soi toppings.

I ordered the khao soi pad sai-oua, or stir fried khao soi served with northern Thai sausage. Sai-oua is a popular northern Thai sausage made from coarsely chopped fatty pork flavored with all sorts of traditional Thai flavors like cilantro, shallots, chili, garlic, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.

The sausage itself is also among my favorite Thai foods, and I really enjoyed it served with a plate of khao soi noodles. It wasn't too spicy, nor was the khao soi curry, but it was rich, delicious, and extremely satisfying.

dry khao soi curry noodles with northern Thai sausage by Ong Tong Khao Soi

More delicious khao soi to try:

• Giant Lobster Khao Soi in Chiang Mai, Thailand (Khao Sō-i)
• Khao Soi Gai, or Northern Thai Chicken Curry Noodles in Bangkok, Thailand
• Thai-Swedish Fusion Meatball Khao Soi at IKEA, Bangkok

Menu

The food at Ong Tong is a bit more expensive than a regular bowl of noodles in Bangkok, but considering the high-quality ingredients and serving size, a meal at Ong Tong is worth the price. Expect a dish to cost between 150 and 200 Thai baht ($5-6 USD).

Ong Tong Khao Soi menu and prices

Location

Ong Tong Khao Soi's Ari branch is located at 31 Phahonyothin Soi 7, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400. It's just a short walk from BTS Ari Station.