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Noodles and hot-sour Thai soups

Phat khi mao noodles, tom yam and Isan-style tom saep offer three distinct ways into Thai dishes. Expect different uses of chilli, herbs and sourness rather than one standard spicy flavour.

Noodles and hot-sour Thai soups

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Order phat khi mao for stir-fried noodles with chilli and holy basil. Tom yam is a hot-sour soup whose name may specify shrimp, seafood or chicken; tom saep is a northeastern hot-sour soup. The names help you choose a dish by preparation and main ingredient instead of relying on a broad English menu label.

What to look for

  • Phat khi mao combines stir-fried noodles, chilli and holy basil.
  • Tom yam can be named for shrimp, mixed seafood or chicken.
  • Tom saep is a hot-sour soup associated with northeastern Thailand.

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

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