How to Order Noodles in Thailand: Noodle Types, Broths, Toppings, and Useful Thai Phrases

Thai street noodles = pick your noodle + pick soup or dry, and you’ll order like a pro. Sen lek is thin rice noodles, sen yai is wide and chewy, ba mee is springy egg noodles, and wun sen is slippery glass noodles. Want broth? Ask for “nam.” Prefer punchy sauces? Go “haeng” (dry) and season at the table with chili, vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce. If you like pho, try kuay teow nam; if you like spicy, order tom yum haeng.