Khao soi (ข้าวซอย) is one of the most popular Thai dishes to eat in northern Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. More details about Khao Soi Khun Yai (ข้าวซอยคุณยาย) here: http://www.eatingthaifood.com/2014/05/khao-soi-khun-yai-chiang-mai/
Khao soi (ข้าวซอย) is a Thai noodle dish that has origins in Burma. The basic part of the dish begins with a bowl of yellow egg noodles that are blanched and then combined with the all important curry gravy sauce which is made from coconut milk with a blend of dry spices. It’s often nutty in flavor, slightly sweet, and flavorful from the dry spices. There are many different version of khao soi (ข้าวซอย), and some tend to be more spicy and flavorful, while other are more sweet and nutty – I prefer the former. So when I was searching for the best khao soi (ข้าวซอย) in Chiang Mai, I came across Khao Soi Khun Yai (ข้าวซอยคุณยาย) in a Travelfish article (http://www.travelfish.org/eatandmeet_profile/thailand/northern_thailand/chiang_mai/chiang_mai/1904) and decided to give it a try. Khao Soi Khun Yai (ข้าวซอยคุณยาย) in Thai means Grandmother’s khao soi, and I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad experience dining on food from grandmother, so I was pretty excited to give it a try.
As soon as I walked into the open air restaurant, I knew it was going to be my style. The restaurant was sort of street food style, but housed on the peaceful compound of the temple, away from the road, so it a nice and relaxing shaded place – a perfect environment for a perfect bowl of noodles. At Khao Soi Khun Yai (ข้าวซอยคุณยาย) they serve both khao soi (ข้าวซอย) and also kuay teow tom yam (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวต้มยำเส้นเล็ก), the popular version of Thai noodles in a sweet and sour tom yum broth. My wife actually order the tom yum noodles, and they were also wonderful, but I was more interested in tasting their khao soi.
They normally have two different version, chicken and beef. So rather than having to make a hard decision, I decided to go for both – which I would highly recommend you do too – no need to make a decision. As soon as my bowls of khao soi (ข้าวซอย) were ready, they were delivered to our table, and I immediately loved the color of the broth, which was nice and dark red in color. Some bowl of khao soi, the broth is light and doesn’t look all that flavorful. This was dark and red and you could just see all the spices and glorious flavors within it. I first tasted the broth, and then I went ahead and dumped in the rest of the condiments, mostly the roasted chili flakes to add some extra heat to it. The khao soi (ข้าวซอย) was incredibly good. The broth, or curry sauce was creamy and tasty, yet it wasn’t too rich or sweet like it can sometimes be. It had a nice flavor blend of spices, and it was just balanced out perfection. The extra hit of roasted chili flakes added another wonderful dimension of flavor to my bowl of khao soi noodles. Along with any bowl of khao soi, you’ll also be served some pickled mustard greens and slices of red onions on the side.
I havne’t come close to trying every bowl of khao soi (ข้าวซอย) available in Chiang Mai, but out of the bowls of the dish that I’ve tried so far, I can say quite confidently Khao Soi Khun Yai (ข้าวซอยคุณยาย), serves the best khao soi I’ve ever had in Chiang Mai. If you love this Thai dish and are looking for an authentic, spiced to perfection version, you must include this wonderful restaurant on your itinerary.
Open hours: 10 am — 2 pm daily (closed on Sunday)
Address: It’s located just in front of Wat Kuan Kama Temple, Sri Poom Road, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Prices: 30 — 35 THB per bowl
ที่อยู่ หน้าวัดควรค่าม้า ถนนศรีภูมิ อ.เมือง จ.เชียงใหม่
เปิด 10.00 — 14.00 น. ( หยุดทุกวันอาทิตย์ )
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Ate here today yep still the best tasting Khao soi cost 40bhat
Its pickled mustard plant not cabbage lol.
Went here when i went to Chiang Mai and i have to say it was one of my favorite dishes in Chiang Mai
That place is legit. Just had it for lunch today
The face when he tastes the food is irritating and very forced. Over the top.
2018 ?
It is interesting that a lot of westerners like to say that this the place for Koi Soi whereas most Thais will go Koi Soi Fang Ha which is hugely popular. You will see very few tourist there. My very
first Koi Soi was at Koi Soi Islam in a soi between Chang Klan road and Charoen Phretet road. Personally if you want good Koi Soi than going to Koi Soi Fang Ha located beside the temple is the best deal for eating authentic Koi Soi at a Thai price.
Wow 92 cents
I love this dish. I want to ask something not related to food, is there anything you absolutely recommend we do while in chiang mai other than the Old city and Doi Suthep? We will be taking our son to those places for sure, I just wanted to see if there is any other must do places. he will be 7 when we go again. We have also been to the Mae sa area, waterfalls.
Nice, I went here as well. Watching all your videos to learn more!
I ate this dish today at a thai place in NY, but it didnt compare to the one I had in Chiang Mai at that spot. It was not very red, not soupy but thicker. Kinda greenish- brown. It reminded me of a massaman consistently. Everything else was as I remember it though. Still ok.
The Burmese have a variation of this dish , one my grandmother used to make (probably picked it up during her time there during the 2nd world war) for when she was still able to. The sauce had a coconut milk base and the curry consisted of cabbages, cauliflowers, diced chicken, carrots etc. It was delicious.
I just straight up had this dish four days in a row at Khao Soi Khun Yai. I tried to get their recipe so I can make it back home.. I guess I will have to try and see if I can make it too!
Hi Mark!
I'm always watch your video before and after work..I like the way you eat the way you talk..
Regards to your wife Ying she's lovely and sweet lady.
hi Mark. that looked awesome, I would love to try and make that at home. great video.
Just ate there a couple hours ago. Great Khao Soi. Thanks Mark!
I wish to try those too next week! Add to my checklist!
Just ate this two weeks ago at the exact same spot. It was UNBELIEVABLE!!!
That's not Lao Khao Soy original recipe everything is all wrong.
No Mark that look you make is unique and it makes me smile. So keep eating and enjoying life with the family Bless.
Khao Soi is mayanma famous
He makes it look so tasty! I want some! Never seen a youtuber as good as him eating!
Like he said one bowl is definitely not going to be enough.
I love this dish! Had it on my last day in Chiang Mai 3 years ago! Returning this February and can't wait for it again! Hard to find in the North America Thai Restaurants!
I had the beef khao soi last week. It was delicious. I was there right when they opened and place was full by the time I got my food. Thank you for your video and suggesting the restaurant.
I went to this place following your advice. It was just as great as you described it!! ^^
Like you use to say, it was insanely good!
Hello Mark,
we've just ordered 3 khao soi gai, hope your round the world is getting fine, i'll tell you if i enjoyed my lunch!
Many Thanks for sharing.
Bet you can't taste anything with all that chilli you put in there 555 🙂 I dont use the chilli then you can really taste all the flavors
A friend of mine insists that your reviews are too glowing. According to him "its too much moaning and hmmmming, usually over stuff that cannot be that great, like mint leaves and carrots". He would like to see more critical reviews and less "food-gasms".
I personally don't mind. How do you manage to eat all this food and stay skinny? High metabolism?
Always leave me missing Thailand! ?
Yummy Mark ! this meal is so cheap ….I can't believe it!?