Nam ngiao or khao soi?

Nam ngiao is tomato-pork over thin rice noodles. Khao soi is coconut egg noodle. Different bowls.

Kiat Ocha rests Monday. Use a market pot or wait.

Nam Ngiao in Chiang Mai ขนมจีนน้ำเงี้ยว

Kanom jeen nam ngiao is Tai Yai rice-noodle soup known for its tomato and pork broth. It is not southern nam ya.

Chiang Mai40 to 60 THBkhanom chin nam ngiao Thai food hub

Photo: Takeaway (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Thaiขนมจีนน้ำเงี้ยว · nam ngiao

Price40 to 60 THB

RoomKiat Ocha

RestMonday

What it tastes like

Tomato-sour broth, minced pork, and flower crunch. Thin rice noodles. It should not taste like coconut khao soi.

How to order it

Thai name: khanom chin nam ngiao (ขนมจีนน้ำเงี้ยว).
Say: Khor khanom chin nam ngiao, khrap/kha.
Breakfast and lunch. Kiat Ocha rests Monday.

Typical price

2026 cash: 40 to 60 THB.

Where to try it

Kiat Ocha, 5-7 Inthawarorot Rd, Si Phum. 06:00 to 15:00; closed Monday. 40 to 60 THB. Old City breakfast room. Also known for coffee and pork toast.

Spice level and diet

Heat: Medium. Herb and chili oil.
Diet: Pork. Sometimes blood cake. Ask if that matters.

Next plates

Back to the Chiang Mai food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
Use the Northern Lanna page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
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Jok is the nearby order if this plate is done.

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Common questions

Nam ngiao or khao soi?: Nam ngiao is tomato-pork over thin rice noodles. Khao soi is coconut egg noodle. Different bowls.
Monday?: Kiat Ocha rests Monday. Use a market pot or wait.