Khao Niew in Udon Thani ข้าวเหนียว
Khao niew is sticky rice in a basket. It is known as the UD Town utensil, and it fits every grill plate you order.
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Thaiข้าวเหนียว · khao niao
Price10 to 22 THB
RoomUD Town stalls
ClockWith the grill
What it tastes like
- Warm glutinous rice.
How to order it
- Thai name: khao niao (ข้าวเหนียว).
- Say: Khor khao niao, khrap/kha.
- Ask for khao niew, not jasmine.
Typical price
- 2026 cash: 10 to 22 THB.
Where to try it
- UD Town stalls, UD Town, Thong Yai Rd, Mueang Udon Thani 41000. With the grill. 10 to 22 THB. Order a basket with every salad.
Spice level and diet
- Heat: None.
- Diet: Rice.
Next plates
- Back to the Udon Thani food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
- Use the Isan food page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
- Som Tum is the nearby order if this plate is done.
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- Larb Moo is the nearby order if this plate is done.
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- Skip it?
- No. It is the utensil.
- How many?
- Two baskets if you ordered chicken and two salads.