Just say it: You sometimes loves a simple noodle soup!
In Thailand, the “Chinese style noodle soup” is called “Kuay tiow”. And there is a new place in town that makes them pretty good: It is called “Kuay Tiow Reua Pa Prathip”.
“Reua” means boat. “Pa Prathip” is probably a name”. In that place, there are different kinds of noodles you can choose (like most of these places). “Sen Mi” are the smallest one, that you might call “vermicelli” in English.
The location of the place on Apple or Google maps, it is located at : 14.947546,102.052261. It is just beside “Oshie Shop” that sells antiques and other retro-classic stuff.
This is “Sen mi” with pork (moo) and spicy broth (pet)nbut not processed “meat balls” (mai ao look chin)
n”Sen Lek” is bigger. They use it in “Pad mi” for example.
And you can order “Ba Mi” which is kind of “yellow noodles”. That place will ask you if you want normal, spicy or very spicy. You can also ask “nam tok” which means they put “blood” into it. That is very common in Thailand.
This is “Ba mi” with “Nam Tok”.
I personally do not like the kind of “meatballs” or “processed meat that looks like a ball” called in Thai “Look Chin”. So you can ask “Mai Ao Look Chin”. (I don’t want processed meatballs.). And in your soup, you can ask pork or beef with the broth. Price is about 30 baht for a soup and that place is really good.
If you are looking for a cheap and quick meal in Korat, they are opened from 6am to 11pm.
You can see our pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50651722@N03/sets/72157650802059382/
Visitor Tips
Located in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), this is one of the many dining options available to visitors and expats in the Isaan region of Thailand. When visiting restaurants in Korat, it is customary to order several dishes to share. Most restaurants in this area serve both Thai and international cuisine, and staff often speak some English.
Kuay Tiow Reua Pa Prathip
Getting There
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is located approximately 250 km northeast of Bangkok. You can reach Korat by bus from Bangkok’s Mo Chit terminal (about 3.5 hours), by train from Hua Lamphong station, or by minivan from Chatuchak. Tuk-tuks and songthaews (shared trucks) are the most common local transport within the city.
About Isaan Cuisine
The Isaan region of northeastern Thailand has its own distinct culinary tradition, influenced by Lao and Khmer cultures. Signature dishes include som tam (spicy papaya salad), larb (spiced minced meat salad), sticky rice (khao niao), and grilled chicken (gai yang). Food in Isaan tends to be spicier and more sour than central Thai food, using ingredients like padaek (fermented fish sauce) and fresh herbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuay Tiow Reua (boat noodles) in Thailand?
Kuay Tiow Reua (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ — boat noodles) is one of Thailand’s most iconic dishes, originally served from boats on the canals of Bangkok and central Thailand. The broth is rich and dark, made with pork or beef blood, herbs, and spices. It’s a more intense, flavourful noodle soup than the standard kuay tiow.
What makes Pa Prathip’s boat noodles special?
Boat noodle restaurants that maintain traditional recipes use a complex broth simmered for hours with cinnamon, star anise, dark soy sauce, and blood thickener. The noodles are served in small bowls (so you order multiple rounds), topped with pork or beef, crispy garlic, and fresh herbs. The accumulated layers of flavour make each serving distinct.
Where can I find boat noodles in Korat?
Korat has several restaurants and food stalls serving kuay tiow reua, particularly in the older market areas and along Highway 2. The dish’s origin is central Thailand but it’s popular nationwide. Look for restaurants with a boat-themed sign or the words ‘reua’ in their name.
How spicy is boat noodle soup for foreigners?
The base broth is rich and savoury rather than spicy. Chilli sauce, sugar, fish sauce, and vinegar with chillies (khreuang prung) are provided on the table to adjust flavour to taste. You can enjoy boat noodles mild or build up the heat gradually — it’s entirely customisable at the table.
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