Khao soi: how to eat Chiang Mai’s signature noodle

Khao soi is egg noodles in a coconut curry broth, topped with a nest of crispy noodles. The magic is in what you add.

The condiments

Pickled mustard greens for sourness, raw shallot for crunch, a squeeze of lime and a spoon of roasted chilli paste.

Where to try it

Khao Soi Mae Fah has been serving it since the 1980s — go before noon. For a modern take, Lanna Table puts a version on its tasting menu.