Khao Soi ranks second in TasteAtlas world noodle list

2026-02-27 - 10:23

Thailand’s Khao Soi has been ranked No.2 in the 2026 “Best Rated Noodle Dishes in the World” by TasteAtlas, placing the Northern Thai specialty among the top noodle dishes globally. The coconut curry noodle soup is known for its rich broth made with coconut milk and red curry paste, served with egg noodles and a choice of chicken, beef or pork. It is topped with crispy fried noodles and accompanied by condiments such as lime, pickled cabbage, shallots and chilies. The top spot went to Yokohama-style ramen from Japan, a thick-noodle ramen in a tonkotsu soy-based broth. The rankings also featured a strong showing from Asian noodle dishes, including other Japanese ramen varieties, China’s Lanzhou lamian and Biáng biáng noodles, Vietnam’s pho, Southern Vietnamese beef noodle salad and grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli, as well as Singapore’s char kway teow. Khao Soi’s high placement reflects the growing international recognition of Northern Thai cuisine, with the dish now widely regarded as one of Thailand’s most iconic noodle offerings.