Boat Noodles

Thailand · Southeast Asia

Short description: This noodle soup is known for a concentrated broth served in modest bowls with meat and aromatics.
Ingredients: Rice noodles in dark, spiced broth with beef or pork, herbs, garlic, bean sprouts, greens, and optional pork cracklings.
Cultural note: The name comes from an older waterside serving style, but it now appears widely at noodle shops and street stalls.
Common misconception: The bowls are often intentionally small, encouraging multiple servings rather than one oversized portion.

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