Kuay Teow Reua (Thai Boat Noodles)

Most Bangkok noodle houses, especially the old ones, serve kuay teow reua in small bowls – a stark contrast to the generous servings of other Thai dishes. That is because originally, kuay teow reua were sold from boats floating along the city canals. The small bowls were necessary so that the soup and noodles didn’t spill over whenever the boat would move.

Some eateries have adapted to the times and moved on to bigger, regular-sized bowls but the more traditional ones stuck to the customary small bowls.

Here are the best places to have kuay teow reua in Bangkok:

• BOAT NOODLE ALLEY at VICTORY MONUMENT | Phaya Thai
  For traditional Thai boat noodles
  What to order: Kuay teow reua, Brewed bean curd, Yen ta fo
  Price range: 12 to 20 baht ($0.35 to $0.58)
  When: 11:00 – 21:00
  Where: Victory Monument, Phaya Thai, Bangkok
• KUAY TEOW NAI BUEM | Dusit
  For boat noodles with addictive soup
  What to order: Kuay teow neua sen ba mee, Kuay teow nai buem, Kuay teow reua moo sen mee
  Price range: 20 baht ($0.58)
  When: 06:00 – 17:00 (Daily)
  Where: 573/10 Thanon Samsen, Dusit, Bangkok
• DOY KUAY TEOW REUA | Thanon Ratchawithi
  For dark, rich kuay teow reua
  What to order: Kuay teow reua, Pork satay, Coconut custard
  Price range: 5 to 15 baht ($0.14 to $0.43)
  When: 08:00 – 18:00
  Where: Ratchawithi Soi 18 (Wat Makok), Thanon Ratchawithi, Bangkok