What is the difference between ba mee haeng and ba mee nam?

Haeng (dry) means served without broth; nam (wet/soup) means served in broth. The noodles and toppings are the same — it is purely a preference for broth-based or dry.

What do the yellow noodles taste like?

Ba mee noodles are made from wheat flour and eggs, giving them a slightly chewy, springy texture and a mild eggy flavour that differs from rice noodles. They hold their shape and absorb flavour well.

noodles

Ba Mee Haeng

บะหมี่แห้ง

Mild

Ba Mee Haeng is a dry egg noodle dish — springy yellow wheat noodles served without broth, tossed with lard, crispy shallots, sliced BBQ pork, and a soft-boiled egg, with condiments to season yourself. A Thai-Chinese classic.

Key Ingredients

egg noodles
BBQ pork (char siu)
lard
crispy shallots
soft-boiled egg
fish sauce
white pepper

Where to Try It

Chinese-influenced noodle shops in Bangkok's Chinatown (Yaowarat) and Thai-Chinese communities throughout the country.

Tips

The tossing technique matters — mix the noodles thoroughly with the lard and seasonings before adding toppings.
A small cup of broth is usually provided on the side — drink it to round out the meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

noodles

Ba Mee Haeng

บะหมี่แห้ง

Mild

Key Ingredients

egg noodles
BBQ pork (char siu)
lard
crispy shallots
soft-boiled egg
fish sauce
white pepper

Where to Try It

Chinese-influenced noodle shops in Bangkok's Chinatown (Yaowarat) and Thai-Chinese communities throughout the country.

Tips

The tossing technique matters — mix the noodles thoroughly with the lard and seasonings before adding toppings.
A small cup of broth is usually provided on the side — drink it to round out the meal.