noodle
Boat Noodles
ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ
Medium-Mild
Boat Noodles (Guay Teow Reua) are intensely flavoured small bowls of noodle soup with a dark broth enriched with pork blood, five-spice, and herbs. Historically sold from boats along Bangkok's canals, they're served in tiny portions — order four or five bowls.
Key Ingredients
- rice or egg noodles
- pork blood broth
- five-spice
- bean sprouts
- morning glory
Where to Try It
Victory Monument area in Bangkok has a famous boat noodle alley — or try the historic floating market vendors in Ayutthaya.
Tips
- Order 4–5 small bowls — the serving size is intentionally tiny, a tradition from the canal boat days.
- Add a dash of vinegar and sugar from the condiment set to balance the rich, dark broth.