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Sukhothai Noodles
ก๋วยเตี๋ยวสุโขทัย
Medium-Mild
Sukhothai noodles are a regional specialty — thin rice noodles in a sweet-savoury pork broth with ground pork, snake beans, and dried shrimp, distinct from Bangkok-style noodle soups.
Cultural Origin
Guay teow Sukhothai is a noodle soup specialty of Sukhothai province in the lower north, characterised by a clear pork broth sweetened with palm sugar, topped with pork, green beans, peanuts and crispy pork crackling. The distinctive sweet-salty-crunchy combination distinguishes it from Bangkok-Chinese noodle soups. The dish is now sold nationwide under the 'Sukhothai noodle' label but remains strongly associated with its home province.
Regional Variants
| Region | How it differs |
|---|---|
| Northern | The Sukhothai original uses a sweet-salty pork broth, palm sugar, yardlong beans, peanut and crispy pork rind over thin rice noodles. |
Allergens & Sensitivities
peanutsoyfishgarlic
Key Ingredients
- thin rice noodles
- pork broth
- ground pork
- long beans
- dried shrimp
Where to Try It
Sukhothai city noodle shops; also in Bangkok restaurants specialising in regional Thai food.
Tips
- The broth is deliberately sweeter than most Thai noodle soups — add fish sauce to adjust the seasoning to your taste.