noodle
Yen Ta Fo
เย็นตาโฟ
Medium-Mild
Yen Ta Fo is Bangkok's most distinctive noodle soup — instantly recognisable by its shocking pink-red broth, flavoured with fermented red tofu, topped with fish balls, morning glory, and crispy wontons.
Key Ingredients
- rice noodles
- fermented red tofu
- fish balls
- morning glory
- crispy wontons
Where to Try It
Bangkok noodle shops; ubiquitous in the city and rare outside it.
Tips
- The pink colour comes entirely from fermented tofu — it looks alarming but tastes mildly sweet and umami-rich.