In celebration of the creamy broth being ranked the best soup in the world, here’s where to find the best bowls

TasteAtlas recently named khao soi the number one soup in the world. Described by the publication as a “signature dish of Northern Thailand”, khao soi is a bowl of rice noodles bathed in creamy broth made from coconut milk, topped with meat and vegetables. As ever, Thai cuisine is proving itself in the global competition, with a total of three Thai soups in the 50 best soups list: khao soi (#1), tom yum (#12), and tom kha gai (#13). If you’re craving some of the top-ranked khao soi for yourself, here are a few places to get delicious Khao Soi in Bangkok.

1/7 Ongthong Khao Soi

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Located close to Ari BTS station, Ong Thong’s first restaurant was located in Chiang Mai. The restaurant became so successful that the owners decided to open a Bangkok branch in 2017, and it swiftly gained popularity among Bangkokians. Specializing in all sorts of Northern Thai dishes, their signature is the one and only khao soi.

31 Paholyothin Soi 7
Open daily 10:30am–9pm
fb.com/ongthongkhaosoi, 02-003-5254

2/7 Khao Soi Lum Duan (IconSiam)

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Hailing all the way from Chiang Mai, Khao Soi Lum Duan is a great choice if you love rich and spicy flavors. Authentically flavored and beautifully presented, you won’t be able to stop sipping the broth.

G Floor, Iconsiam, 299 Charoen Nakhon Road
Open daily 10am–9pm
fb.com/khaosoilumduan, 083-031-6789

3/7 Daradalay

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A hidden gem, Daradalay serves one of the best khao soi in Bangkok. Run by the same people behind Chiang Mai organic farm and homestay Dara Dalay, it’s a local favorite for khao soi—with pork, chicken, and vegetarian mushroom versions on offer.

Phichai Road, Thanon Nakhon Chai Si
Open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm
fb.com/daradalay, 086-378-3837

4/7 Eats Payao

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Using ingredients from their own farm in Payao, Eats Payao makes an amazing khao soi from an original recipe kept within the family for three generations. If you’re a lover of Thai Northern cuisine, you can’t miss this one.

23/25 Yenakart Soi 2
Open Tuesday–Sunday 6–9:30pm
fb.com/eatspayao, 083-262-6142

5/7 Hann Khao Soi Lovers

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Located on a busy road between BTS Ari and BTS Saphan Kwai, this popular space for office workers and university students serves authentic Northern dishes like khao soi, khao mok gai (Thai chicken biryani), khanom jeen gaeng gai (rice noodles with chicken broth), and khanom jeen nam ngiaw (rice noodles with pork broth).

303 Saliratthawiphak Road
Open daily 9am–8pm
fb.com/hannkhaosoilovers 085-924-6897

Vegan Khao Soi

6/7 Khun Churn

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Khun Churn has two branches in Bangkok, in Ekkamai and Ngam Wong Wan. Khun Churn wants everyone to taste for themselves that plant-based food isn’t tasteless—and considering they’ve remained open for over 30 years, they’ve more than proven the point. This is your vegan northern cuisine go-to.

952 Sukhumvit Road
Open daily 10am–8pm

88/31 Soi Timland
Open daily 10:30am–6pm

fb.com/KhunChurninwhite, 081-660-7031

7/7 Kaek Kao Kua

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Made with coconut curry, tofu, mushrooms, onions, and pickled veggies, Kaek Kao Kua’s khao soi is creamy as ever. The place has plenty of noodles to choose from including ba mee moo daeng, Sukhothai noodles, tom yum, and lots more.

12 Sukhumvit Soi 27
Open Friday–Wednesday 10:30am–6pm
fb.com/kaekkaokua, 096-220-6587