Thai · Food & Drink
ก๋วยเตี๋ยว
kuai tiao
Noodles
Beginnernoun
Definition
Noodle soup, one of the most popular Thai street foods.
Example
ก๋วยเตี๋ยวร้านนี้อร่อยมาก
The noodles at this shop are delicious.
Etymology
The term 'ก๋วยเตี๋ยว' (kuai tiao) originates from the Chinese word '粿條' (guǒtiáo), meaning 'rice noodles'. It was adopted into the Thai language and has evolved to describe various noodle dishes.
How & Where It’s Used
'ก๋วยเตี๋ยว' is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts, prominently found in spoken Thai at restaurants. It includes regional variations like 'ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ' (boat noodle) in Ayutthaya.