What Khao soi is
Noodle soup with coconut curry broth, from Luang Prabang.
Khao soi is listed as a dish in the Laos guide, where the index tags it noodles. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Khao soi
Our index links Khao soi to Luang Prabang. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.
The Laos guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Khao soi sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 7 food entries we track for Laos, 5 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Tam mak hoong, Sticky rice, Or lam |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Laap, Khao soi |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Khao soi is one of 5 dish entries and 2 mid-range items; 1 items share the noodles tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Slurping is normal in noodle cultures. Ask for a spoon or fork if chopsticks are not your thing.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Laos items that make most sense alongside Khao soi, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Laos items share the most tags with Khao soi, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Khao soi: common questions
What is Khao soi?
Noodle soup with coconut curry broth, from Luang Prabang. It is listed in the TasteBridge Laos guide as a dish.
How much does Khao soi cost in Laos?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Khao soi vegetarian?
Khao soi is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Khao soi?
Our index links it to Luang Prabang. Ask locally for the version served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Laos. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.