Kuay Jap Nam Sai

A dish with pork offal as its central ingredient is likely to intimidate even the most adventurous of diners. But kuay jap nam sai, a hearty soup that combines a deliciously peppery broth with chunks of crispy pork belly in addition to that offal is actually an approachable and tasy dish. With origins likely from southern China, most kuay jap nam sai stalls are found in Bangkok's Chinatown, Yaowarat, where there are at least nine vendors serving the dish. Kuay jap nam sai is generally served with carpet roll-like tubes of rice noodles or alternatively as kao lao, with no noodles and a side of white rice. Slight variations on kuay jap nam sai feature additions such as garlic, lettuce, fresh herbs or tofu, but an assertively peppery broth and tender pork offal are constants.