Khao Piak Sen (Lao Chicken Noodle Soup)

Khao Piak Sen — Lao's answer to pho, and every bit as worthy.

Thick, chewy rice noodles in a rich chicken bone broth, topped with shredded chicken, fresh herbs, and a cascade of garnishes — lime, cilantro, ginger, onions, chilies, and nuts. The broth is deep and golden, the noodles have real body, and the herb plate on the side turns every bowl into something you build yourself.

It's the kind of soup that rewards slow eating.