Khao Soi is a beloved Thai street food that combines rich, fragrant curry with egg noodles and a variety of toppings. The dish features a deeply flavorful homemade curry paste infused with toasted spices, lemongrass, and shrimp paste, which is then simmered with chicken or an indulgent soft-shell crab. Finished with crispy fried noodles, fresh lime, and chili oil for customizable heat, this vibrant bowl delivers a perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors.
Vienna VA
Kiin Imm Thai
Khao Soi
Egg noodles/ Homemade curry paste / soft-shell crab / Coconut milk / Tempura batter / Crispy fried noodles / Lime wedges / Chili oil
Signature Dish
From Prep to Plate
Host Seth Tillman heads to Kiin Imm Thai in Vienna, Virginia to sample one of Thailand's most popular street foods: Khao Soi soup. Chef Sunthara Somnasri walks him through the process of preparing the Thai soup, emphasizing the need for fresh ingredients including good curry paste, galangals, kaffir lime, chilis and lemongrass.
Kiin Imm proudly trumpets its Thai heritage across the marquee. Its name roughly translates in English to “full,” says the owner, but also “happy.” I imagine it’s the Thai equivalent of when my Midwestern relatives push away from the holiday table, their plates cleaned and their wine bottles drained, and proudly announce, “I’m stuffed,” with a gentle pat on their extended bellies.
Tim Carman, The Washington Post
