{
  "id": 14583465,
  "title": "‘Khao soi’ in Kepong: Newcomer Kao Mongkhol cooks up a Chiang Mai classic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/khao-soi-in-kepong-newcomer-kao-mongkhol-cooks-up-a-chiang-mai-classic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T01:30:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/10/15/khao-soi-in-kepong-newcomer-kao-mongkhol-cooks-up-a-chiang-mai-classic/239167"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a small restaurant called Kao Mongkhol in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, a newcomer is serving up a Northern Thai classic - khao soi. This dish, unfamiliar to many in Malaysia, is a treasure for those seeking authentic flavors. Kao Mongkhol, opened over seven months ago, specializes in this dish and a few other local favorites.\n\nKhao soi begins with a deeply aromatic spice paste, simmered in coconut milk and served with raw shallots and pickled mustard greens. Its roots are in Northern Thailand, with influences from Myanmar's Shan State and China's Yunnan province. The dish is traditionally served with chicken, reflecting the history of Chinese migrants, mostly from Yunnan, who settled in Thailand via Myanmar and Laos.\n\nKao Mongkhol's khao soi is crispy wheat noodles atop braised chicken drumsticks, in a thick, complex curry. It's less sweet than some other versions, and milder, making it perfect with additional condiments. The restaurant also serves other local delicacies like khao kha moo and kueh zap, though they fall short in terms of flavor. The restaurant's AC could use improvement, but the khao soi is a worthy representation of Northern Thai cuisine.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — I’ve long had an affinity for the Northern Thai dish khao soi, and since I&rsquo...",
  "key_points": [
    "Kao Mongkhol serves authentic khao soi in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.",
    "Khao soi originates from Northern Thailand, Myanmar, and China.",
    "Restaurant's khao soi is crispy noodles with braised chicken, less sweet and milder."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}