Raad Na (ราดหน้า) is a famous Thai-Chinese noodle dish characterized by wide rice noodles topped with savory thick gravy, Chinese broccoli, and various meats or seafood. It literally means "routed on top" referring to the smooth gravy poured over crispy or stir-fried noodles.
This dish originated with Cantonese immigrants in Thailand, blending flavors of southern Chinese cuisine with local Thai taste profiles. It’s extremely popular street food in Bangkok and evokes nostalgia as home-style comfort food. Variations include using chicken, pork, seafood, or tofu, with Chinese broccoli or regular broccoli.
The hallmark gravy delivery technique distinguishes Raad Na from other stir-fried noodle dishes by coating the noodles with glossy, umami-rich sauce.
This recipe highlights how Thai cuisine adeptly adopts and adapts Chinese cooking methods, producing unique, beloved dishes. Preparing Raad Na offers a rewarding experience, capturing both cultural fusion and mastery of sauce technique. Serve piping hot for luscious, silky bites rich with aromatic, savory flavors.