Khow suey
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| Type | Noodle soup |
| Place of origin | Burma |
| Region or state | Lower Burma |
| Main ingredients | Egg noodles, curried beef or chicken, coconut milk |
| Variations | Ohn no khao swè |
| Similar dishes | Laksa, Khao soi |
Khow suey (from Burmese: ခေါက်ဆွဲ), is a noodle soup made of egg noodles and curried beef or chicken with coconut milk, served with a variety of contrasting condiments. A squeeze of lemon also adds tanginess to khow suey. The dish is similar to the Burmese noodle dish ohn no khauk swe, literally 'coconut milk noodles'.