How to pronounce Khao poon

Khao poon is written ເຂົ້າປຸ້ນ where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kʰàw pûn/. In plain English letters that is kow POON, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Khao poon?

Khao poon is a noodle dish of Laos. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken, fish, pork and rice. It tastes spicy and rich.

Where Khao poon comes from

Khao poon is one of 12 signature dishes of Laos on this map.

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Food of Laos

Dishes like Khao poon in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Khao poon:

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