How to pronounce Koi

Koi is written ก้อย where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kɔ̂j/. In plain English letters that is KOY, 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 Koi?

Koi is a main dish of Thailand. Where it comes from: Isan. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beef and fish. It tastes spicy and sour.

Where Koi comes from

Koi is one of 35 signature dishes of Thailand on this map.

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