Thai food & dining
Thai Food in Ogunquit: What to Order at Sweet Rice
Choosing Thai food in Ogunquit is easier when you know whether you want a noodle plate, a soup bowl or a main with rice. At Sweet Rice Thai Kitchen on Shore Road, those choices lead to genuinely different meals. Pad Thai, Khao Soi and Boat Noodles all feature noodles, but their sauces, broths and textures are not the same.
Use this guide to find a familiar starting point or decide what to try next. Compare the noodles, broths and ingredients, then browse the full food menu for current options and prices. Our team can help with preparation questions before you order.
Choose Pad Thai or Drunken Noodle for a noodle plate
Pad Thai combines rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, scallion and peanuts. Think of it as a plate built around noodles and contrasting textures, rather than a bowl of broth. The classic noodle category lists a range of protein choices, so check the option and price that match your order.
Pad Thai: familiar noodles with a peanut finish
If you enjoy the contrast of tender noodles and crunchy toppings, start with Pad Thai. Bean sprouts and peanuts add texture to the noodles and egg. Think about which protein you would enjoy with those ingredients, then compare the options in the classic noodle category.
Drunken Noodle: wide noodles, basil and chili garlic sauce
Drunken Noodle uses wide noodles with mixed vegetables, basil, egg and chili garlic sauce. The wider noodles and basil give this plate its own character. If heat matters to your choice, ask our team about the dish and any available adjustments.
Compare Khao Soi and Boat Noodles by broth and texture
Khao Soi on our menu combines northern Thai coconut curry with egg noodles, shallots, mustard greens, scallions, cilantro, lime and crispy noodles. Choose braised chicken or roast duck. The contrast between the noodles in the bowl and the crispy noodles is part of what makes this dish distinct.
Boat Noodles use rice noodles in an herbal broth with Chinese broccoli, braised pork, meatballs, pork rind, bean sprouts, scallion and cilantro. If you are deciding between these bowls, begin with the broth: coconut curry for Khao Soi, herbal broth for Boat Noodles. Then consider whether you want egg noodles or rice noodles and which meat preparation appeals to you.
Use a starter or soup to add another flavor
Chicken Satay is grilled chicken served with peanut sauce. Sai Oua is a northern Thai sausage stuffed with herbs and served with tamarind sauce. These starters give you a way to add a different preparation before a noodle bowl or a curry main.
Tom Yum is described as hot and sour soup with mushroom, tomato, scallion and cilantro. Tom Kha uses coconut broth with mushroom, scallion and cilantro. Both list chicken, tofu or shrimp choices. Choosing tofu does not by itself establish that every ingredient or preparation step meets a vegan requirement; ask directly if that matters to your meal.
Build a complete meal without ordering the same style twice
For two people, a noodle plate alongside a soup bowl lets you explore two preparations in one meal. For a larger group, a starter, a seafood main and a familiar noodle dish bring several flavors to the table. Our team can help you choose portions when deciding what to share.
Our Thai seafood guide explains Pad Pong Curry and Crab Curry Noodles. Follow a main with Mango Sticky Rice or Honey Toast. Sweet Rice serves lunch and dinner at 309 Shore Road in Thompson Green Plaza.
Questions before you visit
What is the difference between Pad Thai and Khao Soi?
Our Pad Thai is a rice-noodle plate with egg, bean sprouts, scallion and peanuts. Our Khao Soi is a northern Thai coconut curry bowl with egg noodles, crispy noodles and either braised chicken or roast duck.
Which dish should I choose if I want rice instead of noodles?
Pineapple Fried Rice is one option on the menu. Pad Pong Curry comes with a choice of jasmine or brown rice, and rice sides are also listed. Read the full menu for current choices.
Find your next Thai favorite
Start with a noodle style, broth or seafood dish you enjoy. Browse the full menu and let the Sweet Rice team help with questions when you visit.
See the full food menu