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Kao pon which is also known or spelled as Khao pon, khua pon is a Thai term for roasted rice

Kao sawy also known as Khao soi refers to Thai rice noodles in soup. Today, however, egg noodles are mainly used.

Kao sawy gai refers to Thai chicken with noodles in curry soup. It is also known or spelled as Khao soi kai

Kao sawy nuea refers to Thai beef with noodles in curry soup. It is also known or spelled as Khao soi nuea

Kao tee-ang is a Thai term which means lunch. Kao Tee ang literally means "noon rice"

Kao yen is a Thai term which means dinner or supper. Kao Yen is a Thai term which literally means "evening rice".
In Thai, "yen" is the early evening hours between 4:00 pm and 6:00pm