Khmer noodles: The story of num banh chok

A definitive Cambodian breakfast or afternoon snack, num banh chok is so ubiquitous and well-loved that it’s often known simply as “Khmer noodles.” If you ask an average Cambodian about the dish, after telling you how delicious it is he’ll patiently explain to you that actually, China didn’t invent noodles, they got the idea from num banh chok.