Pad Thai is typically made with flat rice noodles , often sold as rice stick noodles. They’re usually medium-width and chewy, which helps the sauce cling well.

Quick Scoop

  • Best choice: Flat rice noodles.
  • Common label: Rice sticks.
  • Typical width: About 3 to 5 mm, depending on the brand.
  • Tip: Soak dried noodles instead of boiling them to keep them from breaking.

If you want, I can also tell you the best noodle brand or substitute if you can’t find rice noodles.