Dish Library · 2025-01-15
Pad See Ew — Two Sisters Lao Thai
Wide rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, egg, wok-charred. The smoky, savoury cousin of pad thai — what it is, how we wok it, and how to order in Canberra.
Available at: Dickson · Woden
Pad see ew is pad thai's smoky, savoury sibling — the dish for when you want noodles with depth rather than sweetness.
What is pad see ew?
Wide, flat rice noodles braised in dark soy with Chinese broccoli (gai lan), egg and your choice of protein, then wok-tossed hard enough to pick up wok hei — that charred, smoky edge you can only get from a hot pan. It is savoury and just gently sweet from the soy.
How we make it at Two Sisters
We sear the noodles so they catch on the wok, keep the broccoli with bite, and finish with egg. It is not a spicy dish by default — add chilli on the side if you want heat.
How to order pad see ew in Canberra
On the menu at Dickson and Woden. Order pickup or delivery through Square: Dickson and Woden.
FAQ
Q. What is the difference between pad see ew and pad thai? +
Pad see ew uses wide, dark-soy braised rice noodles with Chinese broccoli and egg — savoury and smoky. Pad thai uses thin rice noodles with a tamarind-based sweet-sour sauce. Different noodle, different flavour.
Q. Is pad see ew spicy? +
Not by default — it is savoury and gently sweet from the soy. Add chilli on the side if you want heat.