10 Best Rice Noodles UK | Thai Taste MAMA and More

In at the number one spot we have Red Drago's 5 mm rice sticks that are made in Thailand. The medium thickness of the noodles not only makes them very versatile but very satisfying to eat too.

Super authentic with a gorgeous texture and just the right amount of bite, these noodles will have you choosing recipes so that you can use them! Made from 100% rice flour, they can be stored in a cupboard for up to two years, meaning you'll have first-class rice noodles to hand whenever you fancy them.

Made in Vietnam, these rice noodles from Bamboo Tree are completely natural and made without preservatives or additives. This particular product is "small" – the width of the noodles is only 1 mm – so they're easy to prepare and a great addition to stir-fries, curries or brothy soups.

These slimmer Vietnamese rice noodles are also fabulous in summer rolls and served cold in crisp salads when you fancy something light. Made from 97% rice, water and salt, they are authentic and simple which really is best when it comes to Asian cooking.

Need to whip up a meal as quickly as possible? These rice vermicelli noodles by MAMA take just three minutes – simply place your desired portion in a bowl, cover with boiling water, rinse in cold water and voila! Delicious noodles.

With some instant varieties, you have to make a compromise on taste, but MAMA has got the formula just right. These vermicelli noodles taste just as good as other dried or fresh products but with added convenience.

If you love white rice noodles but want to get a bit more fibre into your diet, this brown rice alternative by Thai Taste is a great choice. Still naturally gluten-free, they don't contain any artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives either.

Made from a paste of wholegrain rice flour and water, these noodles contain all of the goodness of the grain and taste great in soups, salads or Pad Thai. Authentic south-east Asian noodles available in the supermarket – we'll have some of that!

The thickest noodles on our list, these 10 mm rice sticks by Kirin are made for Pad Siew, soups and braised dishes. They're made from rice, water and absolutely nothing else, making them totally gluten-free. 

Kirin's products are made in Thailand, so needless to say, these noodles work particularly well in Thai dishes, though they'd be great in Vietnamese recipes too. Sometimes, there's nothing else better than super wide rice noodles to soak up all those delicious flavours!

In Thai cuisine, rice noodles are used in both hot and cold dishes, and this offering by Thai Taste is ideal for soups, salads, and stir-fries as well as traditional Pad Thai. They're very versatile, naturally gluten-free and free from artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives.

To cook, simply soak in boiling water for around 10 minutes, then once they are soft, rinse with cold water to stop them from cooking further. These delightful noodles are made from a paste of rice flour and water that is steamed, formed, cut and then dried the traditional way for an authentic taste. 

Made from a combination of whole grain rice, white rice, rice bran and tapioca starch, MAMA's vermicelli is gluten-free and a source of fibre. Use for Singapore rice noodles, soups and Asian salads when you want to add some whole-grain goodness.

MAMA's range of rice noodles can be found across many supermarkets, but are, in fact, authentically made in Thailand. These super thin noodles are ready to go in just 3-4 minutes – a convenient addition to any dish.

If you're cooking for more than one person and want noodles that are super easy to add to a stir fry, Waitrose's Singapore rice noodles may be just the thing. Already being cooked gives you the advantage of skipping the boiling phase and adding them straight to a wok.

The Singapore dressing on the noodles is deliciously natural, with garlic, red chilli purée, lemon juice, turmeric and other aromatic spices – ideal for a tasty but low-effort meal. However, as they're cooked, they need to be used quickly, unlike dried noodles which keep in the cupboard for ages.

You may have spotted King Soba noodles in various health food stores, which are available in a range of flavours and ingredients. These brown rice and wakame noodles come as a pack of three and each packet is separated into three bundles, making them easy to portion out. 

Organic, gluten-free and vegan, these noodles are made simply from brown rice and wakame sea vegetable. This combination is rather tasty but doesn't cook quite as well as regular rice noodles, with some coming out as overcooked while others are still a bit hard.

Clearspring are the experts when it comes to Japanese and macrobiotic ingredients so we had to add their brown rice udon to our list. Delicious firm noodles with a pleasing texture, they're also low in fat and a good source of protein.

They are also organic and made to a traditional recipe, as well as being versatile and easy to cook. Although their consistency is satisfying, wheat flour is the main ingredient, making them unsuitable for those on a gluten-free diet. This may also cause a bit of confusion as the product is called Brown Rice Udon.