A note on Asian ingredients

You’ll find most of the noodles in this story, along with other specialty ingredients like fish sauce, curry paste, and sambal, at any well-stocked grocery store ― but for some (like fresh noodles or Thai basil), an Asian grocery store is a better source.

Depending on what ingredients you’re looking for, a more specialized shop is best of all; you’ll be more likely to find Japanese ingredients, for instance, at a Japanese store than at a pan-Asian one.