Pad Thai is categorized on Wikipedia as which type of dish?

On Wikipedia, Pad Thai is categorized as a noodle dish, more specifically a rice-noodle dish.

Its defining base is rice noodles, which are stir-fried in a wok rather than boiled and served in a broth. Common additions include scrambled egg, tofu, shrimp, dried shrimp, bean sprouts, garlic or shallots, and a sauce made with ingredients such as tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar.

The wording can cause confusion because pad Thai is often served as a main course and may include vegetables, seafood, or meat. Those ingredients do not change its basic classification: the noodles remain the central component. It is therefore not a curry, rice dish, or salad, even though it can be served alongside other Thai foods.

Pad Thai also belongs to broader culinary categories. Wikipedia lists it among fried noodles, Thai noodle dishes, street food, and national dishes. “Noodle dish” is the quiz-friendly category, while “rice noodle dish” is the more precise description.