We bring you a selection of the best Thai dishes. These are very easy to find and practically every restaurant in the country prepares them. If you are a lover of Asian cuisine, you probably know many of them, while others may surprise you.
Discover Thai gastronomy
1. Tom Yum
Tom Yum is a spicy soup. It is served with various options such as shrimp, seafood, chicken, or other types of meat. With a combination of Thai herbs and a unique flavor, just one spoonful of Tom Yum will let you enjoy all the salty, sour, and spicy flavors. It is one of the essential dishes for your trip to Thailand.
2. Som Tum
Som Tum is a green papaya salad. A typical dish from northeastern Thailand, it contains green papaya, dried shrimp, tomato, fish sauce, garlic, lime juice, and sugar. You can order sticky rice to accompany the dish. It is the perfect option for the hottest days.
3. Mango sticky rice
Normally, you might think these two foods wouldn’t go well together. However, you will be surprised when you try it. Cooking the sticky rice with coconut milk and a bit of sugar gives the mixture with the mango a special flavor.
4. Pad Thai
Possibly the most international Thai dish. Pad Thai is a type of rice noodle cooked in a pan. This dish features noodles, eggs, tofu, peanuts, and shrimp, using soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind, and sugar for flavor. Usually served with ground peanuts, a wedge of lime, and red chili on the side, Pad Thai is one of our favorite dishes.
5. Gaeng Keow Wan
Gaeng Keow Wan, known as green curry, is prepared with coconut milk, chicken or meat, and a special curry paste. As it is a dish with a milder flavor, it is the ideal choice if you have a low tolerance for spicy food.
6. Pad Grapao
Grapao in Thai means basil. Pad Grapao is a simple dish with meat, soy sauce, and fish sauce. The special ingredient is, of course, the basil. One of the favorite specialties for Thai people, Pad Grapao is another recommendation for your trip to Thailand. You won’t regret it.
7. Kuay Teow Moo Daeng
Considered a street food dish, this delicious noodle soup with pork is practically impossible to find outside of Thailand. It consists of a vegetable broth cooked for hours, resulting in a spectacular flavor. The pork adds a special touch to this street delicacy.
8. Panaeng
This is a type of red Thai curry. It is prepared with a special curry paste and coconut milk. The flavor is not very strong, nor excessively spicy, and it has a very creamy texture. It is usually combined with chicken, pork, or beef.
9. Thai iced tea with milk
The typical Thai drink. With its sweet and refreshing flavor, it is perfect for a hot summer day. It is prepared with regular milk, condensed milk, sugar, and traditional Thai tea.
10. Crispy pancakes
This is one of the most popular desserts for Thai people. They can be found in all markets and street stalls. It is prepared with flour fried in soybean oil to give it a crispy and tasty texture. It is usually served with condensed milk and sugar. Adding extras to taste is optional.
Thailand is synonymous with gastronomy. That is why you should not forget to take this list of dishes to try during your stay.
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Have a great trip!
