Thailand with its rich food background and colorful culture has been voted as the must- visit destination for all adventures once in their lives. This country has a unique food culture which appeals all travelers of all kinds.
Thai food is so popular and diverse that you don’t need to make any effort to find a good place to have a meal. The possibilities for Thai food is endless but in this article, we will pick out top 5 special foods you all have to try when visiting Thailand.
Let’s see what they are:
1. Pad Thai
It is a stir-fried rice noodle dish made with soaked dried rice noodles, which are stir-fried with eggs, fish sauce, dried shrimp, garlic or shallots, red chili pepper and palm sugar, and served with lime wedge.. It may also contain other vegetables and raw banana flowers.
Photo by lethaicafe
Where to eat:
- 313 Mahachai Road, Old City (close to WatSaket), Bangkok. You can mention the word “Pad Thai Pratu Phi” to your driver.
- Time: 17.00 – 1.00am
Thip Samai Pad Thai
Pad Thai Thip Samai or Pad Thai Pratu Pi which translates to “Ghost Gate Pad Thai", is one of the most famous Pad Thai restaurants in Bangkok.
2. Tom yam goong
Tom Yum Goong is served with rice noodle. The soup is made by prawn, other spices and herbs, milk or coconut milk, red chili and mushroom
Photo by tourdulichthailand
Where to eat:
- Bang Pae Seafood restaurant: PA Khlok, Thalang, Phuket.
- Time: 10am- 8pm
Thip Samai Pad Thai
Pad Thai Thip Samai or Pad Thai Pratu Pi which translates to “Ghost Gate Pad Thai", is one of the most famous Pad Thai restaurants in Bangkok.
3. Som Tam or Som Tum (Spicy Green Papaya Salad)
The normal ingredients are green papaya, ground peanut, palm sugar, and much chili, lime and fish sauce
Photo by templeofthai
Where to eat:
- 5/5 SoiSaladaeng, Silom Rd, Bangkok
- Time: 11.00 – 00.00
Somtum Der Restaurant
Somtum Der is a very agreeable venue with an extremely friendly team, a great place to take a friend or a group of friends for some great classic som tum in a youthful atmosphere.
4. Gaeng Keaw Wan Gai (Green Curry Chicken)
The rich coconut milk base paired with chunks of chicken, round Thai eggplant, and chillies is a recipe for ultimate culinary comfort.
Photo by yhingthai
Where to eat:
- 58/3 Phrabaramee Road, Patong, Phuket
- Time: lunch time and dinner time
Somtum Der Restaurant
Somtum Der is a very agreeable venue with an extremely friendly team, a great place to take a friend or a group of friends for some great classic som tum in a youthful atmosphere.
5. Khao Soi
Typically revolving around chicken or beef, the optional sides of lime, sliced shallots and crunchy pickled greens provide a pleasing contrast with the rich, spice-laden, coconut milk-based broth and soft, squiggly wheat-and-egg noodles.
Photo by Alpha
Where to eat :
- Between the temples of Wat Monthian and Wat Kuan Kama, Chiang Mai
- Time: 10.00 -14.00
Khao Soi Lam Duan
Khao Soi Lam Duan Fa Ham is one of the most well known khao soi restaurants in Chiang Mai.
Do you want to try all these hand-to-mouth food in Thailand? There are some suggestions for you:
- 4 days in BKK for backpackers
PLAN A TRIP TO THAILAND with Justgola now.
0 Comment