25 Most Popular Thai Foods
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- 04 Feb 2022
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Thailand is world famous for its delicious culinary offerings, from starters to desserts and everything in between. Thai cooks carefully balance savory, sweet, spicy, sour, and salty flavors in each dish. The Land of Smiles has something to get everyone’s taste buds tingling and leave you wanting more.
Incredibly, Thai dishes can be found for around 80-100 baht. That’s between one and two dollars! So, nothing is stopping you from trying all 25 delicious meals and snacks on our list.
Note: Most dishes can be made vegetarian. Thai cooks are great at catering to dietary requirements, so don’t be afraid to experiment!
1. Pad Kra Pao Moo (Minced Pork Stir-Fried with Chilli and Thai Basil)
Forget Pad Thai. Straight into the top spot is Pad Kra Pao Moo. This dish consists of stirfried minced pork with lots of chilies, garlic, onion, green beans, and Thai basil served over rice. This is a classic dish eaten almost daily by many Thai locals, and is extremely popular with travelers also.
A serious contender in the most-loved Thai food category, this dish is delicious, spicy, and found in every restaurant, and at most street food vendors.
Tip: We recommend adding a fried egg to balance out the spice.
2. Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Soup with Chicken)
Tom Kha Gai is a soup rich in coconut milk and galangal root, made with earthy Asian mushrooms and tender chicken. It contains fragrant ingredients, such as lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, giving it a slightly sour taste. Sprigs of cilantro add a delicious freshness.
Chilli is optional in this dish, so Tom Kha Gai is an excellent choice for those that aren’t so keen on lots of spice.
3. Khao Pad (Fried Rice)
This simple, cheap dish can be found everywhere in Thailand, both in restaurants and cooked by street vendors. It is often served with shrimp.
However, Thai fried rice can be cooked with chicken, beef, pork, or vegetables. Either option is delicious. Fried rice is made with various ingredients, and no two servings will ever be the same. Thai cooks use whatever is on hand, which commonly includes garlic, onion, egg, meat, and fish sauce.
Tip: Try adding a squeeze of lime and sprinkle of chili flakes.
4. Pad Thai (Thai Fried Noodles)
A dish that has become synonymous with Thai cuisine, Pad Thai is a well-loved stir-fried noodle dish served in every kind of establishment imaginable, from street stalls all the way up to Michelin star restaurants.
Loved for its peanutty flavor, you’ll also find tofu cubes, egg, and crunchy bean sprouts sprinkled throughout or piled next to the noodles. Choose your favorite protein, add a squeeze of lime and let your taste buds dance.
5. Moo Satay (Pork Satay)
This classic Asian snack can be found widely throughout South-East Asia and is loved by Thais and foreigners alike. Traditionally satay is barbequed meat marinated in turmeric and coconut milk, put on a skewer served with a rich and indulgent peanut sauce. Commonly pork or chicken is used.
However, you will find that the choice of meat may vary from restaurant to restaurant. Perfect as a starter or an afternoon snack. Read More…
