Eleven Thai Food Dishes That Will Leave you Craving for More!

As soon as you set foot in the lands of amazing Thailand, the first thing that Thai people might ask you is, 'have you eaten?'

Yes, that's how much they are obsessed with their food. Taking to this fact, you can imagine how yummy their food can be. Unlike other countries, Thai food needs some introduction to help you choose that perfect dish for yourselves. Besides, you can also opt for going on restaurant hopping if you wish to hog on everything irrespective of the tastes you like. Take your taste buds on an extravagant ride with exotic fragrances and flavours that will linger in your mouth for a long time. Thomascook has made a list of eleven Thai dishes that you have to taste in your lifetime to satisfy the foodie in you.

Here is a list of eleven Thai dishes that you can devour:

1. Tom Yum Goong, the piquant shrimp soup:

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Spicy shrimp coupled with mushrooms, lemongrass, tomatoes, kaffir lime leaves, and the yummy galangal; this soup screams 'Thailand' with every sip! It brings all the authentic Thai flavours - salt, spice, sour, and sweet together in a single bowl that will devour your senses. This scrumptious soup is an authentic Thai dish that can be paired with coconut milk or cream to make it less spicy and healthier.

• What to try: This spicy shrimp soup is best eaten with coconut milk or cream, which will make it healthier and reduce the spice in it.
• Where to try it: Tom Yum Goong soup is a must-have at Banana Leaf Restaurant in Bangkok which operates from 11 am to 9:30 pm every day.
• Who should try: Love spicy food? Tom Yum Goong will be your go-to!
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost INR 500-700 for two people approximately.

2. Healthy Som Tam salad:

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Undoubtedly the most famous salad in Thailand, the Som Tam is an amalgamation of all the sweet, spicy, and salty flavours paired with some fresh green papaya and the infamous Thai sticky rice. This salad combines tamarind juice, peanuts, tomatoes, sugar cane paste, grated green papaya, fish sauce, dried shrimp, lime juice, and string beans which are cooked together in the Krok. It has many different varieties including one with crab and another with fermented fish sauce.

• What to try: Som Tam with fermented fish sauce is most preferred due to its authentic flavours.
• Where to try it: The Tan Bun Tum Restaurant in the Pin Ngen Market Block serves some of the yummiest Som Tam you can have in Thailand. This restaurant is open from 12 pm to 9 pm.
• Who should try: The Som Tam is perfect for people who love to have a blend of different tastes.
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost you INR 200-250 for two people approximately.

3. Chicken brought to life in the Gai Pad Pongali:

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With onions, peppers, and tomatoes that bring the chicken to life in this Thai dish, the Gai Pad Pongali is sheer excellence. With a hint of parsley served on it for the aroma and an egg that thickens and curdles all the ingredients, the Gai Pad Pongali is a tasty treat for all the foodies!

• What to try: The Gai Pad Pongali is the best when eaten fresh. So, don't gulp it down as soon as it arrives!
• Where to try it: The Kun Su Restaurant in Phaya Thai serves a less oily and light Pad Pongali that will satisfy your cravings for this dish. This restaurant is open from 11 am to 9 pm.
• Who should try: People who are ardent fans of chicken will love this dish.
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost you INR 200-400 for two people approximately.

4. Gang Jued, the healthy soup:

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This clear vegetable Thai soup is a mixture of everything nice and healthy. It is made up of cabbage, carrots, minced pork, onions, glass noodles, and tofu, and is garnished with aromatic fresh parsley. This vibrant medley of vegetables is a quick fix to the greasy dishes you have in the Thai food meal.

• What to try: This soup is at its best when made with fresh vegetables and when it is hot.
• Where to try it: The Poi-sien Restaurant in Soi Ratchwaithi serves the perfect gang jued with all the right amount of vegetables. It is open from 10 am to 10 pm.
• Who should try: People who have a knack for healthy dishes can try this clear soup. It can also be the best soup to have if you are feeling a bit heavy on the stomach.
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost you INR 400-600 for two people approximately.

5. Relax over dinner with Jim Jum:

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Served in a clay pot that fills the atmosphere with aromatic pork broth over a charcoal bed, this dish is one of the most laid-back dishes in Thai cuisine. Jim Jum brings to the table an assortment of cabbage, beat eggs, meats, and glass noodles including the holy Thai basil which is a big part of Thai cuisine. These ingredients are slow-cooked in the pot for making this hearty and healthy soup.

• What to try: This soup is best served when it is hot and in the pot. Although pork is mostly preferred, you definitely have to try the lamb version too.
• Where to try it: The Larb Yasotorn Restaurant in Phaya Thai serves the yummiest Jim Jum in Thailand. This restaurant is open from 4 pm to 4 am.
• Who should try: People who are lovers of meat will love this dish.
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost you INR 250-450 for two people approximately.

6. The famous duck dish, Kao Na Phet:

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Selected parts of the duck, cut and drizzled with aromatic duck stock that is prepared with strong flavours and served on a plate of rice is all this dish is about. The duck meat absorbs flavours quicker than chicken, thus adding that extra spice to the dish.

• What to try: Try this dish with duck breast which is filled with aromatic flavours that will fill your tummy.
• Where to try it: The Hua Seng Hong Restaurant in Chinatown serves the best Kao Na Phet in Thailand.
• Who should try: This dish is perfect for those who have a knack for rice dishes.
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost you INR 200-400 for two people approximately.

7. Kao Niew Moo Yang, the official street food of Thailand:

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Available in all the streets and alleys of Bangkok, this quick snack will come to rescue your hunger pangs while you are on the go. They are made of pork and served in both skewer form and rice bag form. These pork fillers can be found almost everywhere, and hence there is no chance that you will miss having them.

• What to try: The skewers are a better and quick snack when compared to the sticky rice bags.
• Where to try it: They are best served in most places, however in Silom, near the Sala Daeng BTS station, you can get a line of juicy pork stalls.
• Who should try: People who need a quick bite on their way to shop can grab them.
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost you INR 100-200 approximately for two people.

8. Yam Khor Moo Yang, the prized possession of Thailand:

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Delicious and tender pork cutlets that are grilled and sliced into thin slices and then mixed with parsley, lemon juice, sweet onions, and some fiery chillies. This dish belonging to Thai cuisine is a feast for both the eyes and mouth and is a real asset to Thai cuisine.

• What to try: This dish is best served with sticky rice dipped into the dressing of the meat.
• Where to try it: Right outside the Tesco Lotus Express Rangnam, there is a huge array of street carts that serve some delightful portions of the yam khor moo yang. They will be open from 6 pm to 11 pm
• Who should try: This is a dish for people who are ardent fans of spicy food.
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost you INR 200-400 approximately for two people.

9. Larb Moo for meat lovers:

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Pork and lamb minced perfectly and dressed with sour lime juice accompanied by the fish sauce, onions, chillies, mint leaves, and a sprinkle of Thai food goodness - this dish is pure perfection! It is a fresh meat salad of Thai cuisine that tastes amazing when paired with the right amounts of rice.

• What to try: This dish is best enjoyed when you toss it with the right amounts of rice crunch and dipping.
• Where to try it: The Tam Lai Restaurant in Pin Tong Plaza serves the most flavourful Larb Moo in town. They are open from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm.
• Who should try: This dish will satisfy all meat lovers and take their taste buds to heaven.
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost you INR 250-400 for two people approximately.

10. Kao Niew Ma Muang for the mango lover in you:

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Who doesn't love mango with sticky rice? Well, most of us do. This Kao Niew Ma Muang is a sweet surprise with a bed of rice placed below the super sweet, and yummy slices of the best mango. The coconut syrup drizzled on the top of the rice is a complement to it, making it the best dish you can have in summer.

• What to try: This dish is best eaten when the rice is warm.
• Where to try it: The restaurants on Phaya Thai Phahon Yothin Soi 1 Lue Cha offer the best Kao Niew Ma Muang.
• Who should try: People who have a sweet tooth will love this unique dish.
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost you INR 350-500 approximately for two people

11. Cha Yen to quench your thirst:

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Wrapping up this deal is the best appetizer in Thailand, its famous iced tea. This tea is extremely refreshing with hints of sweetened condensed milk and heavy ice. It is available for order at almost all the places in Bangkok, and it is a quick fix if you are tired of roaming around in the city.

• What to try: This is best served when it is cold with a lot of ice due to the extreme sweetness it bears.
• Where to try it: You can order this at almost any coffee shop, restaurant, or drink stand in Bangkok.
• Who should try: Anyone who wants some refreshments will love it.
• Approximate cost for two people: It will cost you INR 100-200 for two people approximately.

Everything you eat in Thailand is a rollercoaster ride for your tastebuds. However, when you are ordering Thai food make sure you specify the waiter about serving you milder spice if you are not used to spicy food. The food here is very spicy!

FAQs:

1. What is the best street food you can eat in Thailand?

There are many street food items that you can find in Thailand. They serve as quick bites that will satisfy your hunger pangs immediately. Most of these are made of meat and especially pork and are grilled on skewers. However, the Moo Dad Diew, Kao Niew Moo Yang, and Pad Thai are some of the best Thai food dishes you can grab on the streets of Thailand.

2. What is the best place in Thailand to eat food?

Undoubtedly, the city of Bangkok is flocked with tourists and a plethora of street stalls and restaurants that offer you the best food you can get in the place.

3. What is the famous food you can eat in Thailand?

Thailand is famous for its pork, and minced lamb dishes; duck meat dishes; and various kinds of soups made of meat and chicken. Other than these, it is also famous for street-skewered food.

4. What is the comfort food of Thailand?

The Kai Jiew Moo Saap which is their style of omelette is Thai comfort food. Almost everyone in Thailand enjoys this simple and light dish which will be the perfect breakfast any day. It is the best kind of Thai food you can get here.