Most Popular Thai Foods

1. Tom Yum Gung

In Thai language, “Tom” means the process of boiling, and “Yum” refers to a sour and spicy Thai salad.

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Tom Yum Goong, also know as lemongrass shrimp soup, is a hot and sour Thai soup that represents the bold, delicious flavors of Thai cuisine.

This Thai masterpiece soup is teeming with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves.

It can be ordered loaded with coconut milk (tom yum gung nam kohn) and cream or without (tom yum gung nam sai) for a slightly more sour and healthy version.

This soup truly unifies a host of favorite Thai tastes: sour, salty, spicy and sweet, all in one bowl. This is an authentic Thai delicacy that many locals are passionate about and which has spread around the world. (Rad More)


2.Gang Jued




 One of the more healthy Thai foods is a clear vegetable soup filled with a combination of carrots, cabbage, onions, minced pork, tofu, glass noodles, and garnished with fresh parsley.

Gang jued is a colorful medley of garden vegetables that compliments a spread of other dishes and can easily make up for the greasier ones. (Read More)


3. Khao Soi - Northern Thai Noodles with Curry




Probably the most popular Asian food dish, it's almost a must for Khao Pad (Thai fried rice) to make this list.

You may be thinking what makes Thai fried rice different than from any other Asian country. The biggest difference is that Jasmine rice is used in Thailand.

Other popular ingredients in Khao Pad are onions, garlic, an egg, and sometimes slices of tomatoes. Typically locals will order their fried rice with chicken, pork, shrimp or tuna... (Read more)

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4. Kao Na Phet


 

Roasted duck is a specialty throughout Asia as the meat is fattier and has a more distinct flavor than chicken.

Thai kao na phet is served on a plate of rice with a selection of duck parts cut and then drizzled with duck stock. A simple but exuberant duck soup is served along with the rice.

It's easy to distinguish a duck and rice/noodles eatery as the ducks will be hung from their necks in a glass cabinet... (Read More)


5. Kao Niew Moo Yang


Grilled pork skewers and sticky rice in little bags are available in all the nooks and crannies and at all hours in Bangkok.



Quick, easy, delicious, available, and filling are all reasons to grab a sack while you're on the go. Kao niew moo yang are available everywhere you look and can't be missed.

In Silom near the Sala Daeng BTS station, take a stroll on Soi Convent where a fantastic street stall grills up large skewers of juicy pork. Best to head there around lunch hour.




6. Nam Tok Moo






Nam tok in Thai literally means waterfall. Grilled tender juicy pork is mingled with generous portions of lemon juice, green onions, chili, mint sprigs, fish sauce and toasted rice, making the meat taste fresh.

The blood from the meat along with the dressing inspired someone to name this brilliant food waterfall meat, and rightfully so. 

You can't go wrong ordering from Tida Esarn Restaurant, 1/2-5 Rangnam Road, Phaya Thai, Ratchawithi. Open from noon to 10 p.m. Tel: +66 (0)2 247 2234 


7. Jim Jum



A fantastic way to relax over dinner is to enjoy Jim Jum with a few friends. A small clay pot filled with an outstanding porky aromatic broth sits over a bed of charcoal.

The host brings an assortment of raw morning glory, cabbage, meats (usually pork and liver), beat eggs, glass noodles, and the all important holy Thai basil.

The vegetables and meats are thrown into the pot to slowly boil into a nourishing and hearty soup.

A herb filled jim jum is served at Larb Yasothorn Restaurant, 1/37 Ratchawithi Soi 2, Din Daeng Road, Samsaen Nai, Phaya Thai. Open from 4 p.m.-4 a.m. Tel: +66 (0)84 709 9880




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