Thai cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world, and if you are interested in food even slightly, then you must know how delicious Thai curry is. However, Thai food doesn’t just contain curry but has a vast variety of food with lip smacking flavors that you will never forget.
Since you are reading this we can assume that you are going to visit Thailand soon. Well, that is the place where you will get the best Thai Food, undoubtedly! Well, you may not know anything besides Thai curry. That is why I am here to assist you to curate a list of foods that you must try out while you are in Thailand.
1. Khao Soi (creamy coconut curry noodle soup)
Khao Soi is quite a popular dish in Thailand that you must try while you are here. The dish consists of noodles and creamy coconut curry and together they make a perfect blend of flavors that are so delicious. You can get the different variants of this dish with chicken, beef, pork, and vegetarian.
The dish is made with rich coconut curry as its base, egg boiled noodles, and on top of that the deep-fried crispy egg noodles. You will get the taste of pickled mustard greens, shallots, lime and ground chillies fried in oil. It is a delicacy of Northern Thailand so make sure to try it out while you are there.
2. Laab/ Larb (Spicy Salad)
Laab is not just exclusive to Thailand but it is a popular dish in Vietnam and Laos. Laab is a salad dish made with different kinds of meat or mushrooms, so you can get a vegetarian version if you want. Just like it’s name suggest the dish is quite spicy and not the kind of spicy most people can tolerate. The dish comes with many layers and is quite delicious to unpack those flavors. However it is definitely not for those who can’t handle spice, so order at a risk!
3. Pad Thai (Thai Style Fried Noodles)
Pad Thai is one of the most common Thai dishes that people resonate with Thai cuisine. Even if you have tasted the version of this dish in your home country we advice you to explore this amazing delicacy as soon as you land in Thailand.
The dish is called is one of the national dishes of Thailand so it would be easily avaivle across all part of Thailand. This dish feature fried noodles with Thai ingredients along with shrimp or chicken. You can also find a vegetarian version of this dish as well.
4. Kao Niew Ma Muang (Mango and Sticky Rice)
Mango sticky rice is another one of the popularly known Thai dishes that you must have heard of. This one too is commonly available in every corner of the country and you can easily get it anywhere.
The dish is made up of rice, coconut milk, and fresh mangoes. Although mango season is between April and May, but you can find mangoes all year around in Thailand.
5. Pla Rad Prik (Fried Fish with Chilli Sauce)
As the name suggests this dish features a fried fish topped with chilli sauce that is made with garlic, chilli peppers, fish sauce, and lime juice.
The fish is usually crunchy from the top while quite juicy from the inside and all covered with the chilli sauce. It’s a must try dish and you will be left with wanting more.
6. Pad Krapow (Fried Basil)
Pad Krapow is made with minced chicken or pork and is stir fried with Thai Basil to give it a peculiar taste. However, keep in mind that Thai Basil is quite an interesting taste, something you may not have ever tasted. This taste quite spicy and gives a sharp peppery flavor.
The dish is sometimes served with fried egg which can help to dial down the spicy level. If you can’t tolerate much spice then ask them to make it less spicy.
7. Panang (Thai Curry)
We can’t complete the list of best Thai Food to Try without mentioning Thai Curry. Panang is the most popular Thai curry among the tourists and also at an international level it is milder than other curries available in Thailand.
The dish is made with using variety of ingredients such as shrimp paste, shallots, chillies, lemongrass, lime, coriander, and galangal as a base. You can also find the vegetarian option for this as well.
Conclusion
So these are some of the best Thai foods that you must eat while you are in the country. Well, there are so many options to try from and one can always find a flavor that is best suitable for their taste palette. However I would urge you to try all the above mentioned dishes that are just outwardly and you might fall in love with the flavors of Thai cuisine. That will be all for now and I hope you found the article helpful and now you are ready to try out the popular Thai foods!
