Some fun facts about Som Tam
Som tam, more than a Thai salad, carries a rich history and hidden secrets. Originating in Laos and loved in Thailand, this dish reveals a story of cultural exchange, local adaptations and even health benefits. From unknown varieties to its scientific benefits, som tam is a culinary journey waiting to be explored.
The secret of Thai cuisine
Thai cuisine is world famous and is highly appreciated by many tourists and expats. That in itself is special because the dishes are relatively simple, but still tasty. What is the secret of Thai cuisine?
Food from Isaan – the Northeast of Thailand
The Isan cuisine from the Northeast of Thailand is less known, but it can be called special. Dishes from Isaan are often even sharper than other Thai dishes due to the addition of a lot of chili pepper. By using less chili pepper, it is also fine to eat for tourists.
Eating in Isaan (video)
Eating in Isaan is a social event and the most important moment of the day. The family is squatting around the food on display and people usually eat with their hands.
World famous Thai cuisine: regional dishes (video)
Thailand geographically consists of four distinct regions: the Central Region, the North, the Northeast (often referred to as Isan), and the South. These four regions developed their own unique and distinctive dishes. You can see some examples of this in this video.
Top 10 street food in Thailand
In addition to the famous smile, Thailand is also the country with a special and delicious food culture. Thai cuisine is world famous and very varied.
Where can you find the best street food in Bangkok?
If you want to experience Bangkok in all its facets, you should definitely eat on the street. We give you four suggestions in the Thai capital where you can eat well.
Thailand is a paradise for street food lovers, and there are countless delicious and affordable dishes to be found on the streets. Street food is an integral part of Thai culture and cuisine.
A popular Thai street dish is Som Tam. Although it has blown over from the Isan, more and more city dwellers have also embraced the dish. Som Tam is a delicious spicy and fresh papaya salad.
Culinary memories of a Burgundian diner - Isaan
The opinions expressed about Isaan on this blog are just as diverse as in Thailand itself. I have no problem admitting I'm an Isaan fan. Years ago I was already struck by the quiet, rural and traditional character of the region. My wife is an Isan with Khmer roots and we live next to the Mun which forms the border between Buriram and Surin.
Papaya salad – Som Tam (video)
A popular dish from the Isaan: Som Tam also tastes delicious during a summer day in the Netherlands. Som Tam is a delicious spicy and fresh papaya salad.
Som Tam with Tilapia (video)
This video is different than you would expect and therefore you should definitely watch it. It is about the preparation of Som Tam, but the videographer has made a kind of documentary of it. The images are beautiful.
The Isan, the unknown Thailand
However, very few tourists visit the northeastern part of Thailand, the Isaan. That is the name for the northeastern part of Thailand.
Seven Thai dishes in CNN Travel's Top 50
The Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) has highlighted with great aplomb a publication by CNN Travel, which lists as many as seven from Thailand in a list of the 50 best dishes in the world. The list is a republication from 2011, which has been redesigned and updated by the editors of CNN Travel.
Khun Peter goes Thailand, part 2.
The taxi driver does not know the way to the hotel. The Ibis hotel in Soi Nana Bangkok. Because I was already afraid of that, I also printed out the address: 41 Sukhumvit Road Soi 4 Klongtoey – Bangkok. That also does not help. My girlfriend takes my reservation form calls the hotel and hands her mobile to the taxi driver. A wide grin is the result. It's nice that we're driving to the right place. After…