Bangkok, a paradise for gourmands (video)
No stay in Bangkok would be complete without sampling some of the most delicious street food. You will certainly find delicacies and authentic Thai-Chinese dishes in Chinatown. Yaowarat Road is famous for many varied and delicious food. Every evening the streets of China Town turn into a large open-air restaurant.
Street food in Thailand: Quail eggs – Khai Nok Krata (video)
Thailand's street food scene offers a plethora of flavors, and the fried quail eggs known as “Khai Nok Krata” are a true culinary treasure. These small but delicious snacks combine the rich, creamy taste of the eggs with a crispy, golden edge. Served with a mix of spicy sauces, they make a perfect snack for lovers of authentic Thai food.
Thai Street Food in Bangkok (video)
Those of us who love tasty and exotic food can enjoy themselves in Thailand. You should not only experience Thailand, but also taste it. You can do that on every street corner in Bangkok or in the other major cities.
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.
Street food in Thailand (video)
You should not only experience Thailand, but also taste it. You can do that on every street corner in Thailand.
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 street food dish in Thailand is Tod Mun Pla – ทอดมันปลา or Tod Man Pla (ทอดมันปลา). It is a delicious starter or snack and consists of a batter of fried finely ground fish, egg, red curry paste, lime leaf and pieces of long beans. This includes a sweet cucumber dip.
A popular street food dish in Thailand is Khao (rice) Pad (fried) 'stir fried rice'. In this video you can see the preparation of fried rice with pork. Also try khao pad sapparot, fried rice with pineapple. Tastes exquisite!
A popular street food dish in Thailand is Satay, grilled chicken or pork pieces on a stick, served with sauce and cucumber.
Video street food in Thailand: Massaman curry
Thailand is known for its curries, and massaman is perhaps one of the best. It is a mix of Persian and Thai influences, made with coconut milk, potatoes and meat such as chicken, beef or tofu for vegetarians.
A delicious Thai street dish is Khao man gai (ข้าวมัน ไก่) is the Thai variation of Hainanese chicken rice, a dish that is very popular throughout Southeast Asia.
Video street food in Thailand: Pad Kra Pow Gai (chicken with basil)
A delicious Thai street dish is Pad Kra Pow Gai (chicken with basil). It is arguably the most popular and best-loved Thai street food dish of all time.
A delicious Thai street dish is Pad See Ew (wok-fried rice noodles). You get a tasteful dish of fried rice noodles, some vegetables and your choice of seafood, chicken or beef.
Video street food in Thailand: Boat noodles (Kuay Teow Reua)
When you think of street food in Thailand, you definitely think of noodle soup. A large part of the street food peddlers sell the world famous noodle soup. There are many different noodle soups, so we make a choice. We definitely recommend Kuay teow reua or boat noodles (ก๋วยเตี๋ยว เรือ).
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.
Video street food in Thailand: Pad Thai
Pad Thai is perhaps the most popular dish among tourists, but Thais also enjoy it. This wok dish including fried noodles, eggs, fish sauce, white vinegar, tofu, palm sugar and chili pepper has many variations with different ingredients.