Thailand is renowned for it’s all round experience and beauty. It’s a country full of endless possibilities- and therefore is one of the most popular travel spots across the globe.
When speaking to people who have previously visited, the food is one topic no one forgets to mention! The vibrant flavours are not to be missed.
Here we have compiled a list of the best foods you MUST try in Thailand! There are so many to choose from so be sure to try them all…
Thai Omelette
This is one we had to start on! When travelling Thailand, it was by far Jack’s favourite dish. So much so it was his breakfast EVERYDAY (this is no exaggeration).
The best part about this dish is the pure simplicity it has. We mean there’s not much to the dish, it’s fried rice with an omelette on top. You can choose to have a veggie, chicken, pork omelette etc, but Jack’s choice was always vegetable.
It’s just a great way to start a day; and is perfect for breakfast. The crazy part is that the dish is always one of the cheapest items on the menu so you don’t have to spend a lot (so always budget friendly)!
Pad Thai
This is known to be one of the most popular dishes people in eat when visiting Thailand. This dish is the perfect balance between salty, sweet and sour, and one we would never get bored of.
Again, this is one of the cheaper options to eat in Thailand. There are so many varieties on the dish, with most meat and vegetables alternatives available.
Please be aware that this dish is usually served with a side of chillis and crushed peanuts- so if you do have an allergy, please take precaution.
Mango Sticky Rice
Now this is a combination that to many people is weird, including us! And that’s why we never tried it. Seems like a combination of food that would never go!
However, we have spoken with many people who have dared to try the dish, and say that it is one you should not miss! The sweetness of the mango, with the coconut covered sticky rice is supposed to be a perfect mix.
Even though we haven’t tried it (yet), it will be top of the list once we go travelling! And I’m sure it will be a meal we revisit regularly.
Pad See Ew
This traditional Thai dish commonly consists flat rice noodles, cooked in an array of spices and flavours.
This is not a dish that either of us have tried, but is a popular dish to have when visiting Asia. It’s a soy-based dish, and one that we have been recommended many times.
This is definitely added to our to-try list once we go back!
Panang Curry
The Panang curry is one of the most popular Thai curries. It’s perfectly spiced, and usually on the hotter side when it comes to heat. It’s infused with red chillies, and is a saucy curry- which is always perfect to mop up with a side of bread.
Like most of Thai food, it comes with most meats, and can come with veggie alternatives, but our favourite would be chicken or tempeh!
It’s definitely one of those meals that you need to eat at a traditional restaurant to make the most of the rich flavours that the dish has!
Massaman Curry
This is another Thai curry dish you can’t miss out on. The massaman curry is heavily rich in flavour, and is usually accompanied by tender meats like a lamb shank or chicken. It is typically less spicy than some others leaving it good for even the more sensitive pallets!
The dish for us is best served with beef, and with soft and soaked potatoes in the massaman broth-like sauce (it’s making our mouths water already)! As the same as a lot of dishes in Thailand, it is cooked with coconut milk giving it a sweet taste and fish sauce giving it a sour tinge.
This dish really does encapsulate the rich flavours of traditional Thai food and one we couldn’t recommend enough.
We honestly could of kept naming Thai dishes as there is so many to choose from. They are so rich in flavour and spices.
There is no wonder Thai food is named one of the best cuisines in the world for taste, and something you can only fully experience when visiting Thailand.
We would always give any Thai food a try, as it’s all freshly made and have never disappointed!
We cannot wait to visit again and eat their luscious foods (and we will 100% be trying the mango sticky rice this time)!
Please let us know your favourite Thai foods and inform us if we missed any off of the list that are a must-try!
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