8 Delicacies You Must Taste in Thailand

Have you ever been to a country called Thailand? It is said to be home to the best-tasting dishes there is. Thailand is famous for its foodies as a street food heaven. Its restaurant scene is not to be sneezed at! So here is a menu you must really try when you come to visit.

 1.       Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup)

This dish is a delicate balance of sour, salty, spicy, and sweet, so it’s no wonder that this ranks high in the World’s 50 Best Foods survey!

2.       Pad Thai (Stir-Fried Noodles)

If you find tom yum goong too spicy for your liking, why not order the sweet and sour crowd favorite Thai food, the pad thai? These rice noodles are stir-fried with tofu, bean sprouts, eggs, and either shrimp or chicken followed by some other seasonings like chili, fish sauce, ground peanuts, and sugar. If I may add a tip, add a dash of lime juice before digging in!

3.       Gaeng Keow Wan Gai (Green Chicken Curry)

For the spiciest curry you can get, look no further than the gaeng keow wan gai! Slices of chicken, Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots, coriander, and basil is combined with the flavourful green curry paste that’s a combination of coconut milk, green chili, kaffir lime, galangal, shrimp paste, cilantro, lemongrass, and other spices. (P.S.: Gaeng keow wan gai is best served with fragrant jasmine rice!)

4.       Khao Phat or Khao Pad (Fried Rice)

In the Thai language, ‘khao‘ means rice and ‘phat‘ relates to being stir-fried. Consisting of Thai jasmine rice, small meat slices, egg, onions, garlic and sometimes even tomatoes along with various seasonings, this Thai food dish may be simple but it packs a great mix of ingredients and flavors!

5.       Gaeng Daeng (Red Curry)

Select from the usual chicken, beef, pork, or maybe even duck, shrimp, or tofu. Your choice of meat is then cooked in delicious red curry paste and coconut milk.

Afterwards, it is seasoned with garlic, shallots, chili peppers, galangal, fish sauce, and kaffir lime leaves for that complex Thai food flavor! Yum!

6.       Tom Kha Gai (Chicken in Coconut Soup)

This sweet and tangy soup dish is another safe bet for travelers! If you’re curious, this Thai food dish is made of chicken strips, chili, galangal, lemongrass, shallots, and lime that are cooked in coconut milk for a tasty meal.

7.       Khao Soi (Creamy Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)

Delight in the different textures of this regional specialty from northern Thailand.

This silky noodle dish is cooked in coconut milk-based curry, then garnished with crispy egg noodles. The hearty meal can also be cooked with curdled blood or rice noodles, depending on where you order.

8.       Yum Pla Duk Foo (Crispy Catfish with Green Mango Salad)

Here’s another play on contrasting textures and flavors when it comes to Thai Food!

So make sure to snack on this crunchy and fluffy deep-fried catfish together with tangy green mango salad. It would surely make for a great appetizer to have when visiting Thailand.

With such great treats and hospitable people, one cannot resist visiting this country. 

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