Weird food of Thailand
Thai cuisine has gained worldwide acclaim and is today served in some of the best restaurants of the world. In addition, there are several Thai dishes – some of which are great favorites of the locals – which you will…
Gai Tod Ga Tiam Kai Dao
This one is a bit of a mouthful. By that we mean the name in Thai, “Gai tod ga tiam kai dao” (or in English Garlic Fried Chicken with Rice and Fried Egg), which may take one or two attempts…
Introduction to Isan Food
It might come as a surprise to some, but Thailand is actually a fairly big country, with many regional differences, including language, culture and perhaps most noticeably, cuisine. And when it comes to Thai cuisines, perhaps none is more distinctive…
Gai Yang – Barbeque Chicken
One of the most popular street food snacks that you will see in Bangkok (and my husband’s favorite breakfast) are the pieces of deliciously tender barbecued chicken “Gai Yang” sold by vendors seemingly everywhere. Cooked in front of your eyes,…
Massaman Curry
Massaman curry comes from Malaysia, and is the perfect mild introduction to real Thai food. Comprising of brown curry powder (nam phrik kaeng massaman) with a coconut cream base, along with peanuts, potato chunks and chicken or beef, massaman curry…
Jok – Rice Soup
Often eaten for breakfast, though people enjoy this dish any time of day or night, rice soup or “Jok” is a staple food amongst Thais. Although sometimes it may be cooked plain, or else with shrimp, chicken or liver, by…
Bami Nam – Egg Noodle Soup
There’s nothing quite as good as this deliciously savory bowl of egg wheat noodles, mixed with a thick and tasty broth of chicken stock, meat and a few vegetables for good measure. Ask for “Bami nam”, choose from mixed pork,…
Gui-tiaw Rua – Pork or Beef Noodles
Available from many noodle stalls across the city, it’s possible to order this tasty bowl of pork or beef noodles. Both of these types are called “Gui-tiaw rua”. Originally it comes from Ayutthaya and is made from rice noodles and…
