Thailand Travel Food Guide | 8 Must-Try Foods in Bangkok: Pork Satay, Green Curry, Mango Sticky Rice

Traveling to Bangkok, Thailand, besides shopping and massages, the most must-try experience is savoring authentic Thai cuisine! KINNSO has selected 8 must-eat delicacies, from street stalls to popular restaurants, suitable even for Thai food beginners. After reading this article, you're guaranteed to fall in love with Thai food!

The most mouthwatering street food in Thailand is undoubtedly pork satay! "Moo Ping," as it's called in Thai, consists of marinated pork skewers grilled over charcoal. The scent that wafts through the air is simply irresistible! High-quality pork satay features tender and juicy meat infused with a unique blend of garlic, coconut milk, and soy sauce. Paired with a tangy and spicy dipping sauce, it's truly a taste of heaven!

When it comes to Thai cuisine, how can we forget the fragrant green curry? "Kaeng Khiao Wan" in Thai means "sweet green curry", a classic dish in Thai cooking. Green curry is based on coconut milk and incorporates green chilies, galangal, garlic and other spices. Chicken, pork or seafood are then added as main ingredients, followed by apple eggplants, pea eggplants, sweet basil leaves and other garnishes.

Pad Thai is Thailand's national street food, known worldwide. It is made by stir-frying wide rice noodles with shrimp, bean sprouts, eggs, dried tofu and other ingredients, then drizzled with a sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, chili peppers, and peanut powder, all cooked over high heat. Pad Thai has a complex flavor of salty, slightly spicy, slightly sour, and slightly sweet, with a chewy texture and rich layers, making it unforgettable after just one bite!

"Som Tam" is Thailand's most representative salad, made by mixing shredded green papaya with small tomatoes, peanuts, shrimp paste, chili and other ingredients. Finally, it is drizzled with a sour and spicy sauce made from fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Som Tam has a crisp and refreshing taste, sour and spicy, making it an appetizer in Thai cuisine. Moreover, it is low in fat and calories, making it a boon for people on a diet.

The sour and spicy broth, the chewy shrimp balls, the rich lemongrass aroma... undoubtedly a classic Tom Yum Goong (Tom Yum)! "Tom Yum Goong" is a transliteration of Thai, meaning "sour and spicy shrimp soup," made by simmering lemon leaves, galangal, lemongrass, red onion and other spices, then adding fresh prawns, mushrooms and other ingredients. Finally, it is seasoned with chili peppers, lime juice, and fish sauce. Tom Yum Goong has a sour, sweet and spicy flavor, the taste is rich and intense. Just one sip of the soup can feel the charm of Thai cuisine. Besides shrimp soup base, there are also chicken, pork, seafood and other different options.

Coming to Thailand, how could you miss the rich and fragrant "Cha Yen" milk tea? Cha Yen is a transliteration of "Thai Milk Tea", made with Thai-grown tea leaves, condensed milk and evaporated milk. Unlike Hong Kong-style milk tea which has a strong tea flavor, Cha Yen has a heavier milky aroma, a smooth and delicate texture, and adding ice cubes makes it a perfect companion for beating the heat and quenching your thirst!

If you find the sweet and sour taste of "Pad Thai" not satisfying enough, why not try the more fragrant and juicy "Pad See Ew"! Pad See Ew is a well-known popular dish in Thailand. It uses wide rice noodles stir-fried with pork, eggs, Chinese broccoli, and other ingredients, then drizzled with sweet soy sauce for flavor. The whole process is filled with the aroma of the wok and the movement of the ingredients, which is very appealing! The sauce of Pad See Ew is more fragrant and richer than Pad Thai, with a soft and chewy texture. Paired with crisp Chinese broccoli, it has a complete layered taste. Besides, it's generous in portion and offers great value for money, making it a favorite among many office workers.

After a round of spicy and stimulating Thai food, you need some sweet and palatable desserts to adjust your taste buds. The most famous Thai dessert both at home and abroad is undoubtedly mango sticky rice! "Khao Niao Mamuang" mango sticky rice is made with sweet mango paired with fragrant coconut sticky rice, the flavor is fresh and pleasant, melting in your mouth. Especially the Mahachanok mangoes from Thailand, with tender orange-yellow flesh and a rich fragrance, combined with the smoothness of glutinous rice, it can be called a delicacy!