Thailand is one of the best countries that offers tasty foods that are sold on the street that will catch the attention of every worldwide traveler. Whether it’s in the food stands of the streets of Bangkok or the night markets of Chiang Mai or the night markets on the beach of Phuket, the food stalls are packed in every nook and corner of Thailand. The snapping of the skillet, the smells and flavors, and the sight of exotic dishes that are laid in front of them all add on to the culinary feast. Thai street food is flavorful delight that represents the Thai cuisine by mixing sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours that will make your tongue dance.
Eating Thai street foods can be during the night when one is craving for food or in the morning while visiting some market. Most Thailand tour packages or Thailand holiday packages tours entail a stop at some of these street food destinations, thus affording one an opportunity to taste the delicacies. Just don’t eat in restaurants; go further and discover Thailand’s street cuisine – it is one of the most remarkable attractions.
1. Pad Thai – Thailand’s Signature Stir-Fried Noodles
Thai cooking is famous all over the world and one of the famous dishes that you should not miss when in Thailand is Pad Thai. Prepare with stir-fried rice noodles, egg, tofu, bean sprouts; and garnished with crushed peanuts, Pad Thai is sweet, salty and tangy. Although there is Pad Thai in restaurants, it is the street vendors that are closer to the authentic one.
2. Som Tum – Spicy Green Papaya Salad
Som Tum can be characterized as a hot and sour dish made of shredded green papaya that is adored by Thai people and foreign guests. Made from shredded green papaya, tomatoes, lime, fish sauce, peanuts and chili it is a very refreshing yet spicy fruit. It is mainly sold in the northern region although the dish has similarities to meals that can be found in other areas of Thailand. When it comes to tourist routes in Thailand it is obligatory to discover the existent food lanes, which may be a part of any Thailand tour.
3. For example, moo ping or the grilled pork skewers which is well known by most international visitors or tourists here in the country.
For the Thai food lovers, Moo Ping can be tailored to serve as a snack with rich taste. Today, succulent pork meat is seasoned with marinades and grilled over charcoal to serve it with the sticky rice – so delicious!
4. Mango Sticky Rice – A Sweet Tropical Delight
A traditional Thai treat is made from slices of mangoes, coconut rice, and sweetened coconut milk. This is because it is a sweet and a bit tangy dessert, which is ideal for consumption during warm months in Thailand.
5. Khao Pad – Thai Fried Rice
Khao Pad or Thai Fried Rice is a familiar warm dish that can be cooked with chicken, shrimp or vegetables and enhanced with fish sauce, lime and chile. It is easy to prepare, easy to consume, and can be turned into a number of dishes.
6. Khanom Buang is one of Thai popular crisp snack; Thai Crispy Pancakes
Ordered these colorful ,taco shaped snacks which were such a delicious surprise! Khanom Buang is a crispy dough filled with coconut cream and may include sweet or savory items.
7. Tom Yum Goong – Spicy Shrimp Soup
Tom Yum Goong is a Thai hot and sour prawn soup which contains the flavors of lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and chili. This is really a richly flavored punch in a bowl! This soup is mostly found in food stands and almost in all food markets and it comes with an experience. Tourism food-specialised Thailand holidays will most definitely involve visits to restaurants and eateries where one can get the tastiest Tom Yum in town.
Conclusion
At its essence, Thai street food is not merely about the food or about the ‘food on the street’ but a meal itself which is a carnival of colours, aroma, tastes and soul. That is why food is a story; each one of them prepared meticulously by local vendors who have inherited their recipes. When it comes to the kooky sourness of Som Tum or the warmth of Tom Yum Goong, one is in store for a memorable experience.
A food trip to Thailand is always an exciting agenda because the country has a rich and varied gastronomic experience to offer. Combined and flexible Thailand tours and professional Thailand vacation packages allow you to taste Thai culinary tour around the country. So grab your taste buds and prepare for some of the tastiest and most exotic street food one could ever imagine to taste on the very streets of Thailand.
