Discover the most delicious and renowned dishes of Thai cuisine

Dubbed as the “Land of the Golden Temples”, Thailand is not only famous for its temples but also for its unique culinary culture. Below is a list of the most delicious dishes in this country.

Explore the finest and most famous dishes of Thai cuisine

Guay teow

Guay teow is one of the most popular dishes in Thailand. The term “Guay teow” encompasses various types of soups and noodles. It can be made with chicken, pork, or beef along with rice noodles or egg noodles. People also add wontons or meatballs to the broth. It tastes best when served with dried chili, lime juice, and fish sauce. Guay teow is suitable for any meal.

Tom yum goong

This iconic dish of Thai cuisine is bold, fragrant, and very spicy. Tom yum goong is made from ingredients such as lemongrass, chili, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, lime juice, and fish sauce, especially abundant in shrimp and fresh mushrooms.

Tom kha gai

Tom kha gai is a dish similar to tom yum but suitable for those who prefer less spicy food, as it is milder than tom yum. In addition to its rich spices, Tom kha gai is also unique in that it often comes with a lot of creamy coconut milk, creating a fragrant soup. This dish is also suitable for vegetarians as the ingredients can be flexibly changed.

Som tam

Som tam originates from Isaan, Northeastern Thailand, and is one of the most popular dishes in the country. Som tam comes in many varieties, but the classic som tam includes shredded green papaya, tomatoes, carrots, peanuts, dried shrimp, string beans, palm sugar, lime juice, tamarind, garlic, and plenty of chili. The ingredients are mixed together using a mortar and pestle, enhancing the flavor and making it even more delicious.

Yam pla dook foo (Crispy catfish with green mango salad)

This dish is described as 'soft' and 'crispy', with catfish fried into small crispy pieces. The secret of this dish lies in the combination of crispy fish with sweet and sour spicy green mango salad. It is best enjoyed as an appetizer or light meal.

Yam talay (Spicy seafood salad)

This dish is both delicious and healthy. It combines squid, shrimp, scallops, or crab meat with tomatoes, onions, and rice vermicelli.

Laab

Laab is a salad dish with meat or mushrooms and mint originating from the Isan province. Laab comes in many different styles including chicken, pork, and mushrooms. The spices used in the dish are very strong, so if you can't handle strong flavors, you shouldn't try this dish.

Pad phuk tong

Stir-fried pumpkin or “pad phuk tong” is one of the most delicious vegetarian dishes of Thai cuisine. Although this dish is harder to find than others, it is very popular among diners. Pad phuk tong is usually served with brown rice.

Pad Thai

Pad Thai is one of the dishes for travelers starting to explore Thai cuisine. This dish is often made from shrimp or chicken, or vegetarian ingredients. Pad Thai can be found in most street corners, it is both delicious and cheap.

Pad see eiw

Wide rice noodles stir-fried in thick soy sauce with chicken, pork, or beef, Chinese broccoli or Chinese cabbage. This is a suitable dish for those who cannot eat too spicy. Those who prefer spicier flavors can add dried chili, vinegar.

Pak Boong

Pak boong (morning glory) is known to be a healthy food. Morning glory is usually stir-fried and seasoned with soy sauce, soybean paste, garlic, chili... It is both salty, spicy, sour, crispy, satisfying the palate of diners.

Khao pad (Fried rice)

This fried rice dish is simple yet very popular and beloved in Thailand. The rice is only fried with a little egg, onions. When served, khao pad is often accompanied by cucumbers for decoration and various spices depending on the diners' tastes.

Pad krapow (Basil stir-fry)

Pad krapow is minced pork or chicken stir-fried with Thai basil and chili. Thai basil has a very spicy flavor, and when combined with chili, the spiciness truly explodes. The dish is served with white rice and topped with a fried egg “kai dao” dripping onto the rest of the dish to create an unforgettable flavor.

Panang (Thai curry)

Panang curry is slightly lighter than other curries in Thailand. For this reason, it is a popular dish for tourists who are not used to spicy food. Panang curry is often eaten with shrimp. This dish can also be prepared in a vegetarian version.

Gaeng keow wan (Green curry)

Originating from central Thailand, green curry is the spiciest curry with a balanced sweetness from coconut milk. Green curry is made from fresh green chilies, ginger, eggplant, and plenty of coconut milk.

Khao soi

Considered a quintessential dish of Northern Thai cuisine, khao soi is a coconut curry noodle soup inspired by Myanmar. The dish is made with chicken, beef, or pork. It has a rich coconut curry sauce, boiled egg noodles, and is garnished with crispy fried egg noodles, green onions, cilantro, lime, and ground roasted chili.

Gai tod

Fried chicken may not be a particularly unique dish, but it is extremely popular in Thailand. Gai tod is often prepared by marinating chicken wings or thighs in a mixture of spices and rice flour before deep-frying. To enhance the flavor, the chicken is served with spicy dipping sauce like “nam jim”. Gai tod is best enjoyed with sticky rice and makes for a perfect light meal.

Pad phak (Stir-fried vegetables)

This classic dish will satisfy both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Most Thai dishes combine as many flavors as possible to create the most flavorful dish, and stir-fried vegetables are no exception. The dish has a perfect balance of sweetness, saltiness, and spices.

Kai med ma muang (Cashew chicken)

Kai med ma muang is loved by locals and foreigners alike. This dish is chicken stir-fried with cashews, soy sauce, honey, onions, chili, black pepper, mushrooms, and any greens the chef has on hand.

Kai jeow (Thai-style omelette)

Kai jeow is eaten with rice and sweet chili sauce. Travelers can add various vegetables to the Thai-style omelette according to their preference. If you are new to Thailand and haven't tried “jok” (Thai rice porridge) for breakfast, then kai jeow can be a great dish to start your day.

Kao niew ma muang (Mango sticky rice)

After the main meal, if you're looking for a dessert, nothing beats the famous mango sticky rice. Kao niew ma muang is simple yet extremely delicious, made from glutinous rice, fresh mango slices, and condensed milk.

As per Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour