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Dubbed as a culinary paradise, just strolling around Bangkok's streets will tempt you with countless delicious dishes.
Indulge in Bangkok's Street Food Delights
Bubbling Drinks and Thai Tea
From iced coffee to Thai tea, smoothies, or fizzy beverages, Bangkok's streets offer a plethora of thirst-quenching options for as low as 20 - 50 baht, served in XXL sizes.
Fried Quail Eggs
Simply delicious, the fried quail eggs paired with a special sauce are irresistible to many travelers. A box of these delectable treats costs around 100 baht.
Ice cream sticks
Various ice cream sticks in different shapes, sizes, and flavors like fruits or chocolate are ideal for combating the scorching heat of Bangkok. Each stick costs about 80 baht.
Ice cream cones
Similar to ice cream sticks but simpler and cheaper, only about 5 baht per cone. Instead of using milk, water is used to make the ice cream. Each cone is placed in an aluminum tube, immersed in a cooler to keep it cold. There are many different flavors depending on the color such as orange, strawberry, mint, lemon... for you to choose from. You can find this treat at Chatuchak market or along the streets of Bangkok.
Mochi ice cream
A variant of mochi, creamy mochi features a thin outer layer and a refreshing creamy filling inside, making it incredibly enticing. This delicacy is widely available at the Chatuchak weekend market for around 25 baht per piece.
Thai Fried Rice
For approximately 40 baht, you can indulge in delicious fried rice with all the necessary ingredients at Union Mall. You'll surely never forget the delightful aroma and taste of this dish.
Crispy Egg Squid
The shiny golden, crispy squid dish will captivate you from the first bite. The preparation of this fried squid is incredibly simple: first, the squid is cut into small pieces, then coated with flour and deep-fried until crispy. Once cooked, it's served with a dipping sauce. You can enjoy this dish at the Chatuchak weekend market.
Coconut Ice Cream
When visiting Chatuchak weekend market, you must indulge in the irresistible coconut ice cream. Served in a small half coconut, topped with peanuts, fresh coconut, and various jellies, this treat captivates diners with its creamy texture and delightful blend of flavors.
Fish Cake
Unlike Vietnamese fish cakes, Thai fish cakes exude a fragrant aroma of curry. The fish mixture is prepped, then vendors typically mold it into round shapes and deep-fry until golden brown. Each piece boasts a chewy texture and sweet fish flavor, complemented by tangy-sweet chili sauce, enticing many diners. You can savor this dish at Pratunam market or Chatuchak market.
In Bangkok, you need not seek out fast-food joints when you can enjoy freshly fried chicken at street-side stalls. What's special is that tourists can choose their preferred chicken pieces, and the vendors will fry them on the spot.
Papaya Salad
Papaya Salad, or Som Tam, is a Thai-style papaya salad renowned for its sweet-sour flavor profile and spicy kick, characteristic of most Thai dishes. It's made from shredded green papaya mixed with dried shrimp, peanuts, chili, sugar, garlic, lime, fish sauce, tomatoes, and more. Almost every visitor to Bangkok falls in love with this Som Tam dish.
Mango Sticky Rice Delight
A highly renowned dessert from Thailand, Mango Sticky Rice Delight comprises ripe mangoes, sticky rice, and coconut milk. As a result, this dish boasts a gentle, visually appealing hue, captivating diners instantly. You can easily find this delicacy at roadside stalls, priced between 60 to 150 baht.
Grilled Squid Sensation
Grilled squid is a dish readily available in many major cities across Asia such as Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Bangkok. Thai-style grilled squid is prepared simply, with the sweetness of the squid complemented by a hint of spiciness from chili, creating a uniquely delightful experience for connoisseurs.
Wonton Mee Marvel
Originating from China, Wonton Mee is now quite popular in various Asian countries. Wonton Mee consists of golden, crispy noodles paired with steamed, boiled, or fried wontons, along with a bit of barbecued pork, leafy greens, and spring onions. The best place to savor Wonton Mee is at the vibrant food street Sukhumvit Soi 38.
Grilled Skewers
Similar to Vietnam, Bangkok is also famous for its grilled skewers such as fish balls, sausages, meatballs... Travelers can request the vendors to grill right on the spot and usually enjoy them with peanut sauce. The price of grilled skewers is quite affordable, ranging from about 5 baht per skewer.
Thai-style Fried Eggs
Thai-style fried eggs are prepared quite elaborately. Vendors usually put stir-fried meat in the middle of the egg and then slowly fold the egg into a square shape. When enjoying, vendors often use a knife or scissors to cut it into small pieces. Although quite spicy, Thai-style fried eggs are golden and rich in flavor.
Crepes
Although Bangkok is famous for many renowned dishes, surely no one would think it would be famous for the French dessert crepes. With just about 60 baht, you can have a crepe with Nutella, whipped cream, and various fruits.
