2024-11-16

The definitive Thai street food! 5 Thai Dishes You Definitely Want to Eat, from Classic to Local

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The definitive Thai street food! 5 Thai Dishes You Definitely Want to Eat, from Classic to Local

This time, I'll also share recommended Thai street food carefully selected by the writer, who loves Thailand, and useful information such as tips for ordering, and points for choosing a stall without failure.

What is the appeal of Thai street food?

Speaking of Thai street food, it is common for the old lady at the street stall to be skillfully stir-fried in a large pot and served.

Also, the average price of street food in Thailand is “100 yen to 200 yen,” which is quite cheap compared to eating out in Japan.

Recently in Thailand, plastic containers are often used from a hygiene point of view, but the Thai style! Speaking of how to serve food, it's a style where you boldly put drinks or rice as they are in a plastic bag and tie your mouth with a rubber band.

It's so wild, but this is the real place, Thailand!

The appeal of Thai food stalls may vary from person to person, but I think it's “being able to eat easily.”

Must-eat at Thai food stalls! Top 5 street food

I will carefully select and introduce Thai street food, from staples selected by the writer who loves Thailand to local cuisines.

Gapao rice

This is Thai food!

After all, the authentic flavor of the royal Gapao rice is one and two different.

minced meat (bird, pork, etc.). (My recommendation is pork.) It is a dish made by stir-frying paprika, red pepper, and Thai basil with “gapao leaf” from the Lamiaceae family.

By doing this, the smell attached to meat is eliminated, and the growth of bacteria is suppressed.

It is a common dish where stir-fried food is served with rice and a fried egg is placed on top of it.

There also seem to be stalls that serve extremely spicy Gapao rice, so if you don't like spicy food, don't forget to tell them [My Pet (moderate spiciness)] and [My Cyprick (without chili pepper)] when ordering.

The average price of food is around 40 baht to 100 baht (160 yen to 400 yen).

Khaokhamu

Khaokhamu is a dish of Chinese origin in which pork legs are simmered with cinnamon and a spice called star anise until thick.

Although it is a Thai dish, it is characterized by not being spicy.

The meat is soft and rich in collagen, so it's great for women.

There is no spicy flavor, and no herbs are used, so it's an easy dish for Japanese people to eat.

By eating the garnish packadon (tsukemono) together, even pork legs with a lot of fat can be eaten deliciously.

The boiled eggs simmered with pork legs are also excellent.

The red sauce that comes out with it contains chili peppers, so it is recommended for people who want to add spiciness.

The average price for food is 70 baht (230 yen).

Khao Soi

This dish is famous in Chiang Mai, which is located in the northern part of Thailand.

Mild, spicy curry soup with coconut milk and noodles.

You can choose the ingredients from birds, cows, pigs, etc.

It is topped with crispy fried noodles, and you can enjoy your favorite flavor by squeezing lime or sprinkling red onions.

It's a popular dish among Thai food connoisseurs.

Also, it seems that there are specialty stores in Khao Soi that are listed in the Michelin Guide.

The average price for food is 100 baht (400 yen).

Tom Yankun

Tom Yankung is one of the most famous Thai cuisines and is said to be one of the world's top three cuisines.

It's a dish that perfectly combines acidity, spiciness, and sweetness.

Shrimp is famous as an ingredient.

Pork and seafood are sometimes used, and in that case, the names are different from “tom yum moo (pork)” and “tom yum curry (seafood).”

Furthermore, there are 2 types of Tom Yankun soup, so be sure to try both.

・ “Tom Yum Kung Naam Korn” coconut cream based soup

・ “Tom Yankung Nam Sai” clear flavor soup

In Thai cuisine, it is also widely popular as “tom yangkun noodles” with noodles added to tom yangkun.

Furthermore, depending on the stall, it is also attractive that you can choose the type of noodles according to your preferences, such as bummies made with “rice flour.”

The average price for food is 120 baht (380 yen).

Pooh Pong Curry

Pu Pa Pong Curry is made by seasoning crab with namprick pao, which is used as a Thai seasoning and stir-fried.

Since curry powder and eggs are used, it tastes like mild curry stir fry.

The spiciness is modest, and the flavor is familiar to everyone.

Incidentally, I also recommend the “Punic Poncurry,” which doesn't require peeling the crab.

The average price for food is 200 baht (890 yen).

What are some tips for ordering at Thai food stalls? Let's just be careful about this!

Basically, Thai food stalls are seasoned and cooked at the discretion of the store side.

What I want you to be especially careful about is “adjusting seasoning.”

If you order black coffee in a Japanese way, you'll be amazed at how sweet it is.

Yes, the standard thing at Thai food stalls is that if you order without telling them anything, it's sweeter than you can imagine.

There is a word “My One” in Thai that can be used to mean [moderate sweetness] when ordering, so if you want to keep the sweetness down, be sure to tell them when ordering.

Similarly, if you say “My Cypric,” people who don't like spicy food will be told that chili peppers are removed, so they will be served with a low level of spiciness.

It would be nice if you memorized it as travel tips.

What are some tips for choosing Thai food stalls that won't fail?

Street food stalls are lined up everywhere in Thailand.

Which stall should I go to? It seems that there are many people who are worried.

Looking at reviews is the hardest method, but here's one thing I want to tell you about hygiene with a reminder.

I want you to pay attention to how busy those stalls are.

Food stalls with a good turnover rate are fresher the food they use.

In other words, food stalls that are not overtly prosperous are more likely to go bad because time has passed since the food was prepared.

Also, whether the tableware has been reused and whether it is properly cleaned each time is an assessment point.

Observe people with weak stomachs especially carefully.

Also, if you are uneasy about making a street food debut, I would recommend choosing a restaurant in a Thai shopping mall.

If you have fallen hungry, tablets called [CA-R-BON] sold at 7-Eleven in Thailand are effective for mild abdominal pain.

If you are concerned, talk to the pharmacy.

summary

We've shown you how to enjoy Thai street food with peace of mind, even if you are new to Thailand.

With just a little knowledge, you can enjoy local meals even more!

Indulge in a gourmet trip to Thailand.

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She loves Southeast Asia, especially Thailand. It all started when she was fascinated by Thai architecture. She currently owns a shop selling skirts featuring traditional embroidery from the Hmong people, who are found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. In the future, she plans to spread the appeal of local Thai life through media such as videos, photos, and blogs. Her hobbies are drawing, singing, and visiting spicy curry restaurants.

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