Bangkok’s culinary scene features bold aromas, sizzling street food, and refined heritage recipes. From busy markets to elegant eateries, the city offers its visitors a truly unforgettable gastronomic journey that captures the very soul of Thailand.
Pad Thai
No visit to Bangkok is complete without tasting pad thai. These stir-fried noodles balance sweet, sour, and savoury flavours making it a much-love dish. Tossed with tamarind paste, fish sauce, eggs, tofu or prawns, and finished with crushed peanuts, it’s a comforting introduction to Thai cuisine.
Som Tam
Originating from northeastern Thailand, Som Tam is a zesty papaya salad that delivers a refreshing contrast to richer dishes. Shredded green papaya is pounded with lime juice, palm sugar, fish sauce, and chillies, creating a lively mix of tangy, sweet, and spicy notes that awaken the palate, and is easily found at eateries close to Tinidee Trendy Khaosan.
Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wan)
When it comes to the best authentic Thai restaurant, Bangkok certainly has many contenders, simply for their extensive range of dishes and culinary artistry. Of these dishes, green curry remains a favourite. It’s a creamy and mildly spicy dish that is made with green chillies, coconut milk, Thai basil, and tender cuts of chicken or beef, and best eaten with steamed rice.
Tom Yum Goong
Tom Yum Goong is a fragrant hot-and-sour soup that excites the senses. Infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and fresh chillies, this prawn-based dish delivers a bold, aromatic punch.
Mango Sticky Rice
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For dessert, mango sticky rice is an absolute must. This simple yet indulgent treat combines glutinous rice soaked in coconut milk with slices of ripe, juicy mango. The creamy, sweet, and slightly salty combination provides a satisfying end to any Thai meal.