Thailand: Dishes

Pad Thai

Stir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu and peanuts.

💡 Did you know? It is seen as a national dish of Thailand.

Tom yum

A hot-and-sour soup with lemongrass and chilli.

💡 Did you know? With prawns it is called ‘Tom Yum Goong’.

Green curry

A creamy curry of green paste and coconut milk.

💡 Did you know? The green colour comes from fresh chillies.

Massaman curry

A mild curry with peanuts and potatoes.

💡 Did you know? It shows the influence of Muslim traders.

Som tam

A spicy salad of green papaya.

💡 Did you know? It is pounded fresh in a mortar.

Tom kha gai

Coconut soup with chicken, galangal and lemongrass.

💡 Did you know? It is milder than the fiery tom yum.

Mango sticky rice

Sticky rice with coconut milk and fresh mango.

💡 Did you know? Thailand's most beloved dessert.

Satay

Marinated meat skewers with peanut sauce.

💡 Did you know? Popular across South-East Asia.

Khao pad

Thai-style fried rice with egg.

💡 Did you know? A quick everyday dish.

Panang curry

A thick, mild curry rich in peanut.

💡 Did you know? It is drier than other Thai curries.

Spring roll

Crisp fried rolls with vegetables or glass noodles.

💡 Did you know? ‘Poh Pia Tod’ is sold on every corner.