Everyone knows the true way to anyone’s heart is through food. Living in Thailand for the past 16 months has filled my heart with so much joy surrounding food. I feel like I could eat the same dish everyday and, yet, something would be different about it. Many restaurants have their own spin on the traditional dishes, like Pad Thai. While other dishes have multiple ways to order the same dish, take Som Tam for example.
This country has such a range of foods that vary from region to region, but typically you can find these unique cuisines throughout the country. If you’re traveling to Thailand soon, then be ready for a taste bud overload.
This list is composed of 7 categories of “What to Eat in Thailand” plus a bonus list . Trust me when I say, I couldn’t possibly try and add every single Thai cuisine item, so I narrow down each category into the dishes that I personal feel you would be missing out on if you didn’t try them while in Thailand. Before we get into food, let’s learn a little bit of the basic for ordering.
15 Comments
Farrah
Oh, that spiciness guide is definitely helpful! I haven’t been to Thailand in ages, but would love to go back to visit again (and eat all the things!!). Thanks for putting this guide together! *-* (I’m so hungry now…)
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
It took me a while to learn, but once I did I was able to manage the spice level so much better!!! I want to go back too! I miss the food so much
josypheen
This post is making me so hungry! I flipping love Thai food (even if I have never set foot in Thailand…) The one thing I seem to be missing out on is all the desserts! I have never tried any of those sweet goodies. I need to try more sweets!
Those spicy salads looks so good, but I have to admit, the one Thai thing I couldn’t eat from the spice level was a salad. I loved it, but could only eat half before my taste buds gave up!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thai food is one of my favorite types of food! The desserts were a shock to me, but you’ll have to go back and try them one day 😊
I know what you mean with the spicy salads! I also would try but my taste buds would do the same as yours.
josypheen
I’m glad I’m not alone! 😀
odettontheway
Such a great article! You put a lot of job in it. Once I go to Thailand, I will check again it. Great one!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I must say, I think this was one of my harder posts to write. My food list just Keep growing and when I thought I was done. nope. I’d think of more food. Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for reading
Emma
This is making me so hungry, and rally miss Thailand. I want all of this right now. Such good food, I could really go for some thai curry and mango sticky rice right now
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Writing this post was so hard! I still have been craving Thai food so bad, but it’s just not the same here! I miss Thailand too! Thank you for reading
Stéphanie
This post is amazing! I love all your recommendations! I love Thailand so much! I’m also a huge fan of spicy salads! Food heaven, lovely guide!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thank you so much! I appreciate the read! Thai food is delicious! This guide kept making me hungry! Spicy salads are such a unique combination of flavors!
Francesca
I love Thai food, especially rice and stir fry dishes! Thailand has delicious drinks too!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I miss pad grapow so much! I haven’t quite been able to imitate it here, but I’ll get it one day! Thank you for reading!
Helga, ShegoWandering
Oh my, these dished look fantastic! I noted for myself a couple, but especially the Baa Mi Moo Daeng Naam. I couldn’t say no to that!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thank you for reading! Baa Mì was one of my go to lunches! It’s delicious! I hope you enjoy it when you get the chance to try it!