Street food in Bangkok is a sensation. Not only do they taste great, but these food stalls also represent the local culture. The steaming dumplings, grilled satays, and delicious noodles can treat your tastebuds to a gastronomical adventure like never before. Here are the must-try dishes when in Bangkok.
Pad Thai
Pad Thai is the most iconic dish in Bangkok and the comfort food everyone loves. Prepared with the freshest shrimps, noodles, green cilantro, red pepper flakes, and yellow lime, this dish will leave you craving for more. You can try Pad Thai at any of the top restaurants in Bangkok or even at food stalls on the streets. Request a piping hot Pad Thai during your stay at Pathumwan Princess Hotel!
Tom Yum
This hot and sour soup that feels heavenly is one of the best Bangkok street food. The soup is prepared with fresh lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, pepper, and fish sauce. Shrimp, pork, beef, or chicken will be added to the spicy, succulent soup to add more flavour.
Thai Green Curry
Thai green curry is spicy as it includes a fair portion of green chillies. Lime leaves, green eggplants, sweet basil leaves, and sometimes chicken is added to infuse a unique, aromatic flavour to the dish. It is as nutritious as good as it tastes!
Thai Steamed Dumplings
Thai dumplings made with crab meat, shrimp, pork, or vegetables and steamed to perfection will satisfy your tastebuds with various flavours. The perfect street food to eat on the go, you can find these from any street food stall around you.
Sticky Mango Rice
If you’re looking for something sweet and delicious, sticky mango rice is the perfect dessert. Made with freshly cut mango and sticky rice, the sticky mango rice is a crowd-favourite in Thailand. In some restaurants, you can find mango replaced by durian, so if you’re a durian lover, go for it!