Food tripping in Thailand

It’s not just a land of amazing sights, but of varied tastes and blends as well although Thailand is more famous for its spicy cuisine. Indulging in Thai food is one of my fave things to do whenever I’m on a visit in this country, and the best thing is that these yummy treats usually don’t cost that much.

Strolling along the sides of the streets could really make you hungry and stir your appetite as you’d see all sorts of food on display – from sweet corn, fried fish and squid balls, to yummy pork barbecues, grilled fish, fresh fruits, cool juice drinks and even exotic food. Of course, Thailand boasts of numerous food joints, restaurants and bars to satisfy whatever kind of food and ambiance you’re looking for, from fast food to fine dining.

The first Thai dish I tasted was their noodles topped with pork sausage, few veggie leaves and a slice of manaw (lime). This later became my usual snack when studying on late evenings. One my favorites is Khao Phad (fried rice) which is the easiest to order and offers various toppings such as pork, beef, shrimp, crab meat or chicken.

Other favorites are Tom Yum (spicy and sour soup usually with seafood, pork or chicken with lemongrass and mushrooms), Paad Thai (stir-fried noodles with shrimps, monggo sprouts and tofu), chicken with cashew nuts, Som Tam (spicy papaya salad) and Moo Nam Tok (spicy grilled pork or beef salad).

Photos courtesy of Essential Tidbits.