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You do not need lots of money. I savor the great taste of each other.
.............Given that one of the first things Thais ask each other when
they meet up is "Have you eaten yet?" it’s clear this is a nation
that’s extremely passionate about its eats. You want to know how good a Thai
restaurant is? Don’t look at the menu, the décor or even the prices. Look at
the number of people inside. That’s your quality indicator.
In celebration of Bangkok’s fantastic cuisine and the
restaurants that have perfected it, we’ve rounded up 40 of the Thai dishes we
couldn’t imagine living without. Some are world famous, others are more
obscure, but they're all worth trying, at least once. If you've got your own
favorite that we missed, let us know in the comments box below.
1. Tom Yum Gung
This Thai masterpiece soup is teeming with shrimp, mushrooms,
tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. It can be ordered loaded
with coconut milk (tom yum gung nam kohn) and cream or without (tom yum gung
nam sai) for a slightly more sour and healthy version. This soup truly unifies
a host of favorite Thai tastes: sour, salty, spicy and sweet, all in one bowl.
This is an authentic Thai delicacy that many locals are passionate about and
has spread around the world.
Banana Leaf Restaurant serves all around delicious food, including great tom yum gung. Silom Complex basement floor, Silom Road, Bangkok. BTS: Saladaen. Open daily from 11am to 9.30 pm. Tel: +66 (0)2 231 3124.
Banana Leaf Restaurant serves all around delicious food, including great tom yum gung. Silom Complex basement floor, Silom Road, Bangkok. BTS: Saladaen. Open daily from 11am to 9.30 pm. Tel: +66 (0)2 231 3124.
2. Gang Som Pak Ruam
The Thai fusion of sweet, sour and spicy are all combined into
another ultra vibrant soup. This soup base can be packed with vegetables like
carrots, cabbage and green beans (pak ruam) or it can be served with a deep
fried omelet made from eggs and a stringy green vegetable leaf (Thai acacia
leaf) called cha om (gang som cha om kai).
Tart and explosive gang som soup is served at
Arhan Isan Rod Dej Restaurant, located at 3/5-6 Thanon Rangnam Road,
Ratchawithi. Opposite from King Power complex. Open from 11am to 10pm. Tel: +66
(0)2 246 4579
3. Gang Keow Wan
One of the most famous and sought after Thai dishes is Thai
green curry. Green curry paste, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, chicken, Thai
basil, Thai eggplant and the ever present herbs and roots of Thai cuisine
(lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves etc), make this curry an unforgettable blend
of delights. It is usually prepared quite soupy so a plate of rice is necessary
to sop up every intricate drop.
Poi-sien Restaurant serves a vibrant green curry filled with all kinds of herbs and flavors. Soi Ratchawithi 6, Boonme Building. Open from about 10am to 10pm. Tel: +66 (0)84 527 5521
Poi-sien Restaurant serves a vibrant green curry filled with all kinds of herbs and flavors. Soi Ratchawithi 6, Boonme Building. Open from about 10am to 10pm. Tel: +66 (0)84 527 5521
4. Panang Gai
Red curry paste fried up with chicken and then doused with
coconut cream creates a succulent and spicy red curry. The dish is then served
with finely chopped kaffir lime leaves sprinkled on top. Panang gai is a dish
that if made correctly should explode with dynamic flavors as soon as it
touches the tip of your tongue.
Poi-sien Restaurant also serves a divine panang gai. The thick coconut cream sauce is crafted to perfection and the lime leaf garnish is always fresh. Soi Ratchawithi 6, Boonme Building. Open from about 10am to 10pm. Tel +66 (0)84 527 5521
Poi-sien Restaurant also serves a divine panang gai. The thick coconut cream sauce is crafted to perfection and the lime leaf garnish is always fresh. Soi Ratchawithi 6, Boonme Building. Open from about 10am to 10pm. Tel +66 (0)84 527 5521
5. Gang Massaman
Massaman is a sweet curry that originates from Southern Thailand
as a Halal dish. The curry sauce is a mixture of curry paste, coconut milk, a
strong flavor of peanuts, and a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon. Massaman is
usually pre-made with chicken and always a few chunks of potatoes that have
delightfully soaked up the coconut milk like a sponge.
Baan Ajarn Restaurant, 107/7-8 Soi Rangnam Rd, Phaya Thai, Ratchawithi. Open from 11am to 11pm. Tel: +66 (0)2 245 2775
Baan Ajarn Restaurant, 107/7-8 Soi Rangnam Rd, Phaya Thai, Ratchawithi. Open from 11am to 11pm. Tel: +66 (0)2 245 2775
6. Gai Pad Pongali
Chicken, onions, tomatoes and peppers are brought alive with a
delicate Thai yellow curry paste. What makes the dish spectacular is the egg
that is cracked into the dish to curdle and thicken all the ingredients. A
generous portion of parsley is added for extra flavor and its unique taste.
Kun Su Restaurant, located on Phaya Thai, Soi Rangnam, across the street from Century Mall, fries up a light, less oily, and delicious pad pongali. Best to eat here for lunch, but open from 11am to 9 pm. Tel: +66 (0)81 883 5487, 081 666 2901
Kun Su Restaurant, located on Phaya Thai, Soi Rangnam, across the street from Century Mall, fries up a light, less oily, and delicious pad pongali. Best to eat here for lunch, but open from 11am to 9 pm. Tel: +66 (0)81 883 5487, 081 666 2901
