Five Must Try Streetfood in Bangkok

Thailand is probably the most famous destination in Southeast Asia among backpackers, holiday makers and weekend warriors. This country offers a plethora of options that would cater to every budget segments. It doesn’t matter if your daily budget is $10, $100 or maybe even more, there are ways on how you could make sure that you stay within your budget and at the same time have a grand time at the “Land of Smiles”.

Thailand rose to fame as a holiday destination due to a variety of things that it offers which include: gorgeus beaches, friendly people, amazing luxury resorts, a huge number of budget accommodations, diverse cultural experiences and of course, delicious food. These are just some of the reasons why you should consider Thailand, especially Bangkok as your next destinations. If you’re planning a trip but on a limited budget, then you can check online resources where you could surely find cheap holiday options to visit Thailand.

Most people start their journeys in Bangkok and if you find yourself walking the streets of Bangkok, dont be afraid to try the streetfood that you’ll see. Here’s our list of five must try streetfood in Bangkok:

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Som Tam by wordridden

Papaya salad is a fresh and healthy dish that most people love. It’s a combination of shredded green papaya, tomatoes, green beans, dried chillis, dried shrimps, lime juice, fish sauce and peanuts. All of the ingredients are mixed together and pounded for a few seconds. The result is an awesome experience for your taste buds. Another variation that you shouldn’t miss is the green mango variant called Som Tam Mamuang.

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Pad Thai by acameronhuff

Everyone that goes to Bangkok gets to try the world-famous Pad Thai. It’s basically stir-fried noodles and the ingredients include: soaked dried rice noodles, eggs, chopped tofu, shrimps, garlic, onions, chilli peppers, a dash of sugar, fish sauce and lime juice. There are many variants of Pad Thai but regardless of the differences in some ingredients, the result is always a delicious, filling and affordable meal that you’ll surely remember for quite some time.

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Mango Sticky Rice by williamnyk

What meal would be complete without a tasty dessert. Mango sticky rice is definitely one of the most popular desserts that you shouldn’t miss. It’s basically sticky rice with coconut cream on top and then a few slices of ripe mangoes. There are so many varieties of this dish. Some restaurants add ice cream, some make the sticky rice crispy on the outside to add texture, some add solid coconut curds, the varieties are almost endless.

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Tom Yum by u-suke

Tom yum is basically a soup dish made with kaffir leaves, lemon grass, lime juice, tomatoes, chillis, meat (usually mix seafood, but you can opt for chicken, pork or fish) and fish sauce. Some add coconut milk to add more flavor but some opt not to add it to maintain a clearer broth. Tom Yum is best served with white jasmin rice.

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Khao Mun Gai by TTseng

Khao Mun Gai is Thailand’s version of Hainanese chicken. To add a distinct and unique flavor, they use their local herbs and spices to flavor the dish. This dish is commonly found in small family restaurants and street food stalls around Bangkok.

These are just some of the food that you shouldn’t miss in Bangkok. Spend a few more days and treat yourself with an awesome gastronomic adventure that only Bangkok could offer.