Types of Food:

Thailand undoubtedly has some of the world’s most fascinating cooking traditions and etiquette surrounding food. Certainly a significant aspect of the country’s culture, part of the appeal not only lies in sampling all the exquisite flavours and textures but understanding how they are meant to be consumed and enjoyed.

Northern Thai Food: Khao Soi

A classic Northern Thai noodle commonly found especially in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The word “khao” in Thai basically means “rice” but surprisingly, non of the ingredients made from rice. Khao Soi is a traditional food that was influenced from Burmese Muslim cuisine, so it is usually made with beef and chicken (can made with pork or other meats as well but not pupular) combines with boiled and crispy noodles served with slight pickled lettuce.

North-Eastern Thailand:Sai Krok Isaan

Isaan Sausage or Sai Krok Isaan is a much loved local munched street food from Isaan that can be found throughout Thailand. Its unique savoury, sour, and a little bit sweet flavours come from a mix of fermented pork, garlic and rice which give them a sour flavour, and then seasoned with salt and pepper. In some recipes, they also add vermicelli (glass noodles) to create more texture. Their skins are crunchy at first bite but when you start to chew, all the flavours will come out and spread all over your mouth. To experience a perfect Isaan flavour, you should eat it along with fresh green chillies, galam, and thin cuts of ginger.

Central Thai Food:Hor Mok Pla

Hor Mok is a fish mousse flavored with red curry paste, egg and coconut cream before being streamed in banana leaf cups. It is a perfect combination of creamy, salty and sweet tastes (may be slightly spicy in some recipes). Also, it goes well together with rice. In Thai, “Hor” means to wrap, “Mok” refers to a traditional cooking method in which food is placed on banana leaves and cooked on charcoal and “Pla” is translated as fish. Hor Mok doesn’t originate in Thailand but has been adapted to fit into the framework of Thai cuisine. Currently, it has become one of the popular Thai dishes that often ordered in restaurants not only in Central part but all over Thailand.

Southern Thai Food:Bai Liang Phad Kai

A mouthwatering vegetable dish that people who don’t like vegetables can eat! Bai Liang is named a queen of local vegetables in the South of Thailand. It’s usually eaten as a side dish or stir-fried with either chili paste or egg. It has a unique flavour – greasy, sweet and mind. This dish is good for everyone as it’s healthy, not spicy and yummy!