Massaman Curry
Massaman curry comes from Malaysia, and is the perfect mild introduction to real Thai food. Comprising of brown curry powder (nam phrik kaeng massaman) with a coconut cream base, along with peanuts, potato chunks and chicken or beef, massaman curry…
Jok – Rice Soup
Often eaten for breakfast, though people enjoy this dish any time of day or night, rice soup or “Jok” is a staple food amongst Thais. Although sometimes it may be cooked plain, or else with shrimp, chicken or liver, by…
Bami Nam – Egg Noodle Soup
There’s nothing quite as good as this deliciously savory bowl of egg wheat noodles, mixed with a thick and tasty broth of chicken stock, meat and a few vegetables for good measure. Ask for “Bami nam”, choose from mixed pork,…
Gui-tiaw Rua – Pork or Beef Noodles
Available from many noodle stalls across the city, it’s possible to order this tasty bowl of pork or beef noodles. Both of these types are called “Gui-tiaw rua”. Originally it comes from Ayutthaya and is made from rice noodles and…
Tom Yam Goong
This is the ambassador of Thai food and is known throughout the world. Tom Yam Goong is a mix of hot, sweet, sour and spicy flavors along with tangy lemongrass and tender shrimp. It is the original Thai dining experience. With…
How to Grow Chili at Home
Chili is a food spice that is mostly used in Thai cooking and other Asian cuisine. The hot feeling in the mouth gives you good appetite and it is good for the heart. It contains anti-oxidants. Chilies can be grown…
Gaeng Phet – Thai Red Curry
Without a doubt the spiciest curry on sale in Bangkok (outside of the Indian restaurants of course!) is “Gaeng Phet” which literally means ‘spicy curry’. The curry gets its distinctive red color from the tons of small red chilies that…
Phad Siew – Fried Rice Noodles with Soy Sauce
Delicious either for lunch, dinner or even just as a quick snack, “Phad siew” is a scrumptious mix of stir fried rice noodles, together with garlic, kale, egg, pork and a very tasty soy sauce sprinkled with white pepper, all…
