Khanom Jeen – Thai Spaghetti
Although this is really a noodle dish, in every respect “Khanom Jeen” looks, tastes and feels just like Western spaghetti, hence its English name. Made from rice, boiled and mixed with a curry or creamy coconut sauce, the beauty of…
Gaeng Kiaow Waan – Thai Green Curry
This is one of the three main curries that you’ll find throughout Bangkok. “Gaeng kiaow waan” takes its name from the green chilies that are added to it to give it a spicy kick. However, due to its complex mix…
Raad Na – Fried Noodles in Thick Sauce
This is one of the most commonly eaten dishes served at lunchtime in Thailand. Originating from Chinese cuisine “Raad Na” is made from the best thick rice noodles, although it can also be made from egg noodles or vermicelli as…
Yum Woon Sen – Spicy Thai Salad
Yum woon sen is easily one of the most popular of the many different kinds of Thai salad, most often eaten by Thais as a companion to beer or whiskey. Hot and spicy, “Yum woon sen” contains an interesting mix…
Khao Man Gai – Steamed Chicken with Rice and Soybean Sauce
This is another popular dish that you’ll see on many street corners and sidewalks around Bangkok. Called “Khao man gai”, basically it’s just chicken with rice, but the way it’s prepared proves to make it taste delicious. The chicken is…
Panaeng Curry
An easy name to remember, this is a rich and delicious red curry dish that is immensely popular with Westerners in Thailand, Panaeng curry. Malay influenced, it has a much sweeter taste than other kinds of red curry. The rich, creamy…
Khao Pad
Continuing on our column on Thai street food here is the selected dish this week: Khao Pad is one dish that you probably know quite well already. Famous across the world, Thai fried rice is pretty much standard fare and you’ll…
Pad Graprao Moo
We will continue our column on Thai Food like we did last year with a new post every other Sunday. For the next months we will have some short posts on many of the different dishes available on the street…
