Seitan
Seitan is a vegetarian preparation of wheat that is shaped and seasoned in such a way as to hint at duck. It’s all over the place this time of year in Thailand and can make a surprisingly harmonious and delicious…
Thai-Chinese Vegetarianism
The Vegetarian festival of Tesagan Gin Je is in full swing and the streets are lined with yellow. Mock meats and things unabashedly vegetarian are front and center in every market throughout the city. And it’s a lovely change of…
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…
Pad Thai
Pad Thai is unquestionably the favorite stir fried noodle dish in all of Thailand. Rivaling Tom Yum it could possibly be the most popular food in the entire country. Pad Thai is quite well-liked by visitors and Thais alike. You…
Why Do Thais Love Their Rice?
Rice, in whatever shape or form, color or cooking technique, is Thailand’s most important staple food. Rice is an integral part of Thailand’s culture and its history, even more so than what bread is to western countries. Thai people simply…
