Cuisine in Thailand

Street Food

If you truly want to taste authentic Thai food, then nothing compares to eating street food. Street food is not road kill but spots found all over Thailand, where vendors and food carts locate, to bring a variety of foods to the masses. From ready to eats meals to sweet snacks, you can soon get swept up in the excitement of trying the freshest Thai food in the world.

Dating back to the early 1960's when the popularity of street food rose with the population, external and Internal factors caused housewives to cook on the streets. Chinatown which is also known as Yaowarat is known to be the birthplace of street food in Thailand and still, today is one of the largest spots for tourists to visit to taste delicacies such as stunning tasting satay.

You can visit Banglamphu (Bangkok's Old Town) for amazing curries such as gang kiew waan gai and gang som goong. Sukhumvit offers more traditional noodle dishes like giem ee. For something, a little more gourmet Silom road has Khao soy which is Northern Thailand most famous dish. So whether you want to eat fried insects or Tom Yum Kung, the streets of Thailand are where to be.

Restaurants

Thai cuisine has become extremely popular all over the world and for good reason. With mixtures of sweet and sour, spice and all things nice, if you think your local takeaway is amazing prepare to have your socks blown off. Thailand boasts amazing restaurants and great prices. Bursting with flavours the food you taste will truly tickle your taste buds. Here are just a few of the restaurants that have earned an amazing reputation with tourists.

Suay Restaurant is run by Thailand born chef Tammasak Choolong who has created a menu inspired by traditional Thai cuisine. Incorporating the freshest ingredients to create signature dishes like crab cakes with mango chutney and sweet chilli aloli, you know the restaurant is good when the locals fill each table every night.

Found in Klongtoey, Bangkok The Green Garden fuses European dishes with Thai cuisine. Cleansing your pallet on arrival with a refreshing beverage, once you taste one of the classic dishes such as a beef stroganoff with a green papaya salad, the burst of flavours with leave you speechless. The interior is very modern and offers a relaxing environment to enjoy your excellent meal.

Afternoon Tea in the Treetops (Koh Kood)

There is something very British about afternoon tea. Bringing a taste of home to Thailand with a twist, you can enjoy a dining experience like no other. In a giant bird nest which is suspended 15ft above ground, you will get to taste some of the local cakes and fruits which have to be tasted to be described. Sounds crazy well it certainly will be something you will never forget.

Koh Kood is the only Island in Thailand what offers such an experience. Based on a treehouse structure that looks out onto the coast, not only is the food amazing but the backdrop and view you witness as the sun sets is spectacular. Even the way the food arrives will put a huge smile on your face.

Your waiter swings in like Tarzan on a zip line, holding a bamboo pouch which carries delicious treats and gourmet bites such as almond macaroons and fresh salads. The overall experience will have you never wanting to leave. You really do feel like you are in a fairytale story the setting is that romantic.