6 Cheap and Delicious Thai Street Foods You Need To Try
You don't need to dine out in fancy restaurants to enjoy Thailand's food scene. In fact, it's discouraged. For less than 10 baht, you can indulge your taste buds in some of Thailand's best street foods.
Whether you're exploring the bustling streets of Bangkok, the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya or catching a tan on Thailand's famous beaches - a good, cheap meal will never be far away.
From a slew of ready to eat meals, snacks, fruits and drinks, here are the 6 Thai street foods you need to try before you die.
Pad See Eiw
If you're not feeling too adventurous, Pad See Eiw is a simple, but delicious dish. It's made with wide rice noodles, stir-fried in soy sauce and cooked together with your choice of meat and cabbage.
Or if you're vegetarian or vegan you can order this meal sans chicken or beef. For foodies who want to kick this dish up a notch, try it with dried chilli flakes or vinegar.
2. Som Tam
Som Tam is a classic Thai street food dish that's a great introduction to the country's penchant for spicy food.
It's usually served as a side dish and consists of green papaya, tomatoes, carrots, peanuts, and plenty of chillies. The ingredients are all mixed with a mortar to blend the flavours and create a delicious salad. If you can't handle the heat, it's best to ask for it mai pet (not spicy).
3. Kluay Tod
If you're craving something sweet while exploring the streets of Thailand, kluay tod won't disappoint your taste buds.
This Thai dish is made by deep frying bananas in a batter of desiccated coconut and sesame seeds. If you can, get them freshly fried or wait until they've cooled off to room temperature.
4. Kai Jeow
If you're on a tight budget, kai jeow will keep your stomach grumbles at bay. The dish is served at most Thai street food stalls, and consists of a omelette served over rice.
Unlike its Western counterparts, Thai omelettes are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Grab a plate for breakfast or enjoy it as a snack on the go.
5. Kao Niew Ma Muang
It should be considered sacrilege to go to Thailand and not try mango with sticky rice.
This dish is one of the most popular Thai desserts and is found at street stalls across the country. The best time to try kao niew ma muang is during mango season from April to May.
But if you're visiting later in the year, it won't be hard to find Thai street food vendors still serving this delicious treat.
6. Poh Pia Tod
