Travelling opens our minds to new experiences. One such experience is getting to taste diverse cuisine from different regions. Bangkok is one the most notable spots for its remarkable street food and exceptional tastes. It is highly advised that while in this busy Thai city, you try some of the most favourite foods that people from all over enjoy.
Popular Food in Bangkok
Different region has their unique delicacies. These are some of the popular food in Bangkok:
Pad Thai
Thailand is famous for its Pad Thais. This meal comprises rice noodles, eggs, tofu, and shrimp, which are fried with tamarind paste as a seasoning for fish sauce or sugar. This results in a yummy taste balance of sweetness, saltiness, and sourness. To make it more interesting, it can be garnished with peanuts and lime.
Som Tum or Papaya Salad
Another popular food in Bangkok onw must try is Som Tum, or papaya salad. In this dish, we will find unripe papaya shreds mixed with tomatoes, green beans, peanuts, or chili. Such a blend produces a hot and sour flavour on your palate due to its dressing, which is mainly lime juice and fish sauce. For light meals without sacrificing taste, one should consider Som Tum.
Tom Yum Goong
Tom yum soup with prawns is something we should try if we are fond of seafood, especially those that are spicy as well as slightly sour. It usually includes prawns as well as lemon grass stems, lime leaves, and galangal root. This kind of broth smells aromatic, besides being spicy.
Green Curry
Curry fans can never get enough of Thai Green Curry. This Thai meal uses green curry paste, coconut milk, poultry, and Thai eggplants. This dish is spicy, creamy and served with rice. The intense flavour of this dish will give us a sense of satisfaction and comfort.
Mango Sticky Rice
We shouldn’t forget to try some Mango Sticky Rice in Bangkok. Ingredients include fresh mango slices mixed with sticky rice drenched in coconut milk. The dish is so tasty due to the blend of flavours, including sweet and mildly salty ones. Therefore, it is a delicious dish to end our meal. When dining out in Bangkok or shopping for street food, we should taste these dishes.
Conclusion
Bangkok boasts different, colourful, and tasty foods. We should try the local dishes while we enjoy our stay in the urban area. However, don’t travel before taking out international travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances. Our attitude towards tourism should be based on fresh adventure rather than future worries.
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