Joanna James
Smells, textures and spices are combined in perfect unison to bring to the world the wonders of Thai cuisine. Bangkok has always been one of the major hotspots within the nation and therefore is home to some of the most delicious versions of Thai specialities on earth.
When you are dining in Bangkok whether it is on the street side or at a location such as the Avani Atrium Bangkok, you are sure to find some papaya salad on the menu. This sweet and tangy side dish is an explosion of flavour that makes it quite irresistible after you try it for the first time.
Filled with sugar, fish sauce, lime as well as shredded green papaya along with a series of other flavours, this dish is a must-try during a visit to Thailand.
The Hot and Sour Prawn Soup is simply delicious. Comprised of a savoury soup that is jam-packed with prawn, vegetables as well as spices, this dish makes for a great meal during a rainy day and is quite commonplace in Thai kitchens around the world and dearly beloved within Thailand as well.
Possibly one of the most well-known Thai dishes there is, Pad Thai has hit levels of popularity across the globe in a way that is unparalleled. This combination of perfectly cooked noodles, meat, vegetables and spices is what brought Thai cuisine the standing it currently enjoys on the global stage.
With a powerful punch of flavour that keeps you coming back from more, there is no dish that needs to be atop your list of things to try when in Thailand.
While Thai desserts are maybe quite underrated, the Mango with Sticky rice dish sticks out too many people as a genuine crowd-pleaser. Whether you are enjoying it after a hefty meal or on a sunny day, it never fails to put a smile on your face. With the sweet coconut milk poured over the rice and served with cool tangy mangoes it is hard to go wrong and is a good reason to never skip dessert in Thailand!
This curry has always left those who had the opportunity to taste it, drooling for more. With a complex array of ingredients creating the basis for the Massaman curry paste, it is mixed with meat, potatoes as well as coconut milk to make the most delectable curry that can be eaten with rice.
A dish that truly warms your heart, the world would be a dark place without some Massaman curry in it.
No one does stir-fries quite like the Thai. With the excellent use of herbs and textures, this dish brings together the beauty of a simple bowl of steamed rice together with a delicious portion of meat to deliver the fusion of remarkable flavour, fragrance and spice.
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