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Best Dishes To Eat in Thailand - Experience The Most Enjoyable Foodie Moments at the Land of Smiles

Thai food has a lot to offer more than just the famous take-out pad Thai we all know about. In fact, anyone who has had a taste of Thailand's world-renowned dishes will say that your trip is not complete without trying out some of their mouthwatering local cuisines.

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Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup)

The unique flavour of this iconic soup dish offers the perfect mix of spicy, sweet, sour, and salty. It takes an extraordinary blend of aromatic lemongrass, chilli, shallots, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, galangal, juicy prawns, and a good deal of fish sauce to prepare this delectable dish. While tom yum goong is popular as a shrimp soup, you can add other meat as well, such as chicken, pork, or beef. This dish can be ordered in two variations- with or without coconut milk.

Tom yum goong is one of the most popular dishes served throughout the country as well as in restaurants in Mai Khao Phuket, including the likes of Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas.

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Tom Kha Gai (Chicken in Coconut Soup)

Tom Kha Gai can be described as a mildly spicy version of tom yum goong. Even if you are not a person who craves spicy food, this appetizing dish offers you the chance to have a taste of the same exquisite flavours. Creamy coconut milk, which is a key ingredient of the dish, makes it a rich sweet soup. Similar to many other Thai foods, you can substitute the chicken in the soup with any vegetarian option of your choice.

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Pad Thai (Stir-Fried Noodles)

If you find tom yum goong and tom Kha gai too spicy for your liking, pad thai promises to offer the tastes you desire. It is also one of the best dishes to start your exploration of Thai cuisines. While chicken and shrimp are the most popular variations of pad thai, you can also get it in vegetarian options. It is a cheap yet delicious meal that can be found on almost every street corner.

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Som Tam (Spicy Green Papaya Salad)

Som tam is the most popular salad in Thailand, which comes from the Northeastern part of the country. While this dish is available in several variations, the one that most people prefer is prepared using a combination of shredded green papaya, cherry tomatoes, chilli, garlic, peanuts, dried shrimps, carrots, beans, and fish sauce. To complement the crunch of the thin strips of green papaya, get it with a bowl of sticky rice.

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Yam Pla Duk Fu (Fried Catfish with Green Mango Salad)

If you were to describe this dish in two words, the words you will be looking for are "fluffy" and "crispy." It is served by pairing pieces of fried catfish with a sweet and spicy mango salad. Yam pla duk fu is popular as a great accompaniment to booze in Thailand. If you are to grab a beer with a couple of friends during your time in Thailand, now you know the perfect beer snack to get.