List of Food to Try in Koh Lanta - The delectable Thai cuisine

Starting off the list we have what is probably the most popular dish in northern Thailand. Khao Soi is basically a noodle soup served with a delicious curry made of coconut milk broth and an assortment of herbs and spices. The dish is typically served with succulent pieces of chicken or beef, as well as sides of lime, shallots or pickles to really bring out the flavour. This can be found on the menu of any room service at Krabi resorts the likes of Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort.

If you've wondered where "sour Thai soup" gets its inspiration from, look no further than Tom Yam. Tom Yam is a think broth-like soup which typically consists of shrimp and a variety of vegetables and spices, although chicken and prawn versions of the dish are also common. It's wholesome, delicious, and is sure to leave your taste buds tingling.

If you are a fan of fried rice dishes, you are in for a treat. Khao Phat is a delicious dish of rice served with juicy chunks of crab meat and a boiled egg with a watery yolk; talk about a comfort-food dish.

When you order a dish of Phat Kaphrao, what you will get is a dish of flash-fried chicken served with holy basil and a hearty serving of fresh red chillies. The chicken is typically served with white rice and a boiled egg. The spicy chicken perfectly complements the wholesome rice, making it a great dish.

Ever since the 1930s, this dish, containing egg noodles, served with tofu, egg, and shrimp has been a hit in Thailand. The real winner of this dish, however, is the mouth-watering seasoning made of lime, tamarind, vinegar, and fish sauce.

Laap is one of Thai cuisine's exquisite dishes, which is made up of sensational minced meat and rice. The minced meat is cooked and seasoned to perfection offering a delightful aroma and an unforgettable flavour. Meat lovers looking for a wholesome meal definitely ought to try it.

Yam is considered to be Thai cuisine's spin on salads. When you order a dish of Yam, you can expect a dish made up of a bed of succulent pieces of meat of your choice topped off with an assortment of freshly diced vegetables. But that's not all, the dish comes with a delectable dressing/sauce that brings the dish together and is sure to bring satisfaction to your taste buds.

Kai Yang is a meat extravaganza that is just as delicious as it is popular. Imagine a whole chicken marinated in a combination of spices, herbs and sauces, which is then grilled to perfection and served with a side of green papaya and sticky rice, that is what you get when you order Kai Yang.