Joanna James
Street food in Bangkok provides delicious, cheap, and convenient meals and it is one of the best ways to get in touch with the local culture. Here are a few not to be missed food.
This is a go-to-salty snack among Thai people. Served sizzling and fried, it will truly entice your taste buds when in Bangkok. Known as a country with a long history of eating insects, Thailand continues to have this trend. If you are looking for a gateway to insect-eating, bamboo worms will be a great option. Its popcorn-like texture is not to be missed.
Also known as 'dancing shrimp', this dish will be a sweet surprise for those who are trying it out for the first time. Goong ten hails from Northern Thailand. It features scrumptious shrimp tossed in a fish sauce seasoning and fresh lime. If you are based at one of the best serviced apartments in Bangkok the likes of Somerset Riverside Bangkok, you have easy access to some of the street food outlets to try out dishes like Goong ten.
Want to try out an iconic cow's blood soup? It comes as a part of a rich Thai tradition. In ancient Thailand vendors have travelled long distances to serve bowls of this beef broth noodle soup (translated as 'boat noodles). It has been customarily served with a generous dash of cow's blood. Victory Monument's "boat noodle alley" is famous for this soup.
Hailing from Northeastern Thailand, this dish is popular among locals for its medley of flavours and spiciness. Red and their eggs are essential ingredients in this. The most known way of tasting this dish is either with a spicy salad or added to an omelet.
Try out 'kind of fruits'! This fruit has historical roots in Bangkok running into a thriving international market. In your first acquaintance, you will keep a step back as for its nearly nauseatingly sour smell which some might find oddly appealing. You should consider having this food with coconut milk and sticky rice. You'll not regret it!
Yes, these beans are known to be a bit stinky, thus the name! Nonetheless, it is one of the most flavourful dishes originating from southern Thailand. Locally called "Sa Tor", this dish can be found in street stalls. The stink beans are stir-fried with meat or fish and chillies and served with freshly steamed rice to be enjoyed. Despite its not-so-enticing smell, stink beans are known to prevent health conditions like diabetes, anaemia, blood pressure issues and even cure hangovers and depression.
Yet another favourite snack for when you are on the go, duck beak served grilled has an amazing salty taste. When marinated in soy sauce and flame-grilled the duck beak gives a chewy texture and delightful taste for a boost of energy. It is also a common snack among late-night party goers in Thailand.
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