Culinary Gems in the Chatuchak Weekend Market - Delectable Dishes Foodies Should Not Miss

Khanom Krok, also known as Thai coconut pancakes, is a popular street food that's both affordable and easy to enjoy in a single bite. However, it's best to savour it slowly as these freshly made treats are piping hot. The rich coconut flavour and aroma are created in a small, circular oven similar to a Takoyaki grill. As you stroll through the market, you'll come across numerous stalls offering this delectable snack which makes a great snack to enjoy slowly as you continue your hunt for bargains!

Thailand's street food scene is filled with a wide range of flavourful snacks, one of which is fried dough balls. This beloved treat is made from a simple blend of wheat and tapioca flour, mixed with sweet potatoes, salt, sugar, egg yolks, and coconut milk; it is then deep-fried to a golden crisp. Packed with energy, fried dough balls make for an ideal snack for those on the move. It’s a common offering at many market stalls here so keep an eye out for it.

Since this market is so huge, you are bound to work up a sweat walking about and to help you cool down, nothing beats having a refreshing fresh fruit smoothie! The great thing is, that you can easily find vendors offering smoothies using fruits like orange, pineapple, watermelon and banana or even coconut. You can find smoothie shops in different zones and one of them is called The Breakfast Club BKK which you will come across in Section 3 of the market zone.

If you prefer to avoid spicy food, Khao Moo Daeng which is a flavourful pork dish is the perfect choice. This dish consists of tender slices of red barbecued pork (or crispy pork) drizzled with a sweet sauce and served with rice. In addition to the pork, it typically includes Chinese sweet sausages, a boiled egg, and cucumber slices. Khao Moo Daeng is widely available across Thailand, from small street stalls to popular restaurants. 

Pad Thai is undoubtedly one of the most internationally recognized Thai dishes. It features stir-fried noodles with shrimp, peanuts, scrambled eggs, and bean sprouts, accompanied by a variety of fresh vegetables served as side dishes. You may have tried this dish in your home country but nothing beats sampling it in the country of its origin and a great place for this is the Chatuchak Weekend Market within easy reach of properties like Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18. In fact, if you are based at such a well-placed hotel in Sukhumvit, you can easily enjoy foodie adventures at nearby restaurants that will serve this dish among many other Thai culinary creations.

Som Tum, or green papaya salad, is a beloved Thai dish enjoyed by both locals and visitors. Here's a fun fact; it was ranked #46 in CNN GO's list of the world's top 50 best dishes in both 2011 and 2018. Given its popularity, it's a must-try when visiting Thailand! Consider looking for this dish as you continue your exploration of the Chatuchak Weekend Market where there is invariably something new to buy and savour around each corner!