Bangkok’s food scene is not only delicious and affordable, but also impressively diverse. We loved it so much that I felt it deserved its own post to highlight some of the amazing meals we enjoyed. You can right click each picture and open it in a new tab to view more clearly.
Thai Food
We love the bold, delicious flavors of Thai food—sweet, sour, spicy, and salty all in one bite. The desserts are super fun too, with some really cool and unexpected combos.
Chicken Pad Thai and Coconut Water straight out of a coconut
Boat Noodles, super flavorful and traditionally sold from boats along Bangkok's canals (beef on the left, pork on the right)
Pineapple Fried Rice
Thai Sticky Rice with Fried Chicken Wings and Papaya Salad (apparently, sticky rice can be paired with savory dishes)
Crab and Scrambled Eggs over Rice with Siracha Sauce on the Side
Scrambled Eggs with Red Ant Eggs in Fish Sauce (It's a tasty dish; ant egg kinda pops when you bite into it.)
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Stir Fried Morning Glory (It's simple but packed with flavor: crunchy, savory, and slightly spicy, definitely one of my favorite veggie dishes here in Thailand.)
Fish Green Curry
Massaman Curry with Chicken (It blends Persian, Indian, and Malay flavors, typically featuring chicken, potatoes, and peanuts in a rich coconut milk base.)
Tom Yum Soup with Giant Shrimp
Crab Meat Yellow Curry (it tasted better than it looked LOL), and Stink Bean Stir Fry with Shrimp (those beans are known for their pungent smell and slight bitterness in taste)
Seafood Spaghetti with Tom Yum Cream Sauce (It’s packed with flavor—and yes, those really are spaghetti noodles!)
Thai Braised Oyster Omelet (I fount it tastier, more fried and crispier than the Taiwanese style)
Grilled Giant River Prawn with Seafood Sauce
Fish with Lime Sauce (It's so flavorful and probably my favorite Thai dish!)
Salt-Crusted Fish with Seafood Dipping Sauce (The skin is peeled off and not eaten due to its saltiness, but it keeps the fish inside juicy and tender, infused with subtle flavor from the salt crust.)
Grilled Catfish
Fried Sea Bass in Fish Sauce with Mango Salsa
Khanom Bueang (Thai crispy pancakes or Thai crepes)
Roti with Egg, Banana, and Condensed Milk at Night Market Jodd Fairs (This is the only food we got from Jodd Fairs where things are overpriced and many businesses sell the same food. Don't think it's worth the hype.)
Coconut Milk Custard
Banana Fritters, and Coconut Ice Cream with 4 toppings: green pandan noodles, ruby water chestnut tapioca, yellow corn soup, and lotus seeds in the ramekin
We got this dessert for free—simple, refreshing, and delicious. ChatGPT says it's Foi Thong over shaved ice. Foi Thong, which means "golden threads," is made from egg yolks boiled in syrup, so it's sweet, delicate, and slightly sticky. This is a perfect description of the actual taste and texture.
Avocado Honey Smoothie (I never imagined using avocado in desserts!)
I finally met the famous Roti Lady of Bangkok in person! If you haven’t heard of her, here is her YouTube channel. Andrew and I stumbled across it last year while watching Thai food videos. Her roti was really good, easily the best we've had in Bangkok!
Roti Lady's amazing roti
Burmese Food
In recent years, Bangkok has seen a growing number of Burmese people fleeing the ongoing civil war in neighboring Myanmar. As a result, Burmese cuisine has gained popularity across the city. We tried a couple of Burmese dishes and found them delicious. They're distinctly different from Thai food: less spicy, a stronger emphasis on salty and sour flavors, and a frequent use of fermented fish as a staple ingredient.
Burmese Fried Tofu (It's made from chickpea flour instead of soybeans, so it's less dense and more custardy than East Asian tofu.)
Tofu Crackers with Mayo and Ketchup
Fish Rice
Mohinga, the national dish of Myanmar (mix rice noodles and various toppings with the rich, fermented fish broth)
British Pub Food
We noticed quite a few British pubs, probably thanks to all the Brits in Bangkok, so we gave a few a try. Honestly, some dishes were better than what we’ve had in the States!
Cottage Pie, delicious and generously sized
Steak and Kidney Pie (I don't think I've seen this on menus very often back in the States.)
A cold Chang beer with some flavorful Thai basil peanuts, an awesome and creative fusion snack
