{"id":83,"date":"2025-12-06T18:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T18:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socializenews.com\/?p=83"},"modified":"2025-12-06T18:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T18:31:28","slug":"best-10-street-foods-to-try-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socializenews.com\/?p=83","title":{"rendered":"BEST 10 STREET FOODS TO TRY IN THAILAND"},"content":{"rendered":"

I recently decided to make Bangkok my home base \u2013 for three months, at least. And whilst initially feeling overwhelmed at the chaos and bustle of the city, I quickly grew to love Thailand, the people, and of course, the food.<\/p>\n

I personally think that the local food is extremely underrated \u2013 and let\u2019s be honest, \u2018food\u2019 isn\u2019t the first thing you think of when you think Bangkok. But from\u00a0guay jab<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>to\u00a0suki<\/em>, there\u2019s so many dishes to fall in love with. And I\u2019m a strong believer that once you\u2019re familiar with the food, a place can easily become home.<\/p>\n

Also, quick side note: if you\u2019re new to the city and want a local introduction, MagicalTrip is a great way to dip your toes in (and I recommend their\u00a0Bangkok food tour via TukTuk). Their small-group tours are led by local guides who share their favourite hidden food spots and little cultural insights along the way. It\u2019s such an easy, welcoming way to get a feel for the real Bangkok \u2013 especially if you\u2019re still finding your footing in all the beautiful chaos.<\/p>\n

So, without further ado, here\u2019s 10 of the absolute best street foods to try during your time in Thailand, with a special emphasis on Bangkok and Phuket.<\/p>\n

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1. Steamed Shrimp and Pork Dumplings (Khanom Jeeb)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I\u2019m going to start this article with my absolute favourite dish. I tried my first ever\u00a0khanom jeeb<\/em>\u00a0whilst exploring the city with\u00a0A Chef\u2019s Tour\u00a0\u2013 and I\u2019m not going to lie, I have since frequented their recommended dumpling place way too many times. These delicate dumplings are a work of art, each one carefully handcrafted and steamed to perfection. The texture of the shrimp really adds to the dish, and the people making them are all super lovely.<\/p>\n

2. Grilled Meat with Satay and Cucumber Relish (Moo Satay)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 After trying satay in both Indonesia and Malaysia and discovering that it\u2019s one of the most convenient and yet delicious street food snacks to ever exist, I was pleasantly surprised to have satay again in Thailand. Here, I was met with skewers of juicy, grilled meat served with a zesty cucumber relish and creamy peanut sauce. My mouth is watering just writing about it.<\/p>\n

3. Chicken Sukiyaki Noodles (Suki)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Craving something comforting? Look no further than a steaming bowl of sukiyaki noodles. Tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and glass noodles (my personal favourite type of noodles) come together in a flavourful broth, and I swear, it heals something inside of me each time I eat it.<\/p>\n

4. Pennywort Juice<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I\u2019d never tried anything like this juice before, but apparently pennywort is good for circulation and due to how often I fall during rollerskating, when I went out with A Chef\u2019s Tour I was absolutely covered in bruises. The taste of the drink was herbal with a hint of sweetness, and frankly, it\u2019s the perfect companion as you explore the vibrant sights and sounds of the city. Plus, it\u2019s a great way to cool down under the Bangkok sun (who knew it could be both so hot\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>humid??).<\/p>\n

5. Rolled Rice Noodles and Crispy Pork Soup (Guay Jab)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Dive into a bowl of\u00a0guay jab<\/em>\u00a0and experience the comforting embrace of rolled rice noodles and crispy pork in a super delicious broth. It\u2019s the ultimate comfort food for any noodle lover, and whilst I very rarely eat pork, even I recommend it.<\/p>\n

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6. Soy Sauce Ice Cream<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Due to my lactose intolerance, I couldn\u2019t eat more than a spoonful of this strange little treat \u2013 but believe me, it\u2019s absolutely delicious! It was completely unexpected \u2013 after all, how often do you hear about soy sauce ice-cream?! It surprised me just how well the savoury and umami tones of the soy balance out the sweet creaminess of the ice-cream, and it\u2019s not a dish I\u2019m going to be forgetting any time soon.<\/p>\n

7. Fried Chinese Chive Dumplings (Gui Chai)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I\u2019d already noticed these dumplings on several street corners in Bangkok, yet was a tad shy at trying them myself \u2013 hence why A Chef\u2019s Tour was so handy! Each bite revealed a burst of savoury chive goodness, making it another one of those dishes that I would end up consuming what can only be called an impressive amount of times.<\/p>\n

8. Spicy Seafood Soup (Poh Teak)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Personally, I\u2019m a tad too weak to handle a lot of spice \u2013 but a bowl of spicy seafood soup was actually a great way to sweat out against the heat of the city and accustom myself. Filled with shrimp, fish, and fragrant herbs, it\u2019s a flavour-packed dish that\u2019s sure to leave you feeling both satisfied and warmed to the core.<\/p>\n

9. Wok Fried Morning Glory (Pad Pak Bung)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Now I don\u2019t know about you guys but I absolutely LOVE morning glory, and apparently especially when paired with garlic and chilli. I could probably eat this one dish with every single meal from here on out.<\/p>\n

10. Mango and Sticky Rice (Khao Neiw Mamuang)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Can you believe that after months of travelling South East Asia, Bangkok was the first time I tried mango sticky rice? But boy, am I glad that I did! This is now my #1 sweet treat to get here (less than an hour ago I ate it for my breakfast), featuring ripe mangoes served with sticky rice and drizzled with coconut cream. It\u2019s sweet, it\u2019s salty, and it\u2019s super refreshing. It might just be one of my favourite things about Thailand.<\/p>\n

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Eating with A Chef\u2019s Tour<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve spoken about\u00a0A Chef\u2019s Tour\u00a0and my love for this company previously on this blog (for example, when talking about\u00a0Bogot\u00e1, and then my favourite food scene,\u00a0Kuala Lumpur), but after going out with them in Bangkok wanted to hype them up again a little more.<\/p>\n

It started in Phuket Old Town, right by Ranong Market: scooters buzzing past, the air rich with turmeric and lime, locals setting up for the day. The city was waking up and frankly, so was my appetite.<\/p>\n

We spent the morning wandering through narrow backstreets, meeting vendors who\u2019ve been serving the same dishes for decades. Each stop came with a story about family recipes, about how the south\u2019s food reflects the mix of Thai, Malay and Chinese influence, and about how every ingredient carries a bit of history. We tried Michelin star roadside snacks (divine!!) and visited areas I absolutely would not have found by myself.<\/p>\n

We tried everything from warm savoury bites fresh off the wok to bright, fiery southern curries and noodles I\u2019d never seen before. The flavours were bolder than I\u2019d expected: spicy, tangy, full of herbs and coconut, but balanced in that perfect Thai way.<\/p>\n

My personal favourite was dessert: it was delicious, it was a little fancy, and it was the perfect way to end my trip. I\u2019m not going to tell you what it is though: you have to try it for yourself.<\/p>\n

By the time we ended the tour, I was full of food\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0full of connection: to the city, to people, to a side of Thai cuisine I\u2019d known existed but hadn\u2019t really experienced. I wandered back under the mid-morning sun with new favourite flavours, and contact info for the vendors (yes, I asked). This wasn\u2019t just a food tour: it was a lesson in how much culture and memory can live in a bowl. <3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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