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Top 5 Thai Street Foods & How to Order Them
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Spoiler: This delicious blog and the photos will make you hungry. Read at your own risk. Bangkok just might be the Street Food Capital of the world based on the large variety of Thai and other foods available on any of its bustling streets. Thai foods are the most common that you will come across …
READ MOREThe Top 5 Activities as Winter is Coming in Thailand
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Winter is coming is the motto of House Stark in the HBO hit Game of Thrones. It’s become quite popular as a meme spreading throughout social media. As you may have guessed when you saw the weather forecast, Winter has finally arrived in Thailand! After the long and drawn out summer, Bangkokians and its visitors …
READ MOREPopular breakfast foods in Thailand
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When you are visiting Thailand you will find that Western-style breakfasts are not very common. It is a good idea to manage your expectations that you may not find toasted bread, scrambled eggs, sausages, French toast, or a bowl of your favorite cereal with milk at the breakfast table. With the exception of hotels and …
READ MORENeighborhood Chronicles: Bangkunnon Road
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Head over from the Rattanakosin, Old City area of Bangkok to the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River and you can really find some unique treasures such as the Siriraj Hospital Medical Museum(housing medical experiments and even a forensic museum) or the Royal Barge Museum (home of the ornamental boats used in ceremonial processions …
READ MORETao Teung : A Unique Thai-Hainanese Dessert
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Tao Teung or Tao Teung Yen (cold) is a Hainanese dessert featuring Boi Kia, glutinous rice flour dumplings and many other things from cooked beans to water chestnuts to Chinese grass jelly to candied tubers to fresh jackfruit- all served in the same bowl with brown sugar syrup and crushed ice. The various ingredients lend …
READ MOREThai Roti: Pan-Fried Crowd Pleaser
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Roti, a tasty pan-fried bread, is a popular snack. Similar to Paratha of Indian origin and Malaysia’s Roti canai, roti is widely served all over Thailand. There are both sweet and savory versions, which can vary in style from vendor to vendor and province to province, however the taste is always a surefire winner! In …
READ MOREKhao Soi: The Uniqueness of Northern Thailand
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Khao Soi is a deliciously rich, creamy, slightly spicy yellow curry dish originating in Northern Thailand. This classic Northern Thai soup will satisfy your craving for a Thai curry dish combined with tender braised meat (chicken, beef are favorites) in a coconut curry broth with boiled and fried noodles. It’s easy to eat, delicious and …
READ MOREThai Grilled Bananas: Good Source of Calories
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Today I’d like to share with you another delicious Thai treat which is widely available around the streets in Bangkok and also a good source of potassium, vitamins and carbohydrates for fitness lovers! I am talking about grilled/baked bananas Kluay Tap (กล้วยทับ) or Kluay Ping (กล้วยปิ้ง) drizzled with a sweet coconut caramel sauce. Now, you may …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight: Prachak Ped Yang (Roasted Duck)
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Interview with Khun Panisa Mahasirimongkol, who has stepped up to take the lead from her dad, Sanguan Mahasirimongkol the owner of Prachak Ped Yang- a legendary institution famous for roasted duck. Sanguan Mahasirimongkol- who remains very much active at Prachak Ped Yang – How long has Prachak Ped Yang been here? This shop opened in 1909, so …
READ MOREChinatown Food Crawl: Photo Blog
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It’s no wonder that Chinatown Food Crawl is one of our most visited food tour hotspots. This week we came up with an idea to share some cool photos from our Chinatown food tour. Hope you will enjoy these! Foodies enjoying their evening tour in Yaowrat, Chinatown It’s all about the juice! Can …
READ MOREThe Humble Khao Man Gai – Simple Dish, Big Flavor
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Khao Man Gai is often called the Thai variation of Hainanese Chicken Rice. It’s very unique to Thai cuisine, however, as on its own, it is free of spice or any additional flavors, unlike most Thai dishes. It is however, very popular! Khao Man Gai literally means rice oily chicken in Thai. The water used …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight: Fish cakes (Thod man pla-graay)
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We had a chance to talk with Khun Wilai, Owner of Fish Cake business What is your name? – My name is Khun Wilai. How long has the fish cake business been here? – It has been 30 years! Please tell us little about your business? – Catching featherback fish has been the profession of my husband’s …
READ MORERiz at the Border: A Photo Blog at Chong Chom Market
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Location: Surin-Chong Chom Road, Ban Dan Phatthana | Dan subdistrict, Kap Choeng, Thailand Similar to many markets around the Northeast, Isaan, Chong Chom border market is a local market where you can find many things to buy from children’s toys to electrical goods. During my recent visit to my in-law’s house, I visited this market along with my wife …
READ MOREInsects: Alternative Source of Proteins
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Full of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and minerals – yes, all of these benefits can come from different types of insects around us. Though some of them look extremely scary, many of them are edible and pack quite a nutritious punch! Thailand is one of those countries where eating insects is common. If you visit …
READ MORETaste of Thailand: 10th Best Thai Food Blog
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We are very pleased to announce that the Taste of Thailand Food Tours Blog has been listed as one of the top 30 Thai Food Blogs onFeedspot! You can find the list here:http://blog.feedspot.com/thai_food_blogs/ We ranked 10th, wow! Taste of Thailand Food Tours is not simply a food tour, it’s also a place to learn …
READ MOREGuide Spotlight Interview: Khun Thee
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We would love to introduce our tour guides as professional storytellers! Why? Because storytelling plays a major role in Taste of Thailand Food Tours. In fact, Thailand is a country with rich historical and cultural heritage. Bangkok is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in Asia but it also has a lot of tourist attractions …
READ MOREThai Sauce Spotlight: Nam Prik Kapi
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Sauces and condiments are widely used in Thai cuisine. They add extra flavor and spice to all types of dishes from noodles to stir-fries after they are cooked and presented. Today we are going to highlight, Nam Prik Kapi, which is actually more of a dip. It is made with fermented shrimp paste, chilies, and …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Food Tours Guide Spotlight: Khun Jah
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Food Specialist &Tour guide, K. Jah Tour guides are the heart of our food tour business and recently Taste of Thailand had this opportunity to sit down with our guide KhunJah to find out a little bit more about her. -Where are you from originally? -Nakonpathom (City of the Great Stupa),which is a peaceful city …
READ MOREThe Mighty Mayong-chit: A Must Try Summer Fruit!
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In Thailand, certain fruits are available seasonally, such as durian, mangosteen, longan, lychee, and mango. Thais look forward to savouring these delectable treats and often tend to go overboard, enjoying them to the maximum. Mayong- chit, is no exception! However, you will have to act quickly as it’s season lasts only a few weeks from …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Vendor Spotlight: Bae Sun Li Dessert Chinatown
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Bae Sun LiDessert is a well-known pastry shop located at the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown, Yaowarat. Taste of Thailand Food Tours had the opportunity to sit with KhunMonthon, the shop owner last week where he told us about his shop and pastry business. -Good afternoon KhunMonthon! – Hello, I am MontonAsavajindajitra, I am the owner …
READ MORECelebrating Bangkok’s Spots on the 50 Best List, 2017
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Bangkok is famous for nightlife, shopping, and plenty of amazing food!You can find great eats from the low budget to the extreme in price. Once only know for local, traditional Thai specialties, Bangkok has now taken its place on the global food stage because of its variety in cuisine and experimental restaurants creating fresh new …
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