Thailand is a major attraction for tourists due to its amazing landscape and attractions. It is also known as the Land of Smiles. The economy of the country largely depends on tourism. Thai cuisine is widely appreciated due to its delicious taste. Thai street food is spicy, that enhances the taste of ingredients. Let’s have a look at the dishes you must try from a quality restaurant on your visit to Thailand.

Gaeng Tai Pla:

It is a spicy seafood stew that constitutes grilled fish, carrots, bamboo shoots, beans and fish kidney. It is a sour and spicy dish. Therefore, ask for a mild dish if you can’t eat spicy food.

Tom Yum Goong:

Tom Yum Goong is the staple soup of Thailand. It is a hot and spicy soup that is prepared from shrimps, tomatoes, mushrooms, galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves. There are two major variations of the soup. You can order the sour soup if you like your soups creamy and rich. However, you should stick to tom yum nam sai if you don’t prefer sour and creamy.

Gaeng Hanglay:

Gaeng hanglay or Thai hanglay curry is a spicy curry, prepared from green chilies, shrimps, garlic and shallots. There are different variations of the dish that are served with pork, beef or chicken. Some restaurants also add roasted peanuts and pickled garlic to enhance its taste.

Panang Curry:

It is a sweet dish that you must try during your stay in Thailand. The curry is prepared from coconut milk and is garnished with kaffir lime leaves. It has an amazing taste and aroma. Unlike other local dishes, it contains a little amount of sauce.

Som Tam:

If you intend to enjoy all spicy, sour, salty and sweet dishes at once, you should order som tam from a restaurant or a local vendor. It is basically papaya salad that is available in many variations. It’s often served with salted preserved eggs and fermented fish sauce.

Geng Kheaw Wan Gai:

It can be translated as green curry chicken in English. It is an extremely spicy dish. The curry is prepared from the paste of green chili, coconut milk, eggplant, cashew nuts and many other ingredients. You can try the milder version of the dish if you don’t wish to have hot and spicy dishes. The dish is served with chicken, beef or only vegetables.

Banana Pancakes:

Once you try banana pancakes in Thailand, you won’t forget its delicious taste. There are many variations of the pancakes that are prepared from vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, strawberry and what not. It is served with vanilla sauce in breakfast.

Gaeng Jued:

If you don’t prefer meat or seafood, you should go for gaeng jued. It is a vegetable soup that contains cabbage, carrots, onions, noodles and tofu. It is a great dish that, unlike other Thai dishes, has a mild taste.