Walking through the streets of any major Thai street, you will see plenty of carts selling deliciously-smelling treats and meals. There are so many street food options in Thai that sometimes it can be overwhelming for people just to get started. If you aren't sure what to try first, here is a list of some of our favorite dishes that are easily found at street stalls throughout Thailand and some tips for eating street food safely.
Popular Thai dishes included in CNN Travel’s list of ‘50 of the best street foods in Asia’
Crab omelet, Khao Soi, and Sai Krok Isan are applauded for their taste and creativity.
Bangkok, 25 August 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that three distinctive and delicious Thai dishes have been included in CNN Travel’s list of 50 of the best street foods in Asia.
They are crab omelet, Khao Soi curry noodle soup, and Sai Krok Isan (Northeastern-style pork sausage), and they take their place among other wonderful and diverse street food dishes and beverages from around Asia on the CNN Travel list that celebrates the region’s “bottomless culinary talent and passion for food”.
Crab Omelette
After having a khai Chiao pu (a Thai crab omelet), it’s hard to understand why all egg dishes don’t taste this good. Crab and eggs are a match made in heaven – and the crispy edges, fluffy texture and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce take this wok-cooked dish to the next level.
Khao Soi
khao soi is curry noodle soup topped with deep-fried egg noodles – hits the spot. Vendors ladle gorgeously golden bowls of hearty, creamy, chili-laced coconut broth over a bed of egg noodles with chicken legs or beef. On the side, you will often find mustard greens, freshly chopped shallots, lime wedges, and chili paste.
Sai Krok Isan
Short and plump pork sausage – is one of the most commonly devoured street foods in Northeastern Thailand. Sour and garlicky, it’s usually made from pork, sticky rice, and garlic then hung up to ferment and dry. Herbs and spices vary from vendor to vendor, while condiments like ginger, chilies, and cabbage typically round out the perfect bite.
Thailand’s world-famous street food is consistently recognized as being among the best to be found anywhere on the planet, and has featured in The MICHELIN Guide in Thailand which has been in publication since 2017 and is today in its 5th edition – The MICHELIN Guide Bangkok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket, & Phang-Nga 2022.