When it comes to street food, Bangkok is a paradise for foodies. From spicy and tangy to savoury and sweet there is much to introduce to your taste buds and here are some quintessential dishes to add to your culinary adventures.

Tom Yum Goong  | img via flickr

Tom Yum Goong 
One of the most iconic dishes in Thailand, tom yum goong, is a hot and sour soup that packs a taste-filled punch. Made with succulent prawns, aromatic herbs, lime juice, galangal, shallots, fish sauce, lemongrass, and chilli, it offers a burst of flavours that will awaken your senses. Local eateries and hotels like Maitria Mode Sukhumvit 15 serve the authentic version of this dish that will provide a delectable and spicy ‘kick’!

Pad Thai 
Another famous Thai street food readily available in Bangkok, pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish; it combines flat rice noodles with shrimp or chicken, bean sprouts, lime juice, tamarind pulp, palm sugar and a medley of seasonings, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, savoury, and slightly tangy flavours. Be it at the best restaurant in Sukhumvit or when dining at streetside stalls, ensure to order this dish and enjoy its distinctive taste.

Mango Sticky Rice 
If you have a sweet tooth, mango sticky rice is a must-try traditional dessert that embodies Thai simplicity and perfection. Fresh ripe mango slices which are slightly sour are paired with glutinous rice drizzled with a coconut cream sauce that offers a sense of sweetness. The contrasting textures and flavours of the chewy rice, creamy coconut, and juicy mango create a heavenly dish that’s comforting, refreshing and irresistible!

Khanom Bueang
Khanom Bueang, also known as Thai crispy pancakes, are delicate, bite-sized treats that can be enjoyed on the go as you continue your street food discoveries. Made from rice flour, these crispy shells which are like tacos feature coconut cream and a topping that can be salty or sweet; amongst the topping options that are popular are shredded coconut, chopped scallions or strips of egg yolk or fried egg called foi thong that make for a yummy treat.