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National Dish Thailand: Yum Yai (Recipe)
Say hello to Yum Yai, a bright Thai salad that brings together tender seafood, crisp vegetables and fragrant herbs in a dressing …
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Pad thai is the national dish of Thailand, stir-fried rice noodles balancing sweet, sour, salty and hot. Our Pad Thai recipe shows how to make it at home, and it is one of 298 authentic Thai recipes waiting below.
The Most Famous Thai Dishes
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Pad thai
Pad Thai is a government project. In the late 1930s Thailand's prime minister promoted it as part of a nationalist campaign to build a Thai identity and reduce rice consumption, …
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Som Tam
Meet Som Tam, Thailand's very good green papaya salad and a star of street-side cooking right across the country. Shredded unripe papaya is pounded together with lime, chilli, fish …
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Tom Yum Kai
Discover Tom Yum Kai, one of Thailand's most celebrated soups and a masterclass in balancing bold flavours. Tender chicken simmers in a fragrant broth scented with lemongrass, …
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Mango Sticky Rice
Discover Mango Sticky Rice, one of Thailand's most beloved sweet treats. This dessert brings together the lush, tropical flavour of ripe mango and sticky glutinous rice steamed and …
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Khao Man Gai
Meet Khao Man Gai, one of Thailand's most comforting plates of food. Tender poached chicken rests on fragrant jasmine rice that has been cooked in the very broth used to gently …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Woonsen (Recipe)
Meet Yum Woonsen, a wonderfully refreshing Thai glass noodle salad that brings together silky noodles, crisp vegetables and tender …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Woon Sen Talay (Recipe)
Meet Yum Woon Sen Talay, a bright and zingy glass noodle salad that captures everything wonderful about Thai cooking. Tender glass …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Woon Sen Goong Sod (Recipe)
Discover Yum Woon Sen Goong Sod, a wonderfully refreshing glass noodle salad that captures the bright, zingy spirit of Thailand. …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Woon Sen (Recipe)
Meet Yum Woon Sen, the refreshing Thai glass noodle salad that balances sweet, sour and fiery flavours in a single bowl. Light yet …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Tua Poo (Recipe)
Meet Yum Tua Poo, a bright Thai salad that is as refreshing as it is good for you. Built around tender, crisp bean sprouts and …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Tua Plu (Recipe)
Meet Yum Tua Plu, a bright and zesty Thai salad that puts crunchy winged beans centre stage. Dressed in a tangy lime vinaigrette …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Pla Foo (Recipe)
Discover Yum Pla Foo, a bright Thai salad that brings together shatteringly crispy fried fish and a bright tangle of fresh herbs …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Pla Duk Foo (Recipe)
Meet Yum Pla Duk Foo, Thailand’s very good crispy catfish salad. Light, fluffy shards of deep-fried fish are tossed with a …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Phak Boong (Recipe)
Meet Yum Phak Boong, a bright and refreshing Thai salad built around crisp water spinach and a punchy dressing of lime, fish sauce …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Pak Boong Tod (Recipe)
Meet Yum Pak Boong Tod, a brilliantly crunchy Thai snack that turns humble water spinach into something very good. Tender morning …
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National Dish Thailand: Yum Nuea Yang (Recipe)
Meet Yum Nuea Yang, one of Thailand’s most refreshing and beloved dishes. This bright grilled beef salad brings together …
Read more →What is the national dish of Thailand?
The national dish of Thailand is pad thai, stir-fried rice noodles balancing sweet, sour, salty and hot. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 297 more authentic Thai recipes.
What food is Thailand famous for?
Beyond pad thai, Thailand is famous for dishes like Som Tam, Tom Yum Kai and Mango Sticky Rice. This page collects 298 authentic Thai recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.