How to Eat Like a Local in Bangkok - The essentials one must know!

  It is well known that Bangkok is a premier culinary destination in Southeast Asia. When touring Bangkok, you will almost certainly be overwhelmed by the variety of cuisine options available, leaving you unclear about what you should eat. Our guide has produced a list of some of the meals that you absolutely must taste when visiting this amazing culinary destination!

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Mango sticky rice

Get ready for a delectable explosion of flavours. Mango sticky rice has a flavour combination unlike any other. It remains to this day of those dishes that people just cannot get enough of. Several roadside vendors will specialise in this delicacy, and you'll be lured to their booths on a regular basis. The mango sticky rice is ideal for just about any occasion, including supper or a pre-dinner snack. Please remember, however, that April and May are ideal for harvesting this tropical fruit. Mango sticky rice may be difficult to get by outside of these months. Having said that, this meal is available all year at a variety of restaurants and cafés. In Bangkok, there are many restaurants to choose from, and they are often located near tourist sites and hotels. For example, you can check out a Sukhumvit hotel the likes of Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel, which offers authentic local cuisine. 

Wang Lang Market

Regardless of the fact that it does not specialize in a specific culinary item, this market deserves a place on this list since it offers a broad variety of Bangkok delicacies. This is one of the city's most popular spots, serving a broad variety of delectable street food. This market opens all days of the week except Sundays. You are welcome to come anytime between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. This market is huge, offering everything from fishcakes, cakes, grilled bananas, squid swimmers, dumplings, and a variety of noodles to choose from. You'll be here for a long time, tasting out all of the different dishes on offer. Don't forget to try the wonderful omelette with vegetables and coconut. This dish has a good chance of becoming your new favourite! 

Pad Thai

Thailand believes Pad Thai to be their national dish. With such a reputation, you know you have to try it, and skipping out on it would be a crime for any gourmet. This specific dish has an interesting and extensive history. So, if you have the opportunity, go to an eatery and try this amazing meal while learning about its fascinating history! You would not be sorry! And if you've tasted Pad Thai in other parts of the globe, remember that nothing surpasses a bowl of Pad Thai made with local ingredients and spices in its motherland!

Tom Yum Goong

So, what exactly is the big deal with this dish? Prepare to savour what is touted as Thailand's Mother of Soups when you visit. Delicious, spicy soup with a jolt of cayenne pepper in every bite. Many people believe that Bangkok is the only place where they can get the most authentic version of this soup. As a consequence, no matter how many times you've tried this soup in Thai restaurants around the world, it's an absolute must-have while visiting Bangkok. The soup may be found at most restaurants as well as street food stalls across the city. Due to its popularity among both locals and tourists, this wonderful soup can be found at a variety of businesses across the city. The soup is available in a number of flavours, and you will get the opportunity to try some of the more popular varieties!