When Wendy and Anya traveled with a group to Bangkok, Thailand for the first time, they were waiting for admission in the evening to enjoy the time of the Jindongni show. Under the introduction of the guide, they tried the mom’s instant noodles at the roadside stall for the first time. It is amazing, and the fate of going to Bangkok from time to time in the future.At that time, I probably have to thank the tour guide for special explanations not to add spicy food, so I did not eliminate the idea of boldly trying street food in the future on the spot.
Where can I taste delicious Bangkok street food?
Those who want to try the street food in Bangkok have a lot of choices. According to the dining environment and sanitary conditions, as well as consumer prices and the degree of sightseeing, it can be roughly divided into four categories: food courts, food stalls, snack bars and roadside stalls. , The four categories only provide a rough selection direction, there will always be many places that cannot be clearly classified, just for reference!
For people who are worried about hygiene and sensitive stomachs, it is recommended to choose the food court in the shopping mall. Not only the sanitary conditions and dining environment are better, but the food seasoning is less sour and spicy, which is more suitable for the stomach of ordinary tourists. Even if the price is slightly higher, it is still within the acceptable range.
Food Street in a shopping mall
The food street with convenient transportation and good dining environment is definitely the first choice for tourists to experience the street food in Bangkok. The store also starts lightly on the hot and sour seasoning of the food, even if the price is slightly higher, it is within the acceptable range.
A must-have food street for department stores, with excellent dining environment and convenient transportation. You can find a department store along the MRT. You can buy a stored-value card first, and then refund the card after the purchase.
Extended reading.Department Store Food Street:Siam Paragon|The Emporium
Food stalls in the bazaar
It is the Bangkok night market and market where people want to buy and eat. There are many food stalls and a wide choice of space. It is especially suitable for people who like to eat while walking. Those who are familiar with the road can choose the traditional market. Cheap snack stalls inside.
Bangkok night market gathers many delicious snacks for everyone. Walking and eating while shopping is the greatest pleasure.Of course, there are also many cheap and authentic food stalls in traditional markets or large bazaars during the day.
Related Reading ▶️30 Bangkok Night Market Raiders Lazy Bags|Tea and Hor Fun|Coconut ice cream
Snack bar with independent storefront
Snack bars with independent stores provide dining and a sanitary environment second only to food courts, and can afford long-term store operating costs. Their standards have generally passed the market test, but there are also well-known landmines.
Snack bars with independent stores can bear the operating costs of the store. Most of them have unique snacks that can withstand the test of the market. Many of them are already well-known, such as the well-known Hainanese Chicken Rice in Pratunam Market.
Further reading.Independent storefront snack bar:Hainan Chicken Rice|Mango sticky rice|Seafood omelette
Street stalls everywhere
The ubiquitous and cheap roadside stalls have become a daily life in Bangkok. Even if the government often rectifies, they can still be easily found in the alleys. Local people are fine, but tourists with more sensitive stomachs should try carefully. .
The ubiquitous roadside stalls are the birthplace of Bangkok’s street food. They still appear in the streets and alleys. In some well-known alleys, there are even a large number of roadside stalls gathering, almost comparable to the food street of a US department store.
Further reading.There are roadside stalls everywhere:Popo Corn|Banana Pancakes|Roasted banana
🎞️Added to the show: Street Food Thailand Bangkok street food introduction software
For those who want to know more about street food in Bangkok, in addition to searching for the keyword "Street Food" or purchasing special books, it is recommended that you can download the official APP of "Street Food Thailand" launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on your mobile phone for free. There are many well-known Thai apps in the app. The introduction of classic snacks and many well-known shops, although they cannot cover all street food, they are also a good reference material for beginners. Another "Street Food Bangkok" APP originally launched by the Thai Foundation is no longer available for download.
Because this application is from the official color of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the introduction targets are all stores with independent stores, that is, stores that have paid taxes to the government in accordance with the law will be screened.This app is quite suitable for beginners. Those who are familiar with the road may feel that it is not itchy, probably because there is a lack of food introductions at roadside stalls that do not pay taxes!In this regard, it is up to everyone to boldly walk into the alleys and discover the delicious surprises of various real roadside stalls.
▲Thailand Foundation, established in 2007, is a non-profit foundation supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. It is a non-governmental non-profit foundation whose main task is to assist in the promotion of Thai culture.
▲ Click on the types of snacks you are interested in, and a basic English introduction and a list of well-known restaurants will appear.
▲ The software lists many classic street foods, which is not bad as a small e-book.
▲ You can search and filter by location and meal time, and you can also specify to search for stores near MRT stations.
▲Using the search function of satellite positioning, you can immediately find the nearby snack bar.
▲ Introduce many well-known snack noodles, from left to right are Pratunam Hainanese Chicken Rice, Dongluo Mango Sticky Rice, and Ikamai Beef Noodle Soup.
◎ Street Food Thailand software introduction and download link
– Download page:App Store | Google Play
– Official website: http://www.thailandfoundation.net/
– Software introduction:
The Application Street Food Thailand includes information of 13 provinces on street food from shops and sight in the Northeastern Thailand, covering 8 types of dishes that are easily available, delicious, and locally famous.
The application has an accessible design where users can easily access the information through a user friendly interface.
The app is linked with Google map, which will give clear directions and distances from the users' location to the desired destination.
Addresses of shops and stalls are available in Thai for the users' convenience if they choose to travel via taxis or other modes of public transportation.
Designed to be downloadable for free by foreign visitors, the information provided by the application is in English, Chinese and Thai.
