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 to enjoy the Jindongni show. Under the introduction of the guide, they tried the mother'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 instructions not to add spicy food, so I did not eliminate the idea of boldly trying street food in the future.
◎ Where can I taste delicious Bangkok street food?
People 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 tourism, it can be roughly divided into four major food streets, food stalls, snack bars and roadside stalls. class:
- The food street in the 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 is also relatively light on the hot and sour seasoning of the food, even if the price is slightly higher, it is within the acceptable range .
- Food stalls in the market market: Bangkok night markets and markets 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 walk and eat while shopping. Those who are familiar with the road can choose the cheap snack stalls in the traditional market.
- Snack bars with independent storefronts: Snack bars with independent storefronts provide dining and a hygienic environment second only to food courts. Snack bars that can bear the operating costs of the store for a long time have generally passed the market test, but there are also well-known landmines.
- Roadside stalls everywhere: The cheap roadside stalls that can be seen everywhere have become a daily life in Bangkok. Even if the government often rectifies them, they can still be easily found in the alleys. There is no problem for local people, but the stomach is better. Sensitive tourists have to try carefully.
For people who are worried about hygiene and sensitive stomachs, it is recommended to choose the food court of the shopping center first. Not only the sanitary conditions and dining environment are better, but the food seasoning is also 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.In addition, the above four categories only provide a rough selection direction, there will always be many places that cannot be clearly classified, just for reference!
▲ 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.
►►► Further reading.Department Store Food Street: "Siam Paragon》 《The Emporium"
▲ Bangkok night market gathers many delicious snacks for everyone. Walking and eating while strolling is the greatest pleasure.Of course, there are also many cheap and authentic food stalls in traditional markets or large bazaars during the day.
►►►Extended reading: "30 Bangkok Night Market Raiders Lazy Bags》 《Tea + Pho》 《Coconut ice cream"
▲Snack bars with independent stores can bear the operating costs of the store, and most 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"
▲ The street stalls that can be seen everywhere are the birthplace of street food in Bangkok. They still appear in the streets and alleys. In some well-known alleys, there are even a large number of street stalls gathering, which is almost comparable to the food street of a US department store.
►►► Further reading.You can see roadside stalls everywhere: "Popo Corn》 《Banana pancakes》 《Roasted banana"
◎ In the same scene: Street Food Bangkok Bangkok street food introduction software
For those who want to know more about Bangkok’s street food, in addition to searching for the "Street Food" keyword or purchasing special books, it is recommended that you can download the "Street Food Bangkok" APP launched by the Thai Foundation for free with your mobile phone. There are many well-known Thai classics in the app. The introduction of snacks and many well-known shops, although they cannot cover all street food, they are also good reference materials for beginners. There are also versions in Chiang Mai.
Because of the official support behind this application, the introduction targets are all stores with independent stores, that is, stores that pay taxes to the government in accordance with the law will be screened.This app is suitable for beginners. Those who are familiar with the road may feel that it is not itchy. Probably it is the 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, and it's not bad to look at it 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 Bangkok software introduction and download link
– Download page:App Store | Google Play
– Official website: http://www.thailandfoundation.net/
– Software introduction:
The Bangkok Street Food App includes information on street food from 120 shops and stalls,
Covering 25 types of dishes that are easily available, delicious, and locally famous.
The app has an accessible design where users can easily access the information through a user-
friendly interface.
The app is linked with 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 taxi or other modes of public transport.
Designed to be downloadable for free by foreign visitors, the information provided by the app is in
English. The app is also compatible with iOS.
The database may be expanded in the future (second phase of the program)
