Thailand
Khao mak
ข้าวหมาก
Khao mak is glutinous rice fermented with a yeast ball into a sweet, lightly alcoholic dessert.
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Khao mok gai
ข้าวหมกไก่
Khao mok gai is Thai Muslim turmeric chicken rice cooked with aromatic spices and served with fried shallots.
Isan (Northeastern Thailand), Thailand
Khao Niao
ข้าวเหนียว
Steamed glutinous rice, the staple of northern and northeastern Thailand, eaten by hand.
Thailand
Khao Phat
ข้าวผัด
Thai-style fried rice with egg, garlic, onion, and choice of meat or seafood, garnished with cucumber and lime.
Bangkok, Thailand
Khao phat amerikan
ข้าวผัดอเมริกัน
Khao phat amerikan is Thai fried rice served with a fried egg, hot dog, and raisins, a Bangkok diner classic.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Khao Soi
ข้าวซอย
Northern Thai coconut curry noodles with braised chicken, crispy fried noodles, and pickled mustard greens.
Thailand
Khao tom
ข้าวต้ม
Khao tom is a light rice soup of whole rice grains, commonly served for breakfast or late at night with savoury side dishes; it has a looser texture than jok.
Thailand
Krathong thong
กระทงทอง
Krathong thong, crisp cups filled with minced chicken and corn, is a named Thai appetizer with a distinctive form.
Southern Thailand, Thailand
Kua Kling
คั่วกลิ้ง
Dry southern Thai curry with minced meat, heavy on spice and aromatic herbs like wild ginger and turmeric.
Thailand
Kuay Teow Neua
ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเนื้อ
Thai beef noodle soup with tender braised beef, meatballs, and a fragrant spiced broth.
Isan (Northeastern Thailand), Thailand
Larb
ลาบ
Larb is a minced-meat salad with toasted rice powder, herbs, lime, and chilli, with Lao and Isan Thai styles.
Thailand
Lot Chong Nam Kathi
ลอดช่องน้ำกะทิ
Pandan-flavored green rice flour jelly strips served in sweetened coconut milk, a classic Thai dessert.
Thailand
Luk chin ping
ลูกชิ้นปิ้ง
Luk chin ping, grilled fish or pork balls sold three to a skewer with sweet chilli sauce, is a named street item found on every Thai pavement.
Thailand
Malaeng Thot
แมลงทอด
Malaeng thot, the fried-insect cart with crickets, silkworm pupae, bamboo worms and grasshoppers, is a named Thai street institution.
Thailand
Mamuang nam pla wan
มะม่วงน้ำปลาหวาน
Mamuang nam pla wan, unripe mango with a sweet-salty fish-sauce dip, is a named Thai snack sold as a set and is not a fruit card.
Thailand
Mango Sticky Rice
ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง
Sweet glutinous rice with ripe mango slices and coconut cream, a beloved Thai dessert.
Southern Thailand, Thailand
Massaman Curry
แกงมัสมั่น
Rich, mild curry with beef, potatoes, peanuts, and warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, reflecting Persian influence.
Bangkok, Thailand
Mee Krob
หมี่กรอบ
Crispy fried vermicelli noodles tossed in a sweet and sour tamarind sauce with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts.
Thailand
Mekhong
แม่โขง
Mekhong is a Thai brown spirit made from sugarcane and rice, commonly mixed with soda or used in simple cocktails.
Thailand
Miang kham
เมี่ยงคำ
Miang kham, betel or cha phlu leaves wrapped around toasted coconut, lime, ginger, peanut and a sweet paste and eaten in one bite, is a named Thai dish and a distinctive eating ritual.
Isan (Northeastern Thailand), Thailand
Mod daeng
มดแดง
Mod daeng (red ant eggs), gathered from nests in a short spring window and eaten in salads and omelettes, is a named seasonal Isan delicacy.
Bangkok, Thailand
Moo Ping
หมูปิ้ง
Grilled pork skewers marinated in coconut milk, garlic, cilantro root, and fish sauce.
Thailand
Mu daet diao
หมูแดดเดียว
Mu daet diao, pork marinated and sun-dried for a day then fried, is a named Thai dish sold from dedicated shops.
Thailand
Mu kratha
หมูกระทะ
Mu kratha, the domed grill-and-moat pan where diners barbecue pork while broth simmers around it, is a named Thai institution with its own restaurant category.
Isan (Northeastern Thailand), Thailand
Mu nam tok
หมูน้ำตก
Nam tok mu is grilled pork sliced and dressed with toasted rice powder, chilli, lime, and herbs; it differs from larb by using sliced rather than minced meat.
Thailand
Nam Chim Kai
น้ำจิ้มไก่
Thai sweet chili dipping sauce with garlic, vinegar, and sugar, commonly served with grilled chicken and fried foods.
Bangkok, Thailand
Nam Khaeng Sai
น้ำแข็งใส
Thai shaved ice dessert with colorful jellies, sweet corn, lotus seeds, and syrup toppings.
Northern Thailand (Lanna), Thailand
Nam Ngiao
เนื้อเนียว
Northern Thai noodle soup with pork broth, blood cake, tomato, and crushed chili paste.
Northern Thailand (Lanna), Thailand
Nam Prik Noom
น้ำพริกหนุ่ม
Northern Thai green chili dip with roasted young chilies, garlic, and shallots, served with vegetables and pork rinds.
Thailand
Nam Prik Pao
น้ำพริกเผา
Roasted chili paste made with dried chilies, garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste, used as a condiment or soup base.
Phuket, Thailand
Oh tao
โอวต้าว
A Thai dish of stir-fried cockles with egg and bean sprouts in a glossy sauce.
Thailand
Oliang
โอเลี้ยง
Traditional Thai iced coffee brewed with soybeans, sesame, and corn, sweetened with sugar and condensed milk.
Thailand
Pa Thong Ko
ปาท่องโก๋
Thai-style Chinese fried dough sticks, crispy outside and soft inside, served with sweet condensed milk or pandan custard.
Thailand
Pad Kee Mao
ผัดขี้เมา
Drunken noodles — spicy stir-fried wide rice noodles with chili, holy basil, garlic, and soy sauce.
Thailand
Pad Krapow Moo Sap
ผัดกะเพราหมูสับ
Stir-fried minced pork with Thai holy basil, garlic, chilies, and a fried egg over rice.
Bangkok, Thailand
Pad Thai
ผัดไทย
Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, and tamarind sauce, topped with crushed peanuts.