Ultimate Thailand Food Crawl

Thailand is a food lover’s paradise, offering a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. From sizzling street food to authentic local eateries, a food crawl in Thailand is an unforgettable experience. Here’s a guide to the best dishes and where to find them!

📍 Bangkok – Street Food Capital

1. Pad Thai – Thip Samai

📍 313 Maha Chai Rd, Bangkok
💰 Around ฿100-฿200

No Thai food crawl is complete without Pad Thai. Thip Samai, known as the "Pad Thai King," serves smoky, flavorful noodles wrapped in a thin egg omelet. Expect a line, but it’s worth the wait!

2. Mango Sticky Rice – Mae Varee Mango Sticky Rice

📍 1 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), Bangkok
💰 Around ฿80-฿150

This simple yet satisfying dessert pairs sweet mangoes with sticky rice drizzled in coconut milk. Mae Varee is a legendary spot that sells it all year round.

3. Boat Noodles – Victory Monument Street Stalls

📍 Victory Monument, Bangkok
💰 Around ฿15-฿40 per bowl

Originally served on boats along the canals, these rich, aromatic beef or pork noodle soups come in small bowls—perfect for stacking and sampling different flavors.

📍 Chiang Mai – Northern Thai Delights

4. Khao Soi – Khao Soi Khun Yai

📍 Sri Poom Road, Chiang Mai
💰 Around ฿50-฿80

A must-try in Chiang Mai, Khao Soi is a creamy, curry-based noodle soup topped with crispy fried noodles. Khao Soi Khun Yai serves one of the best versions in town!

5. Sai Ua (Northern Thai Sausage) – Warorot Market

📍 Warorot Market, Chiang Mai
💰 Around ฿40-฿100 per serving

This herb-infused grilled pork sausage is packed with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chili. It’s best eaten with sticky rice and nam prik (spicy dipping sauce).

📍 Phuket – Southern Thai Flavors

6. Moo Hong (Braised Pork Belly) – Raya Restaurant

📍 48 Dibuk Rd, Phuket
💰 Around ฿150-฿300

This Phuket specialty features slow-cooked pork belly in a rich soy sauce and peppercorn gravy. Raya Restaurant is a go-to for authentic Southern Thai cuisine.

7. Hokkien Mee – Mee Ton Poe

📍 214/7 Phuket Rd, Phuket Town
💰 Around ฿60-฿100

A mix of Chinese and Thai flavors, Hokkien Mee is stir-fried noodles with pork, seafood, and egg, served in a slightly thick, flavorful sauce.

📍 Ayutthaya – Historic & Tasty

8. Roti Sai Mai (Thai Cotton Candy Crepe) – Roti Sai Mai Abeedeen

📍 U-Thong Road, Ayutthaya
💰 Around ฿30-฿50 per pack

This local dessert consists of colorful cotton candy wrapped in a thin, chewy crepe. It’s fun to eat and incredibly delicious!

9. River Prawns – Ban U Thong Restaurant

📍 Pathon Rd, Ayutthaya
💰 Around ฿600-฿1,000 per dish

Ayutthaya is known for its giant grilled river prawns, cooked to perfection and served with spicy seafood dipping sauce.

From Bangkok’s vibrant street food scene to the rich flavors of Chiang Mai and Phuket, Thailand’s food culture is diverse and irresistible.

So, what’s your favorite Thai dish?