Bangkok is a food heaven and one of the reasons why many tourists flock to Thailand. It is a sensational culinary journey and taste experience that will be sure to delight your taste buds, and very affordable too. Food is an integral part of Thai culture. Apart from renowned Thai cuisine with its blend of spicy, sour, sweet and salty, the smorgasbord includes every other famous type of cuisine found in the world. Eating options are limitless, 24x7. Great value-for-money food courts, riverside eateries, Thai-style dining in antique teak houses, dinner cruises and trendy restaurants are only some of the options available. And if you're in the mood for fast food, you can count on finding any of the big brand chains in Bangkok too.
You don't have to walk very far to find something to eat, food carts can be found on almost every street corner, at pavement eateries with fold-up tables and chairs. Thailand is an agricultural country where fresh produce is bountiful. Thai people are renowned for their hospitality and generosity. It used to be common practice to place a jar of water in front of your house for thirsty passers-by to help themselves to a cup of water. These factors, combined with Thai people's penchant for food and gift for cooking, make for a delicious, healthy and definitely one of the most mouth-watering culinary experiences you'll ever have.
Some of the famous Thai dishes include Tom Yum Soup, Papaya Salad, Red and Green Thai Curry, Pad Thai Noodles, Chicken with Cashew Nuts and Chicken in Coconut Soup, Fried Rice. But, there's a lot more to Thai cuisine than the green, red and yellow curries. For the most part the food is delicious, exotic, and prepared with a wonderful array of fresh herbs and spices like lemongrass, sweet basil, ginger, garlic and of course, chilli. Lots of it. You will find the best street food in the Saochingcha district, extremely clean, hygienic and affordable. Restaurants generally go easy on the chilli when preparing food for foreigners.
The reason for the many snack-type stalls and food carts that can be found everywhere is the fact that Thai people are known to snack throughout the day and in between meals. The food is a visual feast too, colourful and beautifully presented. In restaurants you will be amazed by the delicate fruit and vegetable carvings that are used to garnish dishes.
Thai food is not just a culinary feast, but an unrivalled adventure. Arrive with an open mind and don't hesitate to try something new or different.
No comments:
Post a Comment