Top 10 Southern Thai Dishes – Holiday Villas Koh Samui
Ten tasty dishes from the south of Thailand
One of the main points of interest for many travellers is the local food. If you are thinking of travelling to Thailand, you might want to know what unique and traditional dishes you can expect! Thai cuisine is served and enjoyed all over the world, but in Thailand you can be sure to get a truly authentic experience. Thai cuisine varies from region to region. When travelling to Thailand’s beautiful southern regions, you can expect to find a spicy local cuisine with many dishes similar to that of northern Malaysia. Take a look at our list of Top 10 Southern Thai Foods to give you an idea of what you might like to try on your holiday.
- Kaeng som
This traditional curry dish of fish and vegetables is a must-try. It offers a unique flavour that is very spicy, yet sour and salty.
- Kaeng matsaman
This meaty curry is much milder than the previously mentioned. Although mild, its flavours are rich and inspired by Persian cuisine. - Kaeng tai pla
If the first two curries didn’t take your fancy, this one is also highly popular in the south. This fish based curry has a salty flavour, is very spicy, and is usually served with vegetables and rice. - Bai Leang Pad Kai
Another popular southern dish. This dish is perfect for those with kids, as this sweet tasting dish makes use of stir-fried egg to disguise the vegetables that children so often try to avoid! - Sate (satay)
For the true meat lovers, this dish of skewered and grilled meat comes served in a tasty peanut sauce. Even vegetarians can enjoy the flavours too, as it can be made using tofu instead. - Khua kling
This spicy curry involves a uniquely dry blend of minced meat, thai chillies, and shredded kaffir lime leaves. This one is definitely worth a try! - Khao Yam
This rice based salad is found all over southern Thailand. It can be prepared using a variety of different ingredients, and often varies from chef to chef depending on what they have to hand. Most of the time, it consists of rice, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a fish-flavoured dressing. - Khao Mok
If you want to try Thai-style biryani, look for dishes containing “khao mok”. These dishes are very popular amongst Thailand’s Muslim community. If you ever try it, you’ll definitely see why! - Roti Kuay
This sweet treat is commonly sold by Muslims in the south of Thailand. It consists of banana and egg wrapped in a crepe-style pancake, which is then covered in sugar and condensed milk. Delicious! - Khanom chin
These thin rice noodles are also quite popular in the south. These are served in many different kinds of soups and curries, so take your pick!
Not hungry? Then why not pick up a cocktail at one of Thailand’s many pop-up cocktail bars!
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