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It's Thailand! Home of the elephants and a hot, sunny weather. Thailand's not just all about the elephants but also their delicious food. They say when in Thailand, do as the Thais do so be sure to try out these 10 local street foods that you can only find exclusively and authentically at Thailand.
1. Yaowarat Delicious Bread
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Featuring a delicious pastry which oozes out all sorts of delectable flavored fillings. From Chocolate, marmalade, Milk and More. In a box of 4, you are free to choose your own flavors and enjoy it on the go. With prices being typically placed at ฿25 (SGD 0.96~) each, getting a box of 4 or more is definitely worth it.
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Watch these treats be made right in front of your eyes. While you're waiting for your food, don't forget to look around and marvel at Thailand's Streets at night.
Address: Yaowarat Road, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday (5pm-12am) (Closed on Mondays)
2. Roong Rueng
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When you find yourself shopping in the Phrom Phong neighborhood, you should definitely eat at Roong Rueng Pork Tom Yum Noodles. Get your fill of tom yum with meals like the Tom Yum Soup with Egg Noodles (starting at ฿60 or SGD2.30). If you're not one for spice, you should choose their clear noodle soup or dry pork noodles.
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A variety of inexpensive soupy and dry noodles are available at the well-known, 55-year-old pork noodle restaurant, which is conveniently situated just 5 minutes from the BTS Phrom Phong station.
Address: 10/3 Sukhumvit Soi 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening hours: Daily, 8am-5pm
3. Yum Zaap Nua
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Yum is a Northeastern Thai salad that is perfect for people who enjoy both meat and vegetables. Basically, it's a mixed salad with flavorful additions like raw shrimp and fermented fish, topped with seasonings and your choice of meat or tofu. The buffet costs ฿199 (SGD7.63~).
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The restaurant Zaap Nua offers a delicious yum buffet with over 25 dishes, so salad isn't only a meal for people searching for greens. No need to start dieting tomorrow when you can eat healthy here.
Address: 8/86 Phoem Sin Road, Sai Mai, Bangkok 10220, Thailand
Opening hours: Daily, 11:30am - 11pm
4. Jai Fai
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The Famous Crab Omelette. Visited and loved by many celebrities, this street food stall is known by many. Catch the one and only Chef Jay Fai with her iconic goggles whipping out her cooking skills. The legendary Crab Omelette (฿1,000, SGD38.15~) and local favourite Drunken Noodles (฿500, SGD19.08~) are all sold here.
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Only walk ins are available for now so ready to grab your shoes and start queuing first thing in the morning.
Address: 327 Maha Chai Road, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday ( 9am-8pm) (Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)
5. Nong Rim Klong
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Nope we're not done with the crabs just yet. Here's another must try dish in Thailand - The Creamy Crab Omelette Rice. One costs ฿600 (SGD23~), while other dishes like the crab fried rice and soft cooked crab in omelette cost at an estimate of ฿420 (SGD16.10~).
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Address: 51 Ekkamai Soi 23, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday (8:30am - 4:30pm) (Closed on Sundays)
6. Krua Phorn Lamai
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It's so well-known even The Gordan Ramsay has paid it a visit. In Thailand's bustling city, you can discover Krua Phorn Lamai. In order to accommodate all of its customers, the business occupies a significant chunk of the street, although this is to be expected given how well-known it is.
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It offers a variety of hot plate delicacies, such as the Rad Na Phu Khao Fai Seafood plate, which includes noodles, live squid, and fresh shrimp. The Dry Sukiyaki Seafood dish is a good choice if you enjoy glass noodles. The estimated price for the dishes is ฿70 (SGD2.68) and ฿70 (SGD2.68), respectively.
Address: 64 Plaeng Nam Road, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday (10:30am - 11pm) (Closed on Mondays)
7. Sri Leung Pochana
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Time for a challenge! It's just you, a timer for 1 hour and a whole bowl of 3kg chicken rice. For those of you out there who profess to adore chicken rice, here's one for you. A 3kg chicken rice dish comprised of 2kg of rice and 1kg of chicken is available for purchase at Sri Leung Pochana for $599 (S$22.96).
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Surely, just looking at this huge bowl will satisfy your hunger. It's wonderful when shared, but if you really want to show how much you love chicken rice, try taking on an eating challenge. You can get the plate for free if you complete it in within an hour, but you'll have to eat it all by yourself.
Address: 45 6-7 Saliratthawiphak Road, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Opening hours: Daily, 8am-5pm
8. Chua Jiab Nguan
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There's chicken and duck rice, but have you ever tried braised goose rice?
Delicious braised geese is sold by Chua Jiab Nguan, and the recipe has been handed down through three generations. A little Braised Goose dish costs 200 (SGD7.67) at the stand, which offers small, medium, and large servings of its delicacies.
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You may also try soups like Szechuan Vegetable Soup with Pork Spare Ribs (45, SGD1.73) and sides like Crispy Prawn Rolls (100, SGD3.83).
Address: 398-400 Tha Din Daeng Road, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Opening hours: Daily, 8:30am-5pm
9. Jeh O Chula
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With the addition of toppings like minced pork balls, squid, and prawns, the well-liked dining destination enhances tom yum MAMA noodles for both residents and visitors. For ฿120 (SGD4.58), the regular dish includes either crispy pig belly or pork balls. Order the MAMA OHO with Full Toppings and Crab for ฿800 (SGD30.52) if you want to go all out and indulge.
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The creamy tom yum soup is topped with a hearty portion of eggs, pork balls, crispy pork belly, fresh prawns, squid, and lump crab flesh. To say there are long lines at this location is an understatement. Fortunately, if you make a reservation two months in advance, you can avoid all the lines.
Address: 113 Khwaeng Rong Muang, Khet Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: Daily, 4.30pm - 1am
10. Lumphini Park
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Bangkok's version of our beloved cai fan (mixed rice) is found at the Lumphini Street Food Buffet ((฿40, SGD1.53~). Customers may also add steamed or fried rice for free at the huge street stand, which has around ten freshly prepared items on display at once. Popular Thai dishes like green curry and stir-fried beef are offered here. You can also order curries and soups if you're seeking sides to go with it.
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Address: Outside Lumphini Park Gate 8, Sanrasin Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday (6am - 3pm) (Closed on Mondays)
