What is the best Thai dish?

From street-cart noodle classics to fiery regional curries and sweet coconut desserts, this lineup spans the full range of Thai cooking. Which one takes the crown?

1

Pad Thai

Thailand's iconic stir-fried rice noodle dish with egg, tofu, shrimp, bean sprouts, and tamarind sauce.

1000pts

2

Tom Yum Goong

A hot and sour shrimp soup bursting with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, and chili.

794pts

3

Khao Soi

A Northern Thai curry noodle soup topped with crispy fried egg noodles.

774pts

4

Kai Med Mamuang

A stir-fry of chicken with roasted cashew nuts, dried chilies, and onions in a savory sauce.

706pts

5

Pad See Ew

Stir-fried wide rice noodles with Chinese broccoli, egg, and a sweet soy sauce glaze.

611pts

6

Panang Curry

A thick, nutty coconut curry milder and creamier than red curry, often made with beef or chicken.

611pts

7

Khao Pad

Classic Thai fried rice tossed with egg, onion, and your choice of meat or seafood.

611pts

8

Sai Ua

A Northern Thai grilled herb sausage packed with lemongrass, kaffir lime, and chili paste.

529pts

9

Tom Kha Gai

A fragrant coconut milk soup with chicken, galangal, lemongrass, and lime.

529pts

10

Mango Sticky Rice

A beloved Thai dessert of sweet coconut sticky rice served with ripe mango slices.

529pts

11

Satay

Grilled marinated meat skewers served with a rich peanut dipping sauce.

433pts

12

Som Tam

A spicy, tangy green papaya salad pounded with chili, lime, fish sauce, and peanuts.

433pts

13

Nam Tok Moo

A smoky grilled pork salad tossed with lime, chili, herbs, and toasted rice powder.

317pts

14

Larb

A zesty minced meat salad seasoned with lime juice, fish sauce, chili, and toasted rice powder.

317pts

15

Thai Roti

A crispy pan-fried flatbread dessert often drizzled with condensed milk and banana or egg.

317pts

16

Massaman Curry

A rich, mild curry with Persian and Indian influences, featuring warm spices, potatoes, and peanuts.

317pts

17

Pad Krapow

A fiery stir-fry of minced meat with holy basil, chili, and garlic, usually served over rice with a fried egg.

317pts

18

Gaeng Tai Pla

A pungent, intensely spicy Southern Thai curry made with fermented fish kidney paste and vegetables.

317pts

19

Green Curry

A creamy, spicy coconut curry made with green chilies, Thai basil, and your choice of meat.

176pts

20

Boat Noodles

A rich, dark, intensely flavored noodle soup traditionally sold from boats along Bangkok's canals.

176pts