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. 1
   Pad Thai

   Thailand's iconic stir-fried rice noodle dish with egg, tofu, shrimp, bean sprouts, and tamarind sauce.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Tom Yum Goong

   A hot and sour shrimp soup bursting with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, and chili.
   794pts
3. 3
   Khao Soi

   A Northern Thai curry noodle soup topped with crispy fried egg noodles.
   774pts
4. 4
   Kai Med Mamuang

   A stir-fry of chicken with roasted cashew nuts, dried chilies, and onions in a savory sauce.
   706pts
5. 5
   Pad See Ew

   Stir-fried wide rice noodles with Chinese broccoli, egg, and a sweet soy sauce glaze.
   611pts
6. 6
   Panang Curry

   A thick, nutty coconut curry milder and creamier than red curry, often made with beef or chicken.
   611pts
7. 7
   Khao Pad

   Classic Thai fried rice tossed with egg, onion, and your choice of meat or seafood.
   611pts
8. 8
   Sai Ua

   A Northern Thai grilled herb sausage packed with lemongrass, kaffir lime, and chili paste.
   529pts
9. 9
   Tom Kha Gai

   A fragrant coconut milk soup with chicken, galangal, lemongrass, and lime.
   529pts
10. 10
    Mango Sticky Rice

    A beloved Thai dessert of sweet coconut sticky rice served with ripe mango slices.
    529pts
11. 11
    Satay

    Grilled marinated meat skewers served with a rich peanut dipping sauce.
    433pts
12. 12
    Som Tam

    A spicy, tangy green papaya salad pounded with chili, lime, fish sauce, and peanuts.
    433pts
13. 13
    Nam Tok Moo

    A smoky grilled pork salad tossed with lime, chili, herbs, and toasted rice powder.
    317pts
14. 14
    Larb

    A zesty minced meat salad seasoned with lime juice, fish sauce, chili, and toasted rice powder.
    317pts
15. 15
    Thai Roti

    A crispy pan-fried flatbread dessert often drizzled with condensed milk and banana or egg.
    317pts
16. 16
    Massaman Curry

    A rich, mild curry with Persian and Indian influences, featuring warm spices, potatoes, and peanuts.
    317pts
17. 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. 18
    Gaeng Tai Pla

    A pungent, intensely spicy Southern Thai curry made with fermented fish kidney paste and vegetables.
    317pts
19. 19
    Green Curry

    A creamy, spicy coconut curry made with green chilies, Thai basil, and your choice of meat.
    0pts
20. 20
    Boat Noodles

    A rich, dark, intensely flavored noodle soup traditionally sold from boats along Bangkok's canals.
    0pts

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