# 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?

*By YPB Team · Published August 16, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/what-is-the-best-thai-dish*

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## Current results (3 votes)

1. **Pad Thai** — 33.33% (1 votes · score 1000/1000)
   Thailand's iconic stir-fried rice noodle dish with egg, tofu, shrimp, bean sprouts, and tamarind sauce.
2. **Tom Yum Goong** — 0% (0 votes · score 794/1000)
   A hot and sour shrimp soup bursting with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, and chili.
3. **Khao Soi** — 33.33% (1 votes · score 774/1000)
   A Northern Thai curry noodle soup topped with crispy fried egg noodles.
4. **Kai Med Mamuang** — 33.33% (1 votes · score 706/1000)
   A stir-fry of chicken with roasted cashew nuts, dried chilies, and onions in a savory sauce.
5. **Pad See Ew** — 0% (0 votes · score 611/1000)
   Stir-fried wide rice noodles with Chinese broccoli, egg, and a sweet soy sauce glaze.
6. **Panang Curry** — 0% (0 votes · score 611/1000)
   A thick, nutty coconut curry milder and creamier than red curry, often made with beef or chicken.
7. **Khao Pad** — 0% (0 votes · score 611/1000)
   Classic Thai fried rice tossed with egg, onion, and your choice of meat or seafood.
8. **Sai Ua** — 0% (0 votes · score 529/1000)
   A Northern Thai grilled herb sausage packed with lemongrass, kaffir lime, and chili paste.
9. **Tom Kha Gai** — 0% (0 votes · score 529/1000)
   A fragrant coconut milk soup with chicken, galangal, lemongrass, and lime.
10. **Mango Sticky Rice** — 0% (0 votes · score 529/1000)
   A beloved Thai dessert of sweet coconut sticky rice served with ripe mango slices.
11. **Satay** — 0% (0 votes · score 433/1000)
   Grilled marinated meat skewers served with a rich peanut dipping sauce.
12. **Som Tam** — 0% (0 votes · score 433/1000)
   A spicy, tangy green papaya salad pounded with chili, lime, fish sauce, and peanuts.
13. **Nam Tok Moo** — 0% (0 votes · score 317/1000)
   A smoky grilled pork salad tossed with lime, chili, herbs, and toasted rice powder.
14. **Larb** — 0% (0 votes · score 317/1000)
   A zesty minced meat salad seasoned with lime juice, fish sauce, chili, and toasted rice powder.
15. **Thai Roti** — 0% (0 votes · score 317/1000)
   A crispy pan-fried flatbread dessert often drizzled with condensed milk and banana or egg.
16. **Massaman Curry** — 0% (0 votes · score 317/1000)
   A rich, mild curry with Persian and Indian influences, featuring warm spices, potatoes, and peanuts.
17. **Pad Krapow** — 0% (0 votes · score 317/1000)
   A fiery stir-fry of minced meat with holy basil, chili, and garlic, usually served over rice with a fried egg.
18. **Gaeng Tai Pla** — 0% (0 votes · score 317/1000)
   A pungent, intensely spicy Southern Thai curry made with fermented fish kidney paste and vegetables.
19. **Green Curry** — 0% (0 votes · score 176/1000)
   A creamy, spicy coconut curry made with green chilies, Thai basil, and your choice of meat.
20. **Boat Noodles** — 0% (0 votes · score 176/1000)
   A rich, dark, intensely flavored noodle soup traditionally sold from boats along Bangkok's canals.

Tags: food, thailand, curry, noodles, spicy