5 Street Foods To Try In Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown
Thailand is a haven for street food lovers, and Yaowarat Road (the Chinatown of Bangkok) is a particularly popular destination if you’re looking for a diversity of tasty & affordable dishes, many of which are staples of Chinese and Thai cuisine.
If you’re looking to beat the heat, it’s best to visit during the evening hours: street-side restaurants are open late, and food carts begin setting up at sundown. You’ll find ample seating outside every shop, but given the diversity and popularity of Yaowarat, the best way to experience this vibrant neighbourhood is to wander. Here are 5 things to try!
Fried Rice
It doesn’t sound too exciting, but fried rice, aka kao pad hits differently in Thailand. It’s made fresh to order with eggs, veggies, seasonings, oils, and a bit of char. Toss in some shrimp or crab and some chilis and you’ve got yourself a delicious and filling meal.
BBQ Seafood
Thailand’s geographic location makes it perfect for quality seafood and in Yaowarat, you can get pretty much anything fresh off the grill within minutes.
Bird’s Nest
Bird’s Nest, aka the caviar of Asia, is served hot or cold in soup form. It's a sweet delicacy in Thailand, and has many purported health benefits.
Coconut Milk & Jelly
With the heat and humidity in southeast Asia (even at night), anything with ice is a welcome refresher. You’ll find a variety of drinks made to order, with coconut and fruit flavours, topped with grass jellies.
Mango Sticky Rice
There is an abundance of fresh fruit available on nearly every street corner, but mango served with sticky rice and topped with condensed milk is the ultimate Thai dessert. And you’re brave enough, you can swap the mango for durian!
So those are our picks for some street foods to try in Yaowarat. Got a favourite? Let us know! Until next time… à la prochaine!
Want to know a different side of Thai cuisine? Check out our interview with Chef Nuit, bringing Royal Thai cuisine to Toronto.
