Ask any person what makes Thailand famous and it would be a safe bet to say that practically everyone will cite Thai cuisine. Thailand’s national cuisine has exploded on to the world stage and has become one of the Asian cuisines that have been able to penetrate the west successfully.
Of course, when it comes to food, nothing is better than to actually eat it in its country of origin. It does not matter if a great cook or chef prepared Thai food for you in your country, it still will not be able to beat eating authentic Thai dishes in Thailand because what you will be eating is the real genuine article. You get the freshest produce that are prepared and cooked by chefs that have generations of skill and expertise on the intrinsic methods of cooking Thai dishes behind them.
Wherever you are in Thailand there will definitely be great Thai restaurants and eateries that you should try. Be adventurous though. Do not limit your gustatory experience to the tourist traps. Try to find out the restaurants that the locals frequent because this is where the real culinary experience begins.
The Chiang Mai Floating Restaurant is not frequented by tourists but it is a big hit among the locals. The ambience is amazing as you can choose to eat around or above the lake. There are also fountains and jetties to complete the atmosphere. The Thai cuisine that is served here is absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The Tom Yum Kung is just perfect. The shrimp dishes are also quite tasty like the deep fried shrimp and the Liang Curry Shrimp Soup. When it comes to the spicy dishes you should tell the waiter how hot you want your order to be. Don’t say anything and you will be given the traditional hotness preferred by the Thais, and it is HOT.
In Bangkok Baan Kanitha is the must go to place for authentic Thai food. Right now, there are already two branches of the restaurant in Bangkok proof of its success and acceptance from the public. Every single dish on their menu is worth trying as they are all delicious. There are some standout dishes though. One of them is a Pomelo Salad called Yam Sam O, which could be considered as one of Baan Kanitha’s signature dishes. Other dishes that are worthy of a visit or two to the restaurant are the Gai Hor Bai Toey (Chicken in Pandanus Leaf) as well as the Tod Man Kung (Deep Fried Shrimp Cakes).
If the absolute best Thai cuisine is what you want to get though then don’t forget to eat at Baan Rim Pa in Phuket. The restaurant has been described as the finest in the country, The menu at the restaurant is based on the recipes that are prepared for the Royal Family themselves. This means that the quality, preparation, and yes the cost, is a cut above the rest. It is still an affordable meal nonetheless and the experience of actually eating Royal Thai Cuisine is an opportunity that should not be missed.