What do I eat in Thailand?

Needless to say that Thailand is the nation of foodism. Honestly, food is a topic all over the country. Back in Germany they often asked me what I eat here and how much my stomach tolerates it. 

Well, I love Thai food and I hazard the consequences, let`s keep it to that. So I have gone through all my pictures to show you delicious treats from Thai cuisine. Anyhow it is an important part of their daily life. Thais even often ask me if I am hungry or if I have already eaten lunch. They mean it in a polite way (at least I hope so). Because it is hot and humid all year long in Thailand, it is even more important to keep your body fueled and hydrated with liquids. Though I know it is not good to have drinks with ice, I cannot resist when I am outside and see all the coffeeshops and tea bars luring with refreshments.

1) iced coffee 
2) mojito cocktails 
3) coconut juice
4) watermelon shake

Iced coffee is a kind of national drink. In every imaginable sort around every corner you find these yummy beverages. The dirty secret? Sweet condensed milk.

Here in Bangkok people often eat in a group outside. We live in the number one country going out for breakfast, lunch and dinner and every meal in between. Most apartments even do not have a kitchen (they usually have a tiny pantry). When they order, it is not like in Europe where everyone has one single main dish but a feast of 4-5 fares in the middle of the table. Every guest has a blank plate in front and they share all the food. So you can try everything on the table. That is such a great way to experience new tastes and dishes! The cuisine combines a lot of herbs like coriander, lemon grass, ginger, basil, tamarinde, mince, curry and chilli. 

1) Tom Kha Gai (coconut milk soup with shrimps or chicken)
2) flat rice noodles with vegetables and shrimps
3) Goeng Kiau Wan Gai (green curry with shrimps or chicken, egg and peas)
4) rice with curry powder shrimps

These meals cost between 60-80 THB which is extremely cheap and they are all delicious, trust me. On every table your find 4 spices to jazz up: dried shredded red chillis, sour vinegar and Nam Pla, a salty fish sauce. Do not forget to say mai peht if you do not like to eat spicy and peht nidnoi for only a bit fire in your Thai dish. These pics above were all taken in restaurants. It is hard to cook yourself when all the makings you need are 10 times more expensive than going out and order in a taan aahan. Still we sometimes stay inside and make food on our own. Just because.

1) delivery salad

2) German Brotzeit

3) our first try to cook Thai (it was okay)

4) muesli for breakfast

Ah.. we truly live in food paradise. It is always available, 24/7, delivery services from McDonalds (what, did that come from my mouth?)  to Swensen`s (ice cream heaven). I have to stay strong and overcome temptation sometimes. German breakfast is still a must. I cannot start my day with warm rice. By the by, my tummy asks for food. This post made me hungry. Let`s go out and see what to eat next.