Tasting Bangkok & Pattaya: Local Delights

Bangkok:

• Pad Thai: A beloved stir-fried noodle dish with egg, tofu, and choice of protein, infused with tangy tamarind and lime.
• Tom Yum Goong: A zesty soup featuring shrimp, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers for a spicy-sour kick.
• Som Tum (Papaya Salad): A spicy and refreshing salad blending shredded papaya, tomatoes, chili, lime, fish sauce, and peanuts.
• Mango Sticky Rice: Indulge in ripe mangoes paired with sweet sticky rice and coconut milk, a quintessential Thai dessert.
• Pad Krapow Moo (Basil Pork Stir-Fry): A fragrant stir-fry of minced pork, Thai basil, chili, garlic, and soy sauce served atop rice with a fried egg.

Pattaya:

• Seafood: Dive into Pattaya's bounty of fresh seafood, from succulent grilled prawns to spicy seafood salads bursting with flavor.
• Som Tum Thai (Thai Papaya Salad): Experience the local twist on this classic, often featuring fermented fish sauce and crab.
• Khao Phat Puu (Crab Fried Rice): Fragrant fried rice combined with succulent crab meat, egg, onions, and garlic for a satisfying meal.
• Pla Kapong Neung Manao (Steamed Fish with Lime): Delight in whole fish steamed with zesty lime, chili, garlic, and cilantro.
• Kai Jeow (Thai Omelette): Enjoy a simple yet delicious omelette made with eggs, fish sauce, and soy sauce, sometimes with minced pork or shrimp, served alongside rice.