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Regional Fare
Thailand’s cuisine is astoundingly diverse, with One of the most delightful example is ‘Khao
dishes changing in form and flavour just about Soi’, a creamy and slightly spicy yellow curry
every time they cross a border. Head to the noodle dish.
mountainous north, where sour and bitter
flavours dominate the cuisine. Fish sauce is The northeast region, also known as Isaan,
sometimes used to add a salty taste, but as offers food that is usually boiled or grilled as
seafood is not abundantly available in this opposed to fried. Popular Isaan dishes include
particular region, the food is not as salty. ‘Larb Moo’, which comprises of minced pork
Ranking highly on northern Thai menus, visitors dressed with lime juice, fish sauce, mint leaves,
can try ’Kaeng Hang Le’, a stewed pork curry onions and chillies. There is also ‘Kor Moo
with a slight Burmese influence. Noodles play a Yang’, made of grilled pork neck, served with
huge role in many of the region’s dishes. a chilli dipping sauce.
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