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Forget fancy restaurants \u2013 everything you need to know about Thai food can be found on the busy streets of Bangkok. Across the city, stalls open at the crack of dawn and serve up hundreds of portions of cheap, chilli-spiked food until late at night. With only a few hundred baht in your pocket, you can sample the fragrant heat of some of the country\u2019s best-loved culinary staples.<\/p>\n

Expedia\u2019s Aussie travellers tend to stop by Bangkok for 2-3 days, travelling after the monsoon season dries up in November. December is the most popular time to visit but you\u2019ll find great deals during the rainy season. Check out Expedia\u2019s Bangkok Holidays<\/a> for ideas.<\/p>\n

Kuaytiaw (noodle soup) in Chinatown<\/h2>\n

Thin rice noodles, fragrant broth, slices of roast pork, garnished with coriander, bean sprouts and white pepper – kuaytiaw was introduced by Chinese workers in the early 1900s. Over the years Thai twists such as coconut milk have been added. The best place to try it is in Yaowarat. Uncover more China-inspired dishes on a\u00a0food discovery walk<\/a>,\u00a0sampling fresh seafood and dumplings, in between visits to Wat Traimit Temple and the buzzing Saphan Put Night Market. Close to the night markets is Silom-Sathorn, a suburb popular with Expedia\u2019s Aussie Travellers. Try\u00a0Furama Silom<\/a>, a family friendly hotel with a pool when you need to chill out after a food coma.<\/p>\n

Phat thai in the shadow of the Golden Mountain<\/h2>\n

Ok, so it\u2019s not technically a street-food stall, but most of the cooking takes place out on the pavement. We\u2019re talking about Thip Samai (313 Thanon Mahachai) in the old, waterside district of Phra Nakorn. Phat thai, in its simplest form consists of noodles, crushed peanuts, shallots and fried egg, and is served all over the city, especially around the backpacker haven Khao San Road. So what makes it so special? Well, it\u2019s been running for nearly 50 years and serves different takes on the traditional dish \u2013 adding tofu, jumbo shrimps, and even wrapping noodle dishes in paper-thin omelette. Even if you\u2019re not hungry, the sheer scale of this slick operation is worth witnessing.<\/p>\n

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Som tam (green papaya salad) from your own boat<\/h2>\n

A clear indicator of the culinary link between Thailand and neighbouring Laos, this dish originated in the northeast but quickly took Bangkok by storm. Shredded, unripe papaya is combined with fish sauce, lime juice, chillies, green beans and garlic, and sold (often for less than $1.50) by vendors across the city. If you spot a stall with a large, well-loved mortar and pestle, you\u2019re in luck. Find the salad at its freshest from vendors chugging down the canals of\u00a0Damnoen Saduak<\/a>. Just over 100km from the city, the floating market is not to be missed.<\/p>\n

Kaprao moo krob (crispy pork and holy basil) with the monks<\/h2>\n

Two Thai favourites \u2013 holy basil and pork belly \u2013 come together in this delicious dish. Stir-fried with garlic, chilli, and oyster and soy sauces, the fiery leaves give the layers of crispy, fatty meat a real kick. Served with rice and sometimes a fried egg, it\u2019s a god among curries. Grab a dish from the street stalls near Wat Pho (spot the orange-robed monks having their daily meal here), then head inside for a different spiritual experience. The sprawling temple complex is home to a 46-metre-long reclining gold leaf Buddha. Wat Po is usually less busy than nearby Royal Grand Palace \u2013 it even runs\u00a0Thai massage classes<\/a>, so you can leave feeling totally zen.<\/p>\n

Khao niao mamuang (mango and sticky rice) \u2013 fit for kings<\/h2>\n

The Royal Grand Palace<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 soaring towers, intricate rooftops and colourful mosaics \u2013 deserves an afternoon. Sections date back to 1782. Don’t miss the Dusit Maha Prasat (a stunning seven-tiered golden spire) and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (a green statue carved out of one piece of jade). Once you\u2019ve seen every nook and cranny, cool down with dessert at Kao Neoo Korpanich (431-433 Tanao Road, Saochingcha), a five-minute taxi ride away. The family business has been serving this dish for generations \u2013 sticky rice with coconut milk, steamed in pandan leaves, served with ripe mango and toasted mung beans. Pick your own mango from the huge variety on display.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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