Herbs, Spices & Everything Nice: 5 Best places for Thai food in Kuala Lumpur

updated the Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Whether you’re in the mood for a creamy bowl of green curry or a fiery Tom Yum dish, Kuala Lumpur is not short of great Thai restaurants.

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Thai cuisine needs no introduction. Its rich, exotic flavours, brilliant blend of spices and exquisite fragrances has made it one of the most coveted cuisines internationally, and justifiably so. While you might associate Thai food with being spicy, it is actually a delicious harmonious balance of sweet, spicy, sour and salty flavours. Much like Italian and Mediterranean food, Thai food is distinctive in its use of fresh herbs and spices, which makes for such arresting flavours.

While you might have a broad understanding of what encompasses Thai food, this delectable cuisine has distinct regional differences. Thai food in northeast Thailand, in places like Issarn, shares many similarities with cuisine from neighboring Laos, though the Thai renditions of the dishes (such as Som Tam) are spicier. Curries in the south, on the other hand, have a greater Malaysian influence, and incorporate more coconut and turmeric.

Perfect to impress your date with your knowledge of Thai cuisine, or a place to enjoy a great meal with your loved ones on the weekend, we have picked our top Thai spots in KL in our gallery above that we’re confident you’ll love too.

Sarah Khan

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