{"id":334152,"date":"2017-07-24T14:13:46","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T06:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/unique-thai-food-334152.html"},"modified":"2019-05-03T04:29:53","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T20:29:53","slug":"unique-thai-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/food-hk\/hot-spots-hk\/unique-thai-food-334152.html","title":{"rendered":"Weird &amp; Wonderful: 10 Unique foods you must try when you visit Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Sure, who doesn\u2019t love a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/food\/hot-spots\/recommended-spots\/5-best-thai-food-places-singapore-146366.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">good plate of <\/a><em>pad thai<\/em>? With the iconic savoury yet sweet sauce coating every bite, peanuts cutting through the taste so it doesn\u2019t get too cloying, and the shrimp adding even more flavour, it is basically an explosion of deliciousness in every bite. And, yes,<em> tom yum goong <\/em>with its hot and sour flavour is so incredibly piquant as well. Of course, Thailand offers\u00a0<em>more<\/em> than just these great signature dishes. <\/p> <p>Known for its attention to detail, as well as a seasoned hand, every facet of Thai cuisine is carefully considered before execution, making it a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/parenting\/kids-activities\/3-singaporean-kids-craft-bouquets-mothers-day-2-250555.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">delicate craft<\/a> like no other. It is truly no wonder that Thai food has been a fan-favourite for many across the world, especially seeing as how popular Bangkok is with travellers. So, the next time you find yourself walking along the streets of this intriguing country, don\u2019t forget to check out the other food choices around. These range from their appetisers to desserts. No matter if you\u2019re looking for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/food\/hot-spots\/recommended-spots\/local-snacks-crazy-twist-sg-253178.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a quick bite<\/a> of a full course, there\u2019s something for everyone. Scroll back up and check out our 10 unique food options you should most definitely have a bite of. <\/p> <p><em>Lee Hui Bing<\/em><\/p> <h2> <span>Read More:<\/span> <\/h2> <p><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/asia\/nostalgic-travel-singapore-bangkok-bali-265169.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travel Throwback: How to have a nostalgic day trip in Singapore, Bangkok &amp; Bali<\/a><\/p> <p><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/food\/hot-spots\/recommended-spots\/5-best-thai-food-places-singapore-146366.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroi Mak Mak: 5 Best Thai food places in Singapore<\/a><\/p> <p><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/5-great-places-visit-thailand-25365.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Great less-frequented places to visit in Thailand<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When in Thailand, eat as the Thais do! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":790,"featured_media":266345,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Thailand is much more than just pad thai and tom yum goong. 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