Thai recipes

Thai food is a balancing act — sweet, sour, salty, and spicy in every bite. Our Thai recipes include northern khao soi curry noodles, herby larb, creamy curries, and noodle favourites, with the balance explained in each recipe so you can taste and adjust like a Thai cook instead of guessing.

For easy Thai dinner ideas that beat takeout, start with the popular dishes below. Each recipe lists the essential Thai ingredients — fish sauce, lime, Thai basil, curry paste — plus tested substitutes, and clear steps from paste to plate. New authentic Thai curry recipes and street-food favourites arrive daily.

Popular Thai recipes: Boat Noodles, Thai Pineapple Fried Rice, Thai Fish Cakes, Crying Tiger Beef

Boat Noodles

Make Thai boat noodles, the rich dark-broth noodle soup with beef, meatballs and morning glory. An authentic Bangkok street food recipe. Bangkok street...

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Make Thai pineapple fried rice with juicy pineapple, prawns, cashews and curry powder. A colorful, easy Thai recipe served in a pineapple boat. Sweet,...

Thai Fish Cakes

Make Thai fish cakes (tod mun pla) with red curry paste, green beans and kaffir lime, served with sweet chilli dip. An authentic Thai appetizer. Springy,...

Crying Tiger Beef

Charred juicy beef sliced thin in a zesty lime-chili dressing with toasted rice powder. This crying tiger beef recipe is Thailand's smoky, fiery Isan steak.

Khao Man Gai

Silky poached chicken over fragrant broth-cooked rice with punchy fermented-soy sauce. This khao man gai recipe is Thailand's beloved comfort plate, home style.

Thai Mango Salad

Crisp green mango ribbons tossed with peanuts, dried shrimp, and chili-lime dressing. This Thai mango salad is tart, crunchy, electric — ready in 20 minutes.

Gaeng Som

Gaeng som is Thailand's sour curry soup with tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and tamarind. This gaeng som recipe balances sour, salty, and sweet perfectly.

Kai Jeow

Kai jeow is Thailand's crispy omelette: eggs fried in hot oil until puffy and golden, served over rice. This kai jeow recipe tastes like Bangkok street food.

Thai Chicken Wings

Thai chicken wings tossed in a sticky sweet chili glaze with lime and cilantro. This Thai chicken wings recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Coconut Ice Cream

Make authentic Thai Coconut Ice Cream at home — no churner needed. Silky coconut cream with toasted flakes and peanuts over sweet sticky rice. A tropical dream.

Thai Spring Rolls

Make crispy authentic Thai Spring Rolls at home — golden wrappers filled with seasoned pork, glass noodles, and vegetables. Step-by-step with frying tips.

Thai Iced Tea

Brew authentic Thai Iced Tea at home — sunset-orange spiced tea sweetened with condensed milk, poured over ice. Creamy, fragrant, and ready in 20 minutes.

Khao Soi

Khao soi is Northern Thailand's famous coconut curry noodle soup, topped with crispy noodles. This authentic recipe brings Chiang Mai comfort to your kitchen.

Larb Gai

This authentic Thai larb gai tosses juicy minced chicken with lime, fish sauce, chili, and toasted rice powder. A fast, fiery salad served with sticky rice.

Panang Curry

Make creamy Thai panang curry at home with tender chicken, rich coconut sauce, and makrut lime. This easy recipe delivers restaurant flavor in 40 minutes.

Mango Sticky Rice

Sweet Thai mango sticky rice with warm coconut cream — chewy glutinous rice, ripe juicy mango and a glossy coconut sauce. A beloved tropical dessert recipe.

Chicken Satay

Juicy Thai chicken satay skewers with creamy peanut sauce — marinated in coconut milk, turmeric and lemongrass, then grilled until lightly charred at the edges.

Thai Fried Rice

Thai fried rice (khao pad) with shrimp, egg and jasmine rice tossed in fish sauce, soy and lime — ready in 30 minutes for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Thai Basil Chicken

Make Pad Kra Pao at home — Thai basil chicken stir-fried with garlic, chilies, and holy basil in a savory sauce. Fast, fiery, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Green Papaya Salad

Learn how to make Som Tum, Thailand's fiery green papaya salad with lime, fish sauce, chilies, and crunchy peanuts. Fresh, bold, spicy, and ready in 25 minutes.

Tom Kha Gai

Make authentic Tom Kha Gai at home — creamy Thai coconut chicken soup with galangal, lemongrass, and mushrooms. Fragrant, warming, and ready in 35 minutes.

Massaman Curry

Learn how to make authentic Thai massaman curry with tender beef, creamy coconut milk, and warm spices. Rich, mild, and unforgettable in every spoonful.

Pad See Ew

Make authentic pad see ew at home with smoky flat rice noodles, chicken, and Chinese broccoli in sweet-savory soy sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes tonight.

Thai Red Curry

Make authentic Thai red curry with chicken, creamy coconut milk, and crisp vegetables in 35 minutes. A bold, aromatic, restaurant-style curry at home.

Thai Green Curry

This creamy Thai green curry is ready in 40 minutes — tender chicken simmered in fragrant coconut milk with Thai basil, lime leaves and peppers over rice.

Pad Thai

Make authentic Pad Thai at home in 35 minutes — sweet, tangy rice noodles tossed with juicy shrimp, scrambled egg, crunchy peanuts and lime. Easy recipe.

Tom Yum Soup

Hot, sour and aromatic — this authentic Tom Yum soup with shrimp, lemongrass and lime is ready in 30 minutes. A true taste of Thailand in your own kitchen.