accompanied by tikki, a deep-fried soft patty with a spicy stuffing.
Satay
สะเตะ
Available as pork or chicken, the protein is grilled on a bamboo skewer and coated with coconut milk. It is accompanied by peanut sauce and a cucumber and shallot relish.
DESSERTS
ของหวาน
Thais are known to harbor a fondness for sweets so it’s no surprise that street food desserts abound.
Bamee wan
บะหมี่หวาน
Egg noodles served with an assortment of Thai-Chinese delicacies in syrup and topped with shaved ice.
Bua loy kai waan
บัวลอยไขหวาน
Translated as “floating lotus sweet egg”, these dumplings are served in heated coconut milk with an egg or egg white.
Bua loy nam khing
บัวลอยน้ําขิง
Translated as “floating lotus with ginger water”, this Chinese dessert comprises dumplings stuffed with ground sesame seeds served in a sweet, invigorating ginger syrup.
Chao guay
เฉาก วย
This Chinese jelly, served in a syrup with ice, is reminiscent of sweetened black coffee and is a light, refreshing treat at the end of a big meal.
Khanom bueang
ขนมเบื้อง
These interesting taco-like desserts mix elements of the sweet with the savory.
Khao niew mamuang
ขาวเหนียวมะมวง
Sticky rice with mango and coconut milk. One of Thailand’s best-loved desserts.
Lotchong
ลอดชอง
These green “tapioca squiggles” are served in an iced coconut milk broth.
Pae guay
แปะกวย
Yellow gingko nuts can be served alone, hot or cold, in a syrup or even part of a Thai-style shaved ice “buffet”. The Chinese have traditionally believed this dessert helps promote brain function.
Roti
โรตี
Like their Indian counterparts, these are flat breads but are flakier and served with a variety of sweet toppings, such as banana or condensed milk and sugar.
BEVERAGES
เครื่องดื่ม
You will typically find one or more of the following beverages at a street stall:
Cha dum yen ชาดําเย็น
Black iced tea
Cha manao ชามะนาว
Iced lemon tea
Cha yen ชาเย็น
Iced milk tea
Gafae yen กาแฟเย็น
Iced coffee
Geck huay yen เกกฮวยเย็น
Iced chrysanthemum tea
Lorhangguay หลอฮั้งกวย
Chinese herbal beverage
Nam atlom น้ําอัดลม
Soft drink/carbonated beverage
Nam bai bua bok น้ําใบบัวบก
Pennywort juice
Nam baitoey น้ําใบเตย
Pandanus leaf juice
Nam buai น้ําบวย
Pickled plum juice
Nam dok anchan น้ําดอกอัญชัญ
Butterfly pea juice
Nam farang น้ําฝรั่ง
Guava juice
Nam khaeng น้ําแข็ง
Ice
Nam krajiep น้ํากระเจียบ
Roselle juice (sometimes referred to as hibiscus juice)
Nam lamyai น้ําลําไย
Longan juice
Nam manao น้ํามะนาว
Lime juice
Nam maphrao
