Mark Wiens, Author at Thai Street Food, Restaurants, and Recipes

Morning Jok (Thai Congee) – Comforting Rice Porridge

Jok (โจ๊ก, pronounced joke), or the Thai version of congee also known as rice porridge, is about as comforting as a Thai breakfast can come. While it’s available at some famous sit down restaurants like Jok Samyan, it’s more of…

Cha Om Kai (ชะอมไข่) – Acacia Shoot Omelet

Cha Om Kai (ชะอมไข่) is one of the top mouthwatering Thai foods, simply because it so crispy and flavorful, especially when dipped in a bit of fermented shrimp paste chili sauce (nam prik kaphi).

Royal Thai Food at Bangkok’s Classy Krua OV (ครัว OV)

It’s kind of like a home-country dining room, it’s peaceful, slightly elegant, like a cross between a Denny’s and an Irish pub… that is in ambiance, and ambiance alone. The food is of pilgrimage worthy status. At Krua OV (OV…

Thai Khao Tom (ข้าวต้ม) for Breakfast

When it comes to eating Thai breakfast, two popular choices are joke (โจ๊ก), which is a thick rice porridge like congee, and khao tom (ข้าวต้ม), which is a thinner, less mushy rice soup. I really like both breakfasts, but a…

Rice Bar – Healthy Korean Food in Silom

The other day I was taking care of some business in Silom and needed to grab lunch. Right in the area I was in I saw Rice Bar, a restaurant Dwight had mentioned to me a while back but I…

Naga Food (Not Thai, But For Your Viewing Pleasure)

At the beginning of 2013, I was able to spend some time in Nagaland, a Northeastern province in India. It was an amazing trip, and this is what I dined on! Though much of Nagaland food is different from Thai…

Moo Dad Deaw (หมูแดดเดียว) – Thai Pork Jerky on the Streets of Bangkok

Frequently in Bangkok you stumble into a street food cart that’s so deliciously attractive you simply can’t pass without stopping. Along the Bangkok street food haven of Petchaburi Soi 5 is a man who sells moo dad deaw (หมูแดดเดียว), a…

Tom Jab Chai (ต้มจับฉ่าย) – Vegetables Boiled to Death

Tom Jab Chai (ต้มจับฉ่าย) is another one of the Chinese influenced Thai dishes. It’s often a combination of cabbage, greens, turnips, tomatoes and onions all boiled down for hours until they become extremely soft. Sometimes Tom Jab Chai (ต้มจับฉ่าย) is…

P’Aor (ร้านพี่อ้อ) – The Best Tom Yum Goong Noodles in Bangkok?

Petchaburi Soi 5 is one of the best Bangkok street food streets. Each day and even more so in the evening, you’ll find a bedazzling amount of restaurants and Thai street food carts serving delicious and ready to be devoured…

Crab Fried Rice (ข้าวผัดปู) – The Superior Kind

Khao pad goong can be tasty, but in my opinion, no other form of fried rice can top Khao Pad Boo (crab fried rice ข้าวผัดปู). Make sure you drizzle your crab fried rice with fresh lime juice and pile on…

Battle of the Boat Noodles – Doy Kuay Teow Reua (ต้อยก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ)

There are countless places to eat kuay teow reua (boat noodles ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ) in Bangkok, and we’ve written about quite a few spots here on Eating Thai Food. But Bangkok is a huge city with everlasting culinary gems, and just a 10…

Golden Roasted Duck

Ducks are wonderful animals, especially when they’re roasted to a crisp. Influenced by the Chinese culinary traditions, you’ll find duck, which can be served with both rice or noodles, all over Bangkok. For good duck check out Charoen Wiang Pochana…

HelpLive Coffee Kiosk in Bangkok – Great Coffee With an Even Better Cause

If you’re in Bangkok and love coffee, you don’t want to miss HelpLive coffee kiosk! Started by a couple personal friends of mine, HelpLive is an organization that aims to help and provide for needy children. Their main project is…

Pla Tod Kamin – Fried Fish with Turmeric and Garlic

One of the best ways to eat small little tasty fish is by deep frying them with lots of shredded turmeric and garlic, and a sprinkle of salt. This is especially a southern Thai food method of eating mackerel and…

Paste Restaurant – Scrumptious Modern Thai Food in Bangkok

Looking for exciting and marvelously delicious modern Thai food in Bangkok? Paste Restaurant is as far as you need to search. NOTE: You can read my more recent review of Paste at Gaysorn here. NOTE: And as of 2018, congratulations to…

Tasty Food at Bangkok’s Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market

This past weekend I had some time to re-visit Bang Nam Pheung floating market. Although I think Khlong Lat Mayom floating market is just a bit better, Bang Nam Pheung is probably my second favorite weekend floating market in the…