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Thai food by type

The encyclopedia arranged by what you are in the mood for rather than alphabetically. Each page groups dishes that already have their own entry — nothing here asserts anything the dish page does not.

  • Thai Street FoodDishes normally cooked at a stall or cart rather than a restaurant kitchen.16 dishes
  • Thai Noodle DishesEverything built on rice noodles, egg noodles or glass noodles, wok-fried or in broth.15 dishes
  • Thai DessertsSweets, and the coconut-and-salt end of Thai cooking that Western menus file as pudding.14 dishes
  • Thai CurriesPaste-based dishes, from coconut-rich massaman to the coconut-free jungle curry.13 dishes
  • Thai SaladsYam and tam dishes — pounded or tossed, sour-forward, usually eaten with rice.10 dishes
  • Thai Rice DishesFried rice, rice plates and the dishes built around them.7 dishes
  • Thai SoupsClear broths, sour soups and the coconut soups in between.5 dishes
  • Thai DrinksWhat is sold from the cart next to the food, hot and iced.5 dishes
  • Thai Vegan Dishes (Jay)Jay cooking, which excludes animal products and pungent vegetables alike.5 dishes
  • Vegetarian-Friendly Thai DishesDishes with a standard vegetarian version — ask for it by name rather than hoping.52 dishes
  • Mild Thai DishesRated 1 of 5 for heat — safe for anyone still adjusting.48 dishes
  • Gently Spiced Thai DishesRated 2 of 5. Warmth rather than heat.22 dishes
  • Medium-Spicy Thai DishesRated 3 of 5 — noticeable heat, still comfortable for most.18 dishes
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