A trip to Bangkok deserves a proper taste of Thailand! From fiery Isan-style salads and comforting noodle soups to iconic street-food favourites and irresistible Thai desserts, there’s so much more to explore beyond Pad Thai and Tom Yum.
Ready to take on a delicious challenge? We’ve rounded up 10 Thai dishes worth adding to your food bucket list, featuring popular Thai restaurants and signature flavours at Siam Paragon.
01. Som Tum (Thai Papaya Salad)
Kampang Isan Artisan
Siam Paragon — 4F
A beloved dish from Northeastern Thailand (Isan), Som Tum is made with shredded green papaya pounded with fresh chillies, lime juice, fish sauce, tomatoes and other flavourful ingredients. Expect a delicious balance of spicy, sour, salty and sweet in every bite.
At Kampang Isan Artisan, discover the bold character of Isan cuisine through traditional flavours and creative interpretations. The restaurant puts a spotlight on pla ra, or fermented fish sauce, a distinctive ingredient that gives many Isan dishes their signature savoury depth. You can also customise the spice level and fermented fish sauce in selected dishes.
Foodie tip: Pair your Som Tum with Thai sticky rice for the classic Isan combination!
02. Pad Pak Boong (Stir-Fried Morning Glory)
Louisvanich Eatery
Siam Paragon — 4F
Simple ingredients, big flavours! Morning glory, a crunchy leafy vegetable, is quickly stir-fried over high heat with garlic, chilli, oyster sauce and savoury seasonings. The result is a delicious combination of crisp greens, fragrant garlic and smoky wok aroma.
At Louisvanich Eatery, explore Thai comfort food with bold flavours and a menu inspired by much-loved local favourites. Its stir-fried morning glory is a great introduction to the everyday dishes that make Thai dining so special.
Foodie tip: Enjoy it alongside steamed rice and other Thai dishes for a classic local-style meal.
03. Guay Tiew Nuer (Thai Beef Noodle Soup)
Nuerkoo
Siam Paragon — 4F
A good bowl of Thai beef noodles is all about the broth and the beef. Expect aromatic, slow-simmered soup served with noodles, tender beef and flavourful beef balls.
Nuer Koo is a premium Thai beef noodle specialist at Siam Paragon, known for its selection of quality beef cuts. From Wagyu brisket and braised short ribs to beef balls, the menu offers plenty for beef lovers to explore.
Foodie tip: Look out for the different beef cuts and textures to find your favourite combination.
04. Pad Thai
Thipsamai
Siam Paragon — GF
No Thai food bucket list is complete without Pad Thai! This world-famous stir-fried noodle dish combines rice noodles with a sweet, tangy and savoury sauce, complemented by ingredients such as egg, tofu, preserved radish, bean sprouts, peanuts and lime.
Thipsamai is one of Bangkok’s most iconic Pad Thai names, with a history dating back to 1939. Renowned for its signature cooking style, the restaurant is particularly famous for its Pad Thai with shrimp oil and fresh prawns wrapped in egg. It’s a classic worth experiencing for yourself.
Foodie tip: If you’re looking for something extra special, try its signature egg-wrapped Pad Thai with fresh prawns!
05. Khao Tom Talay (Seafood Rice Porridge)
Fá Plā Tahń
Siam Paragon — 4F
A comforting Thai classic, Khao Tom Talay features soft rice simmered in a light, flavourful broth and served with fresh seafood. Depending on the selection, you can enjoy generous pieces of fish, prawns and squid in a warm, satisfying bowl.
At Fá Plā Tahń, seafood takes centre stage. The restaurant specialises in fresh seafood dishes, including fish noodles, fish balls and rice porridge. Its seafood rice porridge is a great way to experience the comforting side of Thai cuisine, with generous seafood portions and fresh-from-the-sea flavours.
Foodie tip: Look out for the golden pomfret and mixed seafood rice porridge for a particularly special bowl!
06. Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken Rice)
Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice
Siam Paragon — GF
One of Bangkok’s most loved comfort foods, Khao Man Gai features tender poached chicken served over fragrant rice cooked with chicken broth and aromatics. The experience wouldn’t be complete without its signature ginger-and-soy-based dipping sauce and a bowl of clear soup.
Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice is a well-known name among Bangkok food lovers, with a reputation built around this simple yet satisfying dish. Its Siam Paragon branch brings the famous Pratunam chicken rice experience into the convenience of an air-conditioned dining setting.
Foodie tip: Don’t skip the signature dipping sauce! It’s what brings all the flavours together.
07. Cha Yen Bingsu
Pang Cha
Siam Paragon — 4F
Thai tea is famous for its distinctive aroma, creamy sweetness and signature orange colour. Now imagine those flavours transformed into a mountain of refreshing shaved ice!
Pang Cha known for its World Class Thai Tea concept, takes inspiration from Thailand’s beloved tea culture. Its signature Pang Cha dessert combines Thai tea flavours with a generous selection of toppings, making it an indulgent treat and a fun dessert to share.
Foodie tip: Bring your friends along and make this oversized Thai tea dessert a group experience!
08. Ice Cream Ruam Mit (Thai Coconut Ice Cream)
NARA Thai Cuisine
Siam Paragon — 4F
Beat Bangkok’s tropical heat with a scoop of creamy, fragrant Thai coconut ice cream! This refreshing local favourite gets even better with a selection of traditional Thai toppings, offering a delightful mix of flavours and textures.
At NARA Thai Cuisine, a Thai restaurant brand recognised by the MICHELIN Guide, discover this classic dessert with plenty of toppings to choose from. Load up your bowl with sweet corn, roasted peanuts, Tub Tim Grob (crunchy water chestnut rubies), Look Chit (toddy palm fruit), Lod Chong (Thai pandan rice-flour noodles) and sweet sticky rice.
Foodie tip: Mix and match your favourite toppings to create your own delicious combination of Thai flavours and textures!
09. Yum Polamai (Spicy Thai Fruit Salad)
Luggaw
Siam Paragon — 4F
Think fruit salad is always sweet? Think again! Thai-style spicy fruit salad combines fresh seasonal fruits with a tangy, sweet and spicy dressing. Depending on the recipe, it can also feature chilli, lime, fish sauce and other savoury ingredients for a surprising flavour combination.
At Luggaw, make this refreshing dish part of your Thai food adventure and discover how Thai cuisine transforms fresh fruits into something much more exciting than an ordinary fruit bowl.
Foodie tip: Try balancing the sweetness of the fruit with the spicy dressing in every bite.
10. Roti Sai Mai (Thai Cotton Candy Roti)
Lamunn
Siam Paragon — 4F
A famous sweet treat from Ayutthaya, Roti Sai Mai is made with delicate, thin crepes wrapped around colourful strands of spun sugar that resemble cotton candy. The contrast between the soft roti and light, airy sugar makes every bite a fun experience.
At Lamunn, discover this traditional Thai dessert freshly prepared with soft, delicate roti and sweet Sai Mai. Choose from different flavours and enjoy this nostalgic Thai favourite, which also makes a lovely edible souvenir.
Foodie tip: Place a little Sai Mai on the roti, roll it up and enjoy it while it’s fresh!
| How Many Have You Ticked Off? ☐ 1–3 dishes: Your Thai food adventure is just getting started! ☐ 4–6 dishes: You’re getting to know Thailand’s flavours! ☐ 7–9 dishes: Almost a Thai food expert! ☐ 10/10 dishes: Congratulations! You’ve completed the ultimate Thai food quest! |
From local street-food favourites to traditional Thai sweets and signature restaurant creations, every dish tells a different story about Thailand’s food culture.
Make Siam Paragon your next stop and discover all 10 delicious reasons to eat your way through Thailand.
Your Thai food quest starts here. Come hungry, explore and tick them all off!
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