Do you consider yourself something of a foodie? Do you like the idea of living in a big city that has all-manner of world-class cuisine on your doorstep? If so, then Bangkok might just be the perfect place for you to visit and/or live in.
In this article, we’re going to talk about why Bangkok truly is a wonderland for food lovers. Ready to tuck in?
Thai cuisine is unparalleled
You’ll find no shortage of ‘lists’ online that rank ‘the world’s best cuisine by country’. And while the positions always vary from one website to another, there’s one thing that we can almost guarantee: Thailand will be somewhere on that list.
In our opinion? Thai food is utterly unmatched and for more than one reason:
- So much variety: There are hundreds of different Thai dishes, each sorted into the four main categories of Thai cuisine (not to mention deep-frying, stir-frying, and steaming introduced by the Chinese):
- Tom (boiled dishes)
- Yam (spicy salads)
- Tam (pounded foods)
- and Kaeng (curries)
- Packed with flavour: Thai cuisine is jam-packed with flavour and there are four key flavour profiles that give Thailand its unique aromatic and mouth-watering distinction:
- Sour
- Sweet
- Salty
- Spicy
- So cheap and accessible: You can eat Thai food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day for as little as 30-100 THB a dish (less than $10 USD per day). The best part? There are Thai food stalls and noodle-soup vendors on every corner (don’t even get me started on the delicious condiments), and you can barely walk 100m down the road in Bangkok without finding some form of delicious street-treat for a pittance.
The international food scene is on fire
It’s not just the abundance of delicious Thai food that makes Bangkok a food lover’s paradise. In fact, their international food scene is pretty lit as well.
- Want Japanese food? No worries.
- A big, fat, juicy American burger? Yes, please!
- How about a proper Italian style pizza? Delizioso.
- Or perhaps you prefer authentic Chinese?
- Arabic?
- Mediterranean?
- English fish and chips?
- Pastries?
The list could go on forever! Bangkok is truly a melting pot when it comes to international cuisine so you’ll never have any trouble finding a cuisine that tickles your fancy on that day. The best part? There are many different food delivery apps so if you aren’t feeling like leaving your apartment / hotel room, you can simply order through your phone and voila.
Many cooking classes and fresh-food markets
Of course, it’s not all about eating out and ordering takeaway; Bangkok is also perfect for those who love to cook themselves.
Not only can you find an abundance of Thai cooking classes, but you’ll be amazed by the variety of fresh-food markets. All of the fruit and veg that you could ask for (in exchange for pocket change), delicious cuts of meat, and the freshest catch of the day…what more could one want?
It’s worth a taste
In honesty, there’s only so much you can say about the food scene in Bangkok without sounding over-the-top. There really are no words that can quite capture the experience for first-timers. Yes, there are many, many reasons why Bangkok is such a popular expat destination, but one of the biggest contributing factors really is the awesome food!
Sounds appealing to you? Do you think Bangkok might just be the place for you? If so, DDproperty has a huge selection of apartments for rent so why not see if you can find a base from which you can explore the culinary paradise that is: The Big Mango.
