For those who are bold (in terms of their willingness to try exotic or spicy delicacies) what are some dishes that you would recommend?
First of all, if you really enjoy eating spicy, you can bump up the heat by ordering everything “phet mak mak,” or very spicy!
Here are a couple dishes you should try if you’re looking for exotic or hot dishes:
Goong Dten – Translated to “dancing shrimp,” that’s exactly what it is – live mini shrimp are mixed with dressing and served still wriggling as you eat them !
Larb Neua Dip – You may have heard of normal larb (common minced pork salad), but there are other versions, like this one made with raw beef and blood.
Som Tam Pla Raa – Som tam as mentioned above is Thai green papaya salad, but instead of that limey fresh dressing like in the other version, this variety includes the famous “pla raa,” or pickled preserved fish. The flavor is pungent and can be intense.