Recommended Midnight Snacks After A Long Day Exploring Thailand

Pad Thai

  • A classic Thai dish, Pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish with rice noodles, tofu or shrimp, eggs, and a tamarind-based sauce, topped with crushed peanuts and a squeeze of lime.​​

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niew Mamuang)

  • A beloved Thai dessert, mango sticky rice combines sweet mango slices with sticky glutinous rice, drizzled with coconut milk. It’s a refreshing and sweet treat perfect for late-night snacking.​​​

Thai Pancakes (Roti)​

  • Thai-style pancakes, or Roti, are crispy, flaky pancakes often filled with banana and drizzled with condensed milk or Nutella. They are a sweet and satisfying snack found at many night markets.​​

Grilled Meat Skewers (Moo Ping)

  • Grilled meat skewers, or Moo Ping, are savory skewers of marinated pork grilled to perfection, served with sticky rice and a spicy dipping sauce.​​

Som Tum (Papaya Salad)

  • This spicy green papaya salad is made with shredded papaya, tomatoes, green beans, peanuts, and a tangy dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, and chili. It’s a refreshing and spicy snack.​​​

Thai-Style Fried Chicken (Gai Tod)

  • Thai-style fried chicken, known as Gai Tod, is crispy, juicy fried chicken seasoned with Thai spices, often served with sticky rice and a sweet chili dipping sauce.​​​

Khao Man Gai (Hainanese Chicken Rice)

  • Khao Man Gai is poached chicken served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth, accompanied by a spicy, tangy sauce and a bowl of clear soup.​​

Satay

  • Satay consists of skewered and grilled meat, usually chicken or pork, served with a side of peanut sauce and cucumber salad. The rich flavors of the meat paired with the creamy peanut sauce are delightful.​​​

Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)

  • While not a snack, no late-night food adventure in Thailand is complete without a refreshing Thai iced tea. This sweet and creamy beverage, made with strongly brewed tea, condensed milk, and sugar, is perfect for washing down your midnight snacks.​​