Eating - Bangkok - page 57

Must-eat central Thai and Bangkok dishes include the following:
Pàt tai Thin rice noodles stir-fried with dried and/or fresh shrimp, bean sprouts, tofu, egg
and seasonings, traditionally served with lime halves and a few stalks of Chinese chives
and a sliced banana flower. Thip Samai , in Banglamphu, is probably Bangkok's most
lauded destination for the dish.
Yam Ъlah dùk foo Fried shredded catfish, chilli and peanuts served with a sweet/tart
mango dressing. Try it at Kimleng , in Bangkok's Banglamphu district.
Ðôm yam Lemon grass, kaffir lime leaf and lime juice give this soup its characteristic
tang; fresh chillies or an oily chilli paste provide it with its legendary sting. Available just
about everywhere, but it's hard to beat the version at Krua Apsorn .
Yen đah foh Combining a slightly sweet crimson-coloured broth with a variety of meat
balls, cubes of blood and crispy greens, yen đah foh is probably both the most intimidating
and popular noodle dish in Bangkok. Available at Soi 10 Food Centres and many street
stalls.
Gaang sôm Central Thailand's famous 'sour soup' often includes freshwater fish, veget-
ables and/or herbs, and a thick, tart broth. Available at Poj Spa Kar .
Gŏo·ay đĕe·o reu·a Known as boat noodles because they were previously served from
small boats along the canals of central Thailand, these intense pork- or beef-based bowls
are among the most full-flavoured of Thai noodle dishes. Try a bowl at Bharani .