๐ **Street Food Heaven: Must-Try Thai Dishes Under 100 Baht!**
Living in Thailand and NOT eating street food? You're missing out! Here's your ultimate guide to the best cheap eats:
**Breakfast Champions (30-60 THB):**
๐ฅ Jok (Rice Porridge) - 30-40 THB - comfort in a bowl
๐ฅ Patongko with Soy Milk - 25 THB - Thai breakfast classic
๐ณ Khao Kai Jeow (Egg Rice) - 40-50 THB - simple perfection
**Lunch/Dinner Legends (40-80 THB):**
๐ Pad Thai - 50-60 THB - can't leave Thailand without it!
๐ Khao Pad (Fried Rice) - 40-60 THB - every corner, every flavor
๐ฅ Khao Man Gai (Chicken Rice) - 50-60 THB - Hainanese heaven
๐ Boat Noodles (Kuay Teow Rua) - 15-20 THB per bowl (eat 3-4!)
๐ฒ Tom Yum Noodles - 50-70 THB - spicy, sour, perfect
๐ Moo Ping (Grilled Pork Skewers) - 10 THB per stick
๐ฅ Pad Krapow (Basil Stir-fry) - 50-70 THB - most popular lunch
**Snacks & Desserts (10-50 THB):**
๐ Roti (with banana/egg) - 30-40 THB
๐ฅฅ Mango Sticky Rice - 60-80 THB (seasonal)
๐ก Khanom Krok (Coconut Pancakes) - 20 THB
๐ฝ Grilled Corn - 20-30 THB
**Regional Specialties:**
๐ถ๏ธ Som Tam (Papaya Salad) - 30-50 THB - Isaan classic
๐ Khao Soi (Chiang Mai) - 50-70 THB - Northern curry noodles
๐ฆ Poo Pad Pong Garee (Crab Curry) - Market price but worth it!
**Pro Tips:**
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Look for carts with long Thai queues - always good sign
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Learn key phrases: "Mai pet" (not spicy), "Pet nit noi" (little spicy)
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Always carry cash - most don't take cards
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Peak hours: 11am-2pm lunch, 6pm-9pm dinner
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Avoid street food on Mondays (many vendors rest)
**Food Safety:**
Choose busy stalls with high turnover. Your stomach will adjust after 2-3 weeks. Keep snack-sized tissues & hand sanitizer!
**Where to Find the Best:**
โข Bangkok: Yaowarat (Chinatown), Victory Monument, Ari
โข Chiang Mai: Chang Puak Gate, Warorot Market
โข Phuket: Old Town Sunday Market
What's YOUR favorite street food? Drop recommendations below! ๐
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