Thailand has become popular among the tourists for many different things such as exclusive site seeing, colorful beaches, ancient temples, Buddhist monasteries and its floating markets but there is one more thing, which delights the tourist arriving here for a tour of the most popular Asian destination and that is, its delectable food. Thai food has all the charm and vividness to its preparation and serving methods.
Thai food reflects its culture and values from the texture, taste and the use of ingredients. Presentation is given more importance while serving the food. While cooking variety of dishes, more emphasis is given on lightly prepared dishes, those that have a strong aroma and those with a spicy touch. The key to the preference for Thai food lies in its food items, which are prepared with all the care to give it a mixed taste of sour, sweet, salty as well as spicy. Many master chefs have praised Thai food for its proportionate blending of a variety of ingredients to create a graceful finish. It is observed that around four to five fundamental tastes are concealed beautifully in a Thai dish.
The food prepared here shows the influence of particular regions as well as the historical factors, which bear their mark on it. This cuisine is seen to be influenced by four regions of the country; Northeastern, Northern, Central and Southern. Apart from the regional impact the Royal cuisine shows a linkage to the historical palace cuisines of the Ayutthaya kingdom. This cuisine mostly impressed the central plains, while a western influence is experienced in preparation of dishes sangkhaya and foi thong. The culinary arts of its neighbors also play a major role in molding the food preparation techniques of Thailand. Use of easily available ingredients is the basic art of preparing food in this romantic country. China shows its great influence on Thai lifestyle and its cuisine. Use of noodles, oyster sauce and soybean products is the clear reflection of a use of deep frying techniques used by the Chinese. Whereas Indian and Persian style of cooking has its impression on Thai dishes like, kaeng matsaman and kaeng curry.
Thai meals normally consist of rice along with other complementary dishes, with a great contrast of textures and flavors and are basically shared among the diners. The meals are a great combination of a nutritious variety of vegetables, clear soup and curry. There are many incredible Thai dishes and some palatable dishes which you can taste during your tour of this tourist hub such as Penang curry, Massa man curry, Pad Thai, Khan Man Gay and Kay Tie. If you are a vegetarian then you can attend the vegetarian festival celebrated annually in certain provinces of the country. If you are an omnivore then this destination is a paradise for you with its huge array of sumptuous Thai dishes maintaining a beautiful balance between vegetables, meat and seafood. Apart from the invigorating Thailand cuisines, accommodations in Thailand also offer a huge variety in their costs, artistic interiors, exclusive locations on the beach fronts and their ability to accommodate large families or groups.