Thailand's dishes are vibrant to the tongue and full of flavor, so much so that you may not be able to stop chowing down! Here are some 5 must-try dishes for when you come to Thailand.

   There’s nothing quite like a satisfying bowl of tom yum kung (also written as tom yam goong). This hot and sour shrimp soup is an explosion of flavor and is also said to have medicinal properties. Shrimps (kung) are an excellent source of protein and the vegetables pack in the vitamins. Chillies in the soup help to burn fat while lemongrass and lime both aid digestion and help to fight against colds.

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    A popular dish whose name means “Thai stir-fry,” pad Thai is a stir-fry of rice noodles, eggs, tofu, and meat, with a sweet-sour-salty and slightly spicy sauce, and toppings of peanuts, fresh vegetables, and cilantro — sometimes served on the side. Pad Thai sauce often contains dried shrimp and fish sauce (which you can’t really taste). At first pad Thai might not sound like something from your comfort zone, but the final result is a toothsome noodle dish that's as tasty as they come.

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    One of Thailand’s most famous dishes. It features noodles cooked in a rich, creamy coconut milk based red curry with either chicken or beef. The dish is topped with crispy noodles, lime, shallots, chilis, and pickled cabbage. The spice levels of Khao Soi vary based on how much curry paste is added. It is known as an integral part of northern Thailand cuisine.

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    Som Tum is a form of spicy Thai salad that is associated as coming from the Isaan province in North-East Thailand. However, it originally came from Laos, which shares a boarder with Isaan. These days you will find it all over Thailand and it is a comfort dish for many Thais. It is almost impossible to walk down a street in Thailand without seeing a som tum (or Isaan food) vendor.

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    Mango sticky rice is the most famous Thai dessert, and for good reason! If you never thought fruit and rice would go together, this will blow your mind. Sweet sticky rice pairs unexpectedly well with sweet and juicy fresh mangoes. It's loved the world over, and is arguably the Thai national dessert.

    Mango sticky rice is a classic traditional Thai dessert, and in Thai it is called kao niew mamuang ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง. Kao niew means sticky rice, and mamuang means mango. The sticky rice part of the dessert is made from white long grain glutinous rice that has been steamed and then macerated in a sweet coconut syrup. The rice is then topped with a salted coconut sauce and crispy mung beans.

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