We went to McDonald’s three times in three different locations throughout our time in Thailand (and had it delivered once at around 1am, but we won’t talk about that). Each time McDonald’s delivered something surprisingly delicious and each time they also delivered something quite disappointing. All in all, McDonald’s in Thailand is a mixed bag of unique fast food items that are vaguely based on some Thai staples and a mash of Thai and American foods that kept our dining experience with the fast food giant interesting ..read more

Nowhere have I wanted a constant cold beverage in my hand more than Thailand. With the sweltering heat and constant need for refreshment, this country pretty much demands that you be sipping something iced at all times. And with such easy access to a variety of inexpensive drinks, there is no reason not to! Everything from the infamously sweet Thai tea to the more obscure pennywort juice, Thai drinks are the perfect way to experience local flavors in between meals while you wait to get hungry again ..read more

At the beginning of our trip in Thailand, I would have certainly been the last person you wanted to ask for advice on the Thai language. Now, I am only the second to last. Throughout our time here, picking up a few words for navigating the restaurants and food stalls has been a huge help in making sure we get what we want (or what we don’t want) when we order. Below is a list of handy words that will help you understand and order Thai food. *Note: Since the Thai language uses a completely different set of characters from English, the words ..read more

Chiang Mai had by far the best food of our time in Thailand. Formerly the capital of the Lanna kingdom before Thailand was a unified country, Chiang Mai has a unique cuisine that isn’t usually associated with “Thai food” as we are familiar with in the U.S.. Here, you’ll find things like the infamous curry noodle soup Khao Soi, meat salads like laab, chili dips like nam prik num, aromatic herbed sausages, and amazingly unctuous braised pork leg. Of course, you’ll find classic Thai dishes like pad thai and pad kee mao as well (and so so so ma ..read more

  The island of Phuket has an interesting combination of foods that have Chinese, Thai, and Muslim influence. This mash-up of cultures means you’ll find foods that you won’t necessarily find in other parts of Thailand. From stir-fried egg noodles, to unique desserts, to roti and massaman curry, and of course great seafood, Phuket is a great place to eat your way around! Tip: While you can find good food throughout the island, we had our best meals by far in Old Phuket Town ..read more

We spent over a month in Northern Thailand and fell in love (like you will) with Khao soi. We ate it constantly, consumed countless bowls, and learned to cook it in order to figure out what this dish really is. Read below to learn about what goes into this dish, what makes a great bowl, and where to find our top 5 spots for khao soi in Chiang Mai. What is Khao Soi? Khao soi is one of Northern Thailand’s most popular dishes. It can be described ..read more

Chiang Mai had by far the best food of our time in Thailand. Formerly the capital of the Lanna kingdom before Thailand was a unified country, Chiang Mai has a unique cuisine that isn’t usually associated with “Thai food” as we are familiar with in the U.S. Having a large influence from Chinese and Burmese tradition, the foods up here are quite unique. You’ll find things like the infamous curry noodle soup Khao Soi, meat salads like laab, chili dips like nam prik num, aromatic herbed sausages, and amazingly unctuous braised pork leg. With Lan ..read more

Singapore is a restaurant fanatic’s paradise. You’ll find everything from fine dining in fancy hotels to super inexpensive yet delicious food in the countless Hawker centers throughout the city. We spent a whole weekend with the intent of only eating. We definitely didn’t get to everything, but below were our favorite places to eat: Hawker Centers Singapore is known for its countless hawker stalls. These stalls are often locate ..read more

New Zealand is known for having some of the most exclusive hops in the world, so it only makes sense that there is a tasty craft beer scene to go along with it. Hops aren’t the only local New Zealand ingredient making its way into the beers though. Everything from NZ Sauvignon Blanc to the local “feijoa” fruit is getting added. Of course, you’ll also find great classic styles crafted by great brewers throughout the country. However, since much of the beer in pubs is still dominated by a handful of large brewers, this great beer can be a chal ..read more

Bangkok is a sprawling Thai food paradise filled with everything from inexpensive/delicious street food and desserts to upper level fine dining. Getting started on your quest to eat around this huge city can be daunting, but check out some of our suggestions below to get started! Don’t forget to explore and try places you’ve never heard of as well, as the feeling of discovery is unbeatable! C ..read more