Pad Thai

🍤From Thailand
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Pad Thai is Thailand's national stir-fried noodle dish: thin rice noodles wok-fried with egg, tofu or shrimp, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts in a sweet-sour-savory tamarind sauce, finished with a squeeze of lime.

Key Facts
  • Origin: Thailand (popularized in the 1930s-40s)
  • Built on rice noodles, tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar
  • Balances sweet, sour, salty and umami
  • Served with lime, chili flakes and crushed peanuts

Where to Eat Pad Thai

Best experienced in these cities — tap to explore local guides:

📍 Bangkok📍 Chiang Mai

Pad Thai Articles & Guides

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Pad Thai FAQ

What is Pad Thai?
Pad Thai is a Thai stir-fried rice-noodle dish with egg, peanuts, bean sprouts and a tangy tamarind sauce.
Is Pad Thai spicy?
It is mild by default — heat is added at the table with chili flakes.

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