Thai cuisine is a sensory adventure, blending the freshest ingredients with ancient techniques, creative methods, and masterful chef skills to create a culinary experience like no other. As a close friend once put it, "Pound for pound, Thai food is the most well-balanced, deliciously diverse, and bursting with the freshest flavors you can imagine." We couldn’t agree more.

 

Throughout Thailand, culinary excellence awaits at every corner, offering a seemingly endless array of delectable food, desserts, and drinks. From humble noodle stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants, the choices are boundless. Wander through vibrant walking markets brimming with fresh seafood, exotic fruits, refreshing beverages, and traditional Thai desserts.

 

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We’ll try not to overwhelm you with details, but trust us: the sheer variety and creativity of Thai food will exceed your wildest expectations. With dishes sourced from local markets and cooked by skilled chefs, the authenticity and value are unmatched. We always recommend venturing beyond your resort or villa to explore local eateries—this is true even on the islands. As Anthony Bourdain often preached, experiencing local flavors is essential.

 

Here’s a glimpse of what a typical day of dining in NST might look like:

 

Breakfast: Just five minutes up the road, our local morning market offers a feast of light treats and traditional delights. Savor rare coconut desserts, creative and fresh beverages, succulent fried chicken with yellow rice and sweet dipping sauces, skewered marinated pork with sticky rice, and fresh coconut water.

 

For a truly authentic Thai breakfast, try Kao Tom or Jok, a rice porridge with ginger, scallions, pepper, pork balls, and a poached egg. Alternatively, enjoy Kanom Jeen, fermented white noodles topped with three different curries, served with pickled vegetables, locally grown herbs, spicy chili pastes, and seasoned fried chicken. Don’t miss out on Salapao, a steamed bun filled with sweet red pork or bean paste, paired with a glass of Cha Yen, sweet Thai tea.

 

*Kopi is a must-visit to experience the full range of authentic Thai breakfasts in NST city.

 

Afternoon: Indulge in Isaan specialties like Som Tam (papaya salad), Tom Yam, Larb, Nam Tok, grilled meats with spicy red chili dipping sauces, and sticky rice. Dive into local southern curries made with coconut milk and blue crab, rich bone broths, homemade noodles in various styles, and specially prepared meats.

 

Evening: Delight in local seafood such as shrimp, squid, sea bass, mackerel, and crab, all expertly prepared with spices, chili pastes, curries, wild herbs, and coconut milk. Complement your meal with a Tom Yam-infused cocktail, and experience the perfect balance of Thai flavors: savory, salty, spicy, sour, and sweet.

 

Throughout NST, you’ll find modern chic and tropical-styled cafes offering stunning views and serving a wide variety of creative drinks, snacks, desserts, and limitless coffee options.

 

Every meal in NST is a chance to savor some of the freshest, most delicious, and healthful Thai cuisine, making each dining experience truly unforgettable.