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60 baht for a box. Kluay Kaek (กล้วยแขก)
60 baht for a box. Kluay Kaek (กล้วยแขก)
Another popular treat is Kluay Kaek (กล้วยแขก) – fried bananas – a delicious snack that also represents centuries of tradition.
Although the finished product tastes sweet and ripe, vendors deliberately choose firm, green Kluay Nam Wa bananas instead of fully ripened yellow ones. This allows the fruit to hold its structure during frying.
https://thethaiger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/thai-fried-bananas.webp Photo: Hungry in Thailand
They cost between 30 and 50 baht for a sizable bag. Sankaya (สังขยา)
Sankaya, or pandan coconut custard, gets its bright green colour from the plant’s leaves. Though pandan has grown in popularity in the West in recent years, dubbed ‘the new matcha,’ it has been popular in Thailand for generations.
In this custard form, it is deliciously sweet and smooth, used to top fluffy white bread and Pa Tong Go.
On the street, you will see it kept in double boilers until sold, to prevent the eggs from curdling inside. It costs between 40 and 70 baht for a warm bowl and bread cubes to dip.
https://thethaiger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pandan-custard-fondue-blog.jpg Photo: Hot Thai Kitchen
Remember to bring cash and say thank you (Khop Khun, kâ/khráp). Enjoy your trip, though the food may make you never want to leave!
The story Most popular food in Thailand — What dishes to Thais eat daily as seen on Thaiger News.
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Although the finished product tastes sweet and ripe, vendors deliberately choose firm, green Kluay Nam Wa bananas instead of fully ripened yellow ones. This allows the fruit to hold its structure during frying.
https://thethaiger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/thai-fried-bananas.webp Photo: Hungry in Thailand
They cost between 30 and 50 baht for a sizable bag. Sankaya (สังขยา)
Sankaya, or pandan coconut custard, gets its bright green colour from the plant’s leaves. Though pandan has grown in popularity in the West in recent years, dubbed ‘the new matcha,’ it has been popular in Thailand for generations.
In this custard form, it is deliciously sweet and smooth, used to top fluffy white bread and Pa Tong Go.
On the street, you will see it kept in double boilers until sold, to prevent the eggs from curdling inside. It costs between 40 and 70 baht for a warm bowl and bread cubes to dip.
https://thethaiger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pandan-custard-fondue-blog.jpg Photo: Hot Thai Kitchen
Remember to bring cash and say thank you (Khop Khun, kâ/khráp). Enjoy your trip, though the food may make you never want to leave!
The story Most popular food in Thailand — What dishes to Thais eat daily as seen on Thaiger News.