Discover the rich flavors of Thailand with easy and delicious Thai food recipes. From Pad Thai to Green Curry, learn to cook authentic Thai dishes at home.

 

Thai Food: Recipes, Prices and Where to Get It?

Thai food is a unique experience. Rich in aromatic spices, sweet and sour flavors, and balanced nutrition, Thai food is now very popular in Bangladesh.

For those who want to cook Thai food

At home or eat it at a restaurant, this blog contains recipes for popular Thai dishes, approximate prices, and details on where to find them.

 

Pad Thai — Thai Noodles Recipe

Ingredients (for 2 people):

Ingredient                                    Quantity

 

Rice noodles                              200 grams

White oil (or sesame oil) is needed for the recipe.

Garlic (crushed)                         2 cloves

Eggs 2

Shrimp or chicken (optional, 0 grams, cut into small pieces)

Tamarind paste                            1.5 tablespoons

Fish sauce                                    1 tablespoon

Soy sauce                                     1 tablespoon

Brown sugar or palm sugar               1 tbsp

Raw chili (Optional)                          1 crushed

Almonds (roasted and ground )         2 tbsp

Beetroot (sliced)                                for serving

Bean sprouts                                       1/2 cup (optional)

Onion leaves (crushed)                      2 tbsp

 

Cooking steps (in brief):

1. Soak the noodles: Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 20-25 minutes. Drain the water when soft.
2. Prepare the sauce: Mix together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl.
3. Start frying: Heat oil in a pan and add garlic, then add shrimp/chicken and fry for a while.
4. Fry eggs: Move vegetables to one side, add eggs and scramble.
5. Noodles and sauce are added to the pan and stirred well.
6. Add bean sprouts and spring onions: Finally, fry them a little and remove.
7. Nuts should be sprinkled on top and served with a squeeze of lemon.

Tips:

• Vegetarian options can be made by omitting shrimp or chicken.
• If desired, you can add a little red chili powder for color and spiciness.
• Soy sauce should be adjusted to your taste.

Price:

A plate of Pad Thai can cost between 450-750 taka in a restaurant in Dhaka.

 

Where to get thai food :

• In Dhaka: Yum Thai, Soi 71, Khun Thai, Mehfil Thai Express
• If you want to make it at home, the necessary ingredients are available at supershops/Thai shops in Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Banani.

 

2. Thai Food Green Curry Recipe

🛒 Ingredients (for 2-3 people):

Ingredients                                                    Quantity

Chicken/Tofu (cut into small pieces)         250 g

Coconut milk                                                             400 ml (1 can)

Thai green curry paste                                2 tbsp

Eggplant/Zucchini

(cut into very small pieces)                         1 cup

Fish sauce                                                     1 tablespoon

Brown sugar / palm sugar                          1 teaspoon

Kaffir lime leaves                                          2-3 (can be omitted if not available)

Red chili / green chili (optional)     1 crushed

Thai basil leaves or coriander leaves       1/4 cup (for garnish)

Oil                                                                               1 tablespoon

 

Step-by-step Cooking Instructions:

✅ Step 1: Divide the coconut milk

• First, heat half of the coconut milk in a pan over medium heat until it oozes a little oil (3–4 minutes).

Step 2: Add the green curry paste

• Stir well with the Thai green curry paste in the coconut milk. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

✅ Step 3: Add the meat

• Coat the chicken/tofu with the paste and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring.

Step 4: Add the remaining coconut milk

• Now add the remaining coconut milk, eggplant/zucchini and coffee lime leaves. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes.

Step 5: Adjust the taste

• Taste and adjust the spiciness or sweetness if desired.

Tips:

• If you want to make it vegetarian, use tofu and more vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers) instead of chicken.
• Thickening the coconut milk will make the curry smoother and creamier.
• If you can’t find Thai green curry paste, there are ways to make it at home.

 

Where to get ingredients?

• Unimart, Agora, Shwapno, Meena Bazar – Thai curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, etc. are available.
• Daraz, Chaldal – You can also get them online.

Price: A bowl of green curry costs 550-900 taka in a restaurant. If you cook it at home, you can prepare it for 2 people for 250-300 taka.

 

3. Tom Yum Soup

Recipe in brief:

• Lemongrass, chili, fish sauce, garlic, shrimp, mushrooms, and lemon juice are used to make a sauce.

Price:

A bowl costs 300-500 taka in a restaurant.

Can be cooked for 2-3 people at home for 150-200 taka.

 

Where to get thai food:

• Easily available at restaurants like Thai Emerald, Baan Thai Restaurant etc.
• If you want to make it at home, you can buy shrimp and lemongrass at the market/supermarket.

 

4. Som Tum — Green Papaya Salad

 

Recipe in brief:

• Papaya, carrots, lemon juice, fish sauce, garlic, sugar, and almonds are used to make a dish.

Price:

Usually costs 250–400 taka in restaurants.

If made at home, it can be made with ingredients costing 50–70 taka.

Where to get it:

• You can order it at Thai restaurants in Gulshan or Banani.
• Raw papaya and other ingredients are available at local markets.

 

5. Mango Sticky Rice

Recipe in brief:

• Sticky rice, coconut milk, ripe mango, sugar, salt is used to make a dessert.

Price:

A plate costs 400-650 taka in a restaurant.

It will cost 200-250 taka to make at home.

Where to get it:

• The Missing Lantern, Aroi Thai, Baan Thai Restaurant
• “Sticky rice” and coconut milk are available at supermarkets.

Reasons for the popularity of Thai food

• Combination of different flavors (spicy, sweet, sour together)
• Can be cooked in a short time
• Healthy and light food
• Can be easily eaten with rice or noodles

 

Where to get Thai food cooking ingredients?

Thai ingredients are available in Dhaka:

• Unimart (Gulshan, Dhanmondi)
• Agora, Shwapno, Meena Bazar
• Thai/Asian specialty store (Banani, Gulshan area)
• Online: Many ingredients are available at Daraz, Chaldal

 

Last but not least

Thai food is not just for eating in restaurants, you can also easily make it at home. The ingredients are now easily available; the recipes are also quite simple. Start cooking today and enjoy the taste of Thailand in your own home!