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Celebrate your teen's Sweet 16 with creative online invitations and templates you can customize in minutes. Add photos, track RSVPs, and send your way—via email, text message, or shareable link.

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A sweet sixteen is a coming-of-age event celebrated across many cultures. Some prefer to mark the occasion with a larger-than-life bash, while others prefer an intimate soirée with close friends and family. Whatever size the guest list, creative sweet sixteen birthday invitations from Paperless Post bring an elevated vibe that the party deserves. Our wide variety of sweet 16 templates with customizable details means you can make your design unique. Usher in the big day with classic stationery-inspired Cards or send eye-catching animated Flyers featuring moving text and playful GIFs.

What are some popular sweet 16 themes?

While trends change and styles come and go, a few teen birthday party ideas outlast the shifting tides of pop culture. A slumber party theme is a tried-and-true classic, or they can get pampered and watch movies into the wee hours of the morning with a “night at the Oscars” theme. Let guests belt out their favorite ballad with a karaoke party, or go the nostalgic route and opt for a retro birthday bash—the decade you choose is up to you, and we have plenty of '70s , 80s , and '90s invitations to inspire you.

It’s okay if you don’t know every detail yet—plenty of festive sweet sixteen invitation designs feature abstract templates that work with any theme. So, no matter what your soon-to-be 16-year-old wants, matching the invitation to your party’s style is easy.

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Once you've chosen your sweet 16 invitation template, personalize your design by customizing the font type and color. Edit the pre-worded text to include your event details, and add additional information like directions or photos of the guest of honor with easy-to-use Blocks. They stack right below your invitation, keeping your design clean and uncluttered so it stands out—but guests still have access to all the need-to-know information.

If you’re having a hard time choosing an invitation template or figuring out how to design it, we’re here to help. Our Personal Design Services team can bring your vision to life by creating original designs inspired by a photo, the party venue, the day's color scheme, and more.

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Once you’ve completed your invitation design, upload your guest list by syncing contacts from your smartphone or computer. You can also add them manually—and if you’ve previously sent invitations through Paperless Post, all of the information of your past contacts will still be saved.

Send your sweet sixteen birthday invitations via email, text, or shareable link, and include Guest Questions to collect information like dietary restrictions or favorite memory of the celebrant. See who's coming with real-time RSVP tracking, and share updates and reminders via our guest messaging tool. You can also add a Comment Wall so guests can discuss day-of details with one another.

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Make sixteen even sweeter with an extra cute invitation to your bash.

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Dance your way into your sixteenth year with the perfect sweet 16 party invitations. our custom invitation maker is the easy (and free) way to get the word out about your party. choose a template that goes with your theme and make it shine with photos, music, text and more. whether you share them over email, facebook, instagram, or text, your friends will love receiving these stunning invites., choose between the best sweet 16 invitation templates.

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Your 16th birthday only happens once. This milestone comes with new responsibilities, like driving and the SATs. Luckily, it’s also the perfect excuse for a party: with the food, music, games and people you love.

Kick off the perfect coming-of-age event with a custom online invitations that reflects who you are. Simply pick a template and add a photo, song and the event details, and share it with your friends!

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Browse our variety of looks and styles to find an invitation you love. Click it and then click “Personalize”.

Pick the perfect photo(s) for your invitation from your phone, computer, Facebook or Instagram. You may also choose existing photos in your Smilebox gallery. You can add more photos at any time by clicking “Add photos” on the top-left of the Editor page.

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Make it your own! Add text, music and colors that reflect the birthday girl and party theme. Choose a song from our music library, or upload one of your choice.

Click “Preview and Share” to make sure it looks perfect. Then comes the most important part: RSVPs! Turn on our built-in RSVP feature so you can easily track who’s coming, send reminders, and more. Finally, share your invitation with guests by email, social media, text message and more.

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Turning sixteen shouldn’t break the bank. That’s why our online invitation maker offers the highest-quality party templates absolutely free. They look so professional, your teenagers won’t be any the wiser!

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Your invitation is a great opportunity to clue guests into the party theme, and leave them excited for more. Our templates are easily customized to fit any theme, from princess balls and a night in Paris to the floral, the glittery, and the just plain girly. Whatever your teenager’s style may be, it’s easy to turn her likes (and dislikes) into the perfect personal invite. If you’re looking to impress some hard-to-please teenagers, look no further!

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While every birthday is a special day, the "Sweet Sixteen" is one that you and your teenager have been looking forward to for years. If you are looking for the perfect way to announce this momentous birthday, custom Sweet 16 invitations from Shutterfly will kick off the birthday celebrations and help you plan a party for this coming-of-age year. Your teen will love his or her personalized Sweet 16 invitations as much as a new driver's license or birthday cake. Explore our design templates for great birthday invitation ideas for teenage girls and boys. Alternately, start with a blank birthday party invitation and create your own design from scratch. Either way, upload your favorite photos of your teenager and get this party started right.

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Lucky for you, creating cute, custom invitations for your daughter's 16th birthday is not only a snap to do, but it can also be a fun activity for the both of you to do together. Our invitation templates let you upload all of her favorite images to Shutterfly so she can play with the layout and design of one or several invitation templates. Your teenage girl might be planning a Sweet Sixteen birthday party on the beach, under the stars, or at the mall. Create a DIY birthday invitation to match and one that her teenage friends will love. Include images of confetti, gold glitter, or watercolor lettering to make the birthday party invitation stand out. Together you can customize your favorite design elements, fonts, and colors to create Sweet 16 invitations that are as unique as your soon-to-be sixteen-year-old. Be sure all the important Sweet 16 invite details are there such as day, time, and party location. Also, make sure that you include an RSVP-by date, your contact information, and to mail your invitations three weeks before the party to allow the other parents, friends, and family time to make arrangements to attend.

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If your teenage boy is approaching his 16th birthday, make him a Sweet Sixteen birthday invitation he'll never forget. Whether he'd be drawn to an arcade, video game, or sports theme, you can create a custom birthday invitation to wow him and his buddies. Choose a Sweet Sixteen design template, upload a photo (or photos) of the birthday boy, and customize away. For those who'd rather start with a blank birthday party invitation, select Upload Your Own Design and make a party invite limited only by your imagination. Perhaps he'd like something funny or something (as a music lover) featuring headphones. You might even be planning a surprise Sweet 16 party for your teenage boy. Whatever your needs and tastes, you can make the birthday party invitation of your dreams at Shutterfly. Don't forget birthday cards themselves and if you're looking for something special for your teen's birthday celebration, happy birthday yard signs are great ways to spice up your party.

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Sweet world: 25 dessert recipes from around the globe

Posted: 16 August 2023 | Last updated: 13 May 2024

We always try to include some international treats in our dessert recipe lists, but there’s never enough room for all of our favorites. There still isn’t enough time or space for us to include everything we want to feature from South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceana, but it’s a start! Whether you like your desserts sweet, salty, savory, fruity, nutty, chocolatey, or something that can double as a breakfast, here are 25 dessert recipes from around the world.

Afghan biscuits

Let’s start with a confusing one! These may be called Afghan biscuits, but they’re not from Afghanistan — they’re a New Zealand treat! Crushed cornflakes and cocoa make up the base of these cookies, which are topped with a chocolate icing and halved walnuts. Just a Mum’s Kitchen can explain how to make them and reiterate the mysterious origins of the name.

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Straight out of Argentina, these small sandwich cookies are filled with dulce de leche and coated in shredded coconut. They’re sure to impress nearly anyone, and you can make 50 of them in under an hour with this recipe from Vintage Kitchen Notes .

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If you’re unfamiliar with babka from Polish or Ukrainian Jewish cuisines, you might know it from the famous “Seinfeld” episode, “The Dinner Party.” As the show states, the best version of this sweet, braided bread is chocolate, which is why we’ll refer you to this chocolate babka recipe from Tori Avey so you can make it yourself.

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You’ve likely tried (or at least heard of) baklava , but have you ever considered making it at home? Store-bought dough makes this version from Simply Recipes a snap, but the presentation — featuring phyllo layered with honey, nuts, and spices — is sure to impress your guests…or your family…or just yourself!

You’ve probably had Italian shaved ice. You may have had Hawaiian shave ice. But have you tried Korean shaved ice? It’s milk-based and includes toppings like fruit, fruit syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and even beans! This mango bingsu recipe from Beyond Kimchee uses red bean paste and doesn’t require a special machine — just a blender and a freezer. 

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These Brazilian brigadeiro beauties are chocolate BOMBS! Similar to a truffle, they are rich, dense, and look like something you’d get at a high-end chocolatier…but they’re actually easy to make, requiring only five simple ingredients and about 45 minutes of prep and cooking time. Get the scoop from I Heart Brazil .

Cannoli — with their creamy filling and delicate exterior — seem like a dessert that can’t possibly be made at home, but this recipe from Cooking Classy (and some inexpensive cannoli forms) can make it all happen. The process is more time-consuming than many other options on this list, but we assure you it’s worth it…and your guests will be shocked that your dessert is homemade.

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Castella , also known as kasutera , is a moist, slightly sweet sponge cake made with flour, sugar, eggs, and a honey syrup, but no butter or oil of any kind...other than non-stick spray, of course. This dessert is an important part of Japanese history, and Just One Cookbook breaks it down for you right here .

This Spanish, Portuguese, and Mexican dessert is easier than it looks! (It’s also even tastier than it looks.) And the best part is that you probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen, as this recipe from Cooking Classy only calls for butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, egg, vanilla, and some oil. 

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Crème brûlée

We’re down for any dessert that requires a blowtorch — especially one as delicious as crème brûlée. Don’t be intimidated by the fancy multi-accented name or the necessary firepower, as this five-ingredient version from The Recipe Critic is so easy that even a first-timer can handle preparing this famous French dish.

Dadar gulung

Dadar gulung (which translates to “rolled pancake”) is a popular Indonesian snack that resembles a blintz — except it’s bright green! Pandan paste provides the hue, and the filling consists of palm sugar and coconut. If you can make pancakes, you can handle this version from So Yummy Recipes .

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Just look at these adorable little pineapple cakes from Taiwan! Known as fènglísū locally, they have a buttery, shortbread-like exterior that’s packed with a dense filling of fresh pineapple — this recipe from Kavey Eats calls for 3 cups of the fruit!

Gajar ka halwa

Gajar ka halwa is a mouthful to say, but it’s also a mouthful of deliciousness. This traditional North Indian dessert is made by simmering grated carrots with water, milk, ghee, sugar, and cardamom, and topping the finished product with nuts and sometimes raisins. This page from Swasthi’s Recipes gives you four different ways to prep this dessert so you can choose whichever works best for you!

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Gulab jamun

A popular dessert in South Asian culture, gulab jamun (“rose water berry”) involves reducing milk down to a soft dough, but many chefs opt to instead use milk powder, as the reduction process can be tedious and time-consuming. After the dough balls are formed, they are fried in oil or ghee and covered in a sweet sugar syrup that makes them irresistible. Get the details from Hebbars Kitchen .

Kardinalschnitten

Kardinalschnitten , or "cardinal slices," is a traditional Viennese dessert that consists of meringue layered between slices of sponge cake, with yellow and gold colors reminiscent of the Catholic church. Plus, berries provide a pop of red! Culinary Talks can talk you through the process .

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Lokum is probably the most popular dessert to come out of Turkey, and if that name doesn’t ring a bell, we should mention that it’s also known as “Turkish delight.” These soft, slightly chewy jelly candies come in a seemingly endless number of varieties that include fruit, nuts, and/or various spices. A Spicy Perspective can show you how to make a version with rosewater, raspberry and orange extracts, and chopped pistachios. 

Ma’amoul , or maamoul , are butter cookies stuffed with nuts and/or dates. These treats hail from the Arabian Peninsula and are especially popular around Easter, Purim, and Eid, as well the winter holiday season. They look unassuming but are actually packed with flavor, as the dough also contains rose water or orange flower water. Get the details on this date dessert via The Delicious Crescent .

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Malva pudding

One of the most popular South African desserts is malva pudding, but despite the name, don’t expect to find this pudding in any snack pack. Instead, malva pudding is a sort of sponge cake made with apricot and topped with custard or ice cream — which is closer to the British definition of pudding. Food.com has a super-moist version here .

Mille-feuille

Mille-feuille (or "thousand sheets") looks as fancy as it sounds but you don’t have to be a French pastry chef in order to make it. This recipe from Preppy Kitchen will walk you through making the cream, the flaky layers, the glaze, and assembling the entire thing.

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Mochi is becoming more and more mainstream, so we wouldn’t be surprised if you’re already familiar with these Japanese rice cakes. These sweets are especially popular during New Year celebrations, but with this recipe from Tasting Table — and the necessary ingredients of red bean paste, rice flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, and strawberries — you can make your own at home anytime.

Nanaimo bar

You’d think Canadians would welcome an opportunity to fire up the oven or some other heat-generating appliance, yet the Nanaimo bar — named for the city in British Columbia from which it originates — is a no-bake dessert. Once named Canada’s favorite confection, these bars have a chocolate-coconut wafer base, a layer of custard in the middle, and a chocolate ganache topping. Cooking Classy can show you how it’s done.

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Meringue fans will go mad for this one. In Australia and New Zealand, there’s a traditional dessert that’s made up of meringue topped with whipped cream topped with fruit. As Natasha’s Kitchen will tell you in this recipe , the meringue is the best part, as it’s crisp on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside.

Whether you eat them for dessert, breakfast, or anytime in between, we recommend adding a poffertjes recipe to your rolodex. These mini pancake puffs are a classic Dutch treat and street food, and they’re customizable to your liking — this recipe from Tara’s Multicultural Table suggests strawberries and a Nutella drizzle!

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Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

Don’t worry, Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte has a much simpler name: Black Forest cake. Although there is, in fact, a Black Forest in Germany, that’s not where the name comes from. Instead, the dessert is named after a type of liquor called Schwarzwälder Kirsch, which is made from cherries and is an important ingredient in the torte. In keeping with tradition, you’ll need some kirsch for this recipe from Also The Crumbs Please .

You probably think of nougat as the fluffy, whipped stuff inside a Three Musketeers or Snickers bar, but Italian nougat is much chewier, or even hard and crunchy, in some cases. (You’ll also find variations of this nut-filled nougat in Spain and Portugal.) Try this version from xoxoBella , which recommends roasted almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, or pecans…or all of the above.

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15+ Best Dishes To Eat In Thailand: Your Ultimate Thai Food Guide

As a mecca for street food, Thailand is considered one of the world’s food capitals. Their cuisine is just so charming and full of flavours. You must visit the country to taste the Thai dishes that can easily satisfy even the most demanding food critics.

Suppose you have a great passion for good food and plan to head for Thailand soon. We will help you answer “Which dish should I start with?” through this list of 15+ best dishes to eat in Thailand.

Thai Food Culture

The staple of Thai cuisine includes a good number of curries, salads, and noodles. In general, dishes in Thailand have a rich base of fish sauce and coconut milk.

The meat ranges from pork, chicken, and beef to different seafood. The most noticeable presence of herbs is kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil. They all simply make Thai cuisine one of the best worldwide.

Thai cuisine consists of 7 small subsidiaries. Six out of seven are categorised by geographic division:

• Northern (Lanna)
• Northeastern (Isan)
• Central Plain
• Thai royal cuisine.

Each subsidiary tends to connect to the different neighbour countries of Thailand. For instance:

• Laos and Burmese cuisine, which is now Myanmar, influence Northern Thai dishes . They are the least spicy and focus more on dried than fresh spices. 
• On the other hand, Southern dishes are the spiciest. They are connected to the food in countries such as India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Seafood is common in the region.
• Central Thailand’s dishes are considered the sweetest. The use of coconut milk and palm sugar is emphasised in the cooking progress.
• Royal Thai cuisine is similar to Central Thai dishes, but they have to follow specific rules and higher standards. They are hard to find due to the complex preparation and precision required.
• Though located in Central Thailand, Bangkok's cuisine is constantly influenced by the cuisines of other Asian or even Western countries. This is due to its status as the country’s capital city.
• Moreover, some others are even inspired by Chinese immigrants whose diets involve the regular use of rice noodles and egg noodles. 

Together, these cross-between cultures play a vital role in making Thailand an alluring travel destination for food lovers worldwide.

Its diversity makes Thailand a mecca for true foodies. Photo by Jerome Jome - unsplash.com

What About The Prices?

Is the food in Thailand cheap? Most dishes have a reasonable price. You don’t have to worry about breaking the bank. Even the food vendors on the sides of a street or within a local market can amaze you with their mouth-watering dishes.

A basic Thai meal costs 90 to 150 baht, around 2 to 6 USD. Where you eat will also matter. To be clearer, you only have to pay around 30 baht for a Pad Thai dish from street vendors, but it can rise to 50 baht if eaten in a tourist area. Overall, Thailand is a very affordable country in every aspect, including accommodations and transportation.

Thailand arguably has one of the most flavorful dishes in the world. These starter dishes will do the trick to lead you into a beautiful Thai cuisine discovery journey.

1. Som Tam (Spicy Green Papaya Salad)

Som Tam - Thailand’s most famous salad. Photo by sirasit gullasu - unsplash.com

Som Tam is arguably one of the top three Thai dishes, along with Pad Thai and Tom Yum Goong. It is often considered the most well-known salad dish in Thailand. Som Tam has its roots in Isaan (now Laos and Northeastern Thailand).

The original concept of the food was from Laos. However, the use of green papaya in salad dishes is common in other South East Asia countries like Vietnam and Cambodia.

The main ingredients include shredded unripe papaya, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, cucumbers and runner beans. It is topped with chillies, fish sauce, lime juice, roasted peanuts and dried shrimp as optional additions.

Som Tam delivers a delightful combination of sour, spicy, savoury and sweet flavours. Believe us, the taste of the dish is on another level. You may also try an alternative version where people replace papaya with mango.

2. Sai Oua (Northern Thai Style Sausage)

Northern Thai-style sausage makes a great snack. Photo by Takeaway , CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Like other dishes in the Northern region, the food is also a cross between Thailand and Myanmar cuisine. You can find it at local markets or street vendors in Chiang Mai, the largest city in Northern Thailand and the country’s second-largest city. 

Minced pork, spices and herbs are used to make this spicy sausage. You should grill it to add a smoky flavour and to enhance the fragrance of herbs inside the sausage, which are lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. It is indeed an excellent snack for beers.

3. Yum Nua (Spicy Beef Salad)

Yum Nua - another flavoursome salad dish for foodies. Photo by T.Tseng , CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Another salad dish on the list. Marinated tender beef is served with vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers and some fresh herbs like mint leaves, cilantro and Thai Basil. The only staple ingredients are beef and fresh herbs, you can eat it with any kinds of vegetables you like.

They are all mixed with a spicy and sour dressing made of fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and chillies. You are recommended to eat it with rice noodles, sticky rice, or hot white rice. You wouldn’t want to miss such a wonderful combination of fragrance and colours just in one dish! 

4. Tod Mun Pla (Fried Fish Cake)

Tod Mun Pla is your ideal starter. Photo by Takeaway , CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The dish makes a perfect appetiser. To make the food, fresh fish is blended and mixed with Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves. It is served with a sweet and spicy sauce that comprises fish sauce, vinegar, chillies, and roasted peanuts.

Tod Mun Pla is usually served with a cucumber salad to offer a more refreshing taste. The brown cake’s chewy texture makes the dish genuinely classic Thai street food. Tod Mun Pla is a must-try every time you spot it at a Thai night market.

5. Yam Pla Duk Fu (Crispy Fried Catfish)

This dish of ‘fluffy’ catfish is fun to eat. Photo by Takeaway , CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

It is basically a salad dish made mainly with deep-fried golden and crispy catfish. However, any variants of fish that are available can be used as an alternative. To bring a contrasting freshness to the dish, green mango is added. It is served with a dressing of fish sauce and lime juice.

Traditionally, it is considered “Kap klaem” in Thai, which means drinking food (to be eaten along with alcohol). It can also be a side dish for a meal with white rice, and you will mostly find it on a shared Thai table. Regardless of how you eat it, this light and delicious dish will immediately make you fall in love with it!

6. Poh Pia Tod (Thai Spring Rolls)

Poh Pia Tod is widely loved for its crispy texture. Photo by chee siong teh - stock.adobe.com

It’s a simple combination of vegetables and protein. To make a roll, you will need ground meat, shredded carrots, sliced cabbage, bean sprouts, mushroom and rice noodles, all wrapped inside a piece of rice paper. The spring roll will be deep-fried until it becomes crispy. 

Bite into that crispy texture and eat it when hot. You can taste the delicious and perfectly seasoned ingredients inside each roll. You can eat it plain, or in case you have a dipping sauce, it tastes even better! Poh Pia Tod is another great choice for your appetiser.

7. Gai Hor Bai Toey (Fried Pandan Chicken)

Fried Pandan Chicken is special for the aromatic pandan leaves. Photo by Mdsheth1986 , CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons 

This dish is probably one of the most loved chicken dishes in Thailand. It is made of fried, well-marinated fillet chicken wrapped in pandan leaves. You will be surprised by how “juicy” the chicken is. This is because it is often steamed before going to a deep-fried pan.

There are two sauces for you to choose from. One is made with soy sauce, and the other is a sweet and sour hot sauce made with fish sauce. Both versions are topped with sesame seeds to enhance the dish's overall flavour. Dipping the chicken into the sauce will create a wholesome blend of aroma and spice.

Typically, you may have heard that Thai food is generally spicy. Yes, it is not wrong after all. There's no doubt that these hot soup dishes will satisfy all spicy food lovers.

8. Tom Yum Goong (Spicy and Sour Shrimp Soup)

Tom Yum soup is the most well-known Thai soup. Photo by Wanchai - stock.adobe.com

When first hearing of Thai food, you will definitely think of Tom Yum (or Tom Yam) soup, don’t you? It is so appreciated both inside and outside the country that even Thai people consider it to be their national dish.

The literal meaning of the food’s name is a combination of “Tom”, which means boiling and “Yum” - mixed. As “Goong” - prawns are often served with the soup, now you can easily tell what the dish would be like.

This aromatic dish is hot, not only for the way it is served but also for its popularity in the world’s map of the finest cuisine. Tom Yum Goong is in fact one of the most famous soups globally, and it was named in CNN Travel’s list of the world’s 20 best soups .

The flavour of the dish is spicy and sour. Eating it, you can easily taste the fragrance of lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, two of the most commonly used ingredients in Thai cuisine.

Tom Yum is usually served with tomatoes, mushrooms and fresh shrimp, though alternative versions can use chicken, fish or squid. Other ingredients include chillies, lime juice, and a lot of fish sauce. Coconut milk is added if you prefer a creamy texture. It is best served with hot white rice.

9. Gaeng Keow Wan Gai (Thai Chicken Green Curry)

Green curry - arguably the best Thai curry versio n. Photo by Takeaway , CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

This fragrant and creamy dish has its origin in Central Thailand. It is famous for being the spiciest Thai curry version. 

Coconut milk is used as a sweetener for this sweet and spicy curry. The signature green colour comes from fresh green bird’s eye chilli peppers, and the meat used in the dish is often chicken breast slices. Seafood and beef can also be used as substitutes.

Finally, the remaining vegetables that perfectly balance the dish are diced eggplants and potatoes. Fresh herbs such as coriander, kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil are added to enhance the dish's flavour.

You can have it with Thai Jasmine white rice, noodles or bread. If you are a big fan of hot and spicy food, Thai green curry will not let you down.

10. Gaeng Massaman (Massaman Curry)

Massaman curry - an influence of Muslim culture on Thai cuisin e. Photo by kudosstudio - stock.adobe.com

The dish originated from the Muslim community that dwells in Southern Thailand. The food's ingredients are quite exotic compared to other Thai dishes.

Those include cardamom cloves, cinnamon, star anise and nutmeg. In addition, there are staple names from Thai cuisines, such as lemongrass and coconut milk.

Other common ingredients used in Thai dishes include potatoes, tamarind paste and fish sauce. Since the dish is of Muslim root, the protein is traditionally chicken.

However, other protein sources (except pork) are also commonly used. Like other Thai curries, you can eat them with a small bowl of steamed white rice.

Main dishes

We bet you may have already heard of Pad Thai, but surely it is not the only main dish from Thai cuisine that deserves a raise.

11. Pad Thai (Thai Style Stir-fried Noodles)

Pad Thai is simply Thailand's most renowned dish. Photo by Alyssa Kowalski - unsplash.com

First of all, you do not want to miss Pad Thai. It is basically stir-fried noodles. However, the dish is not that plain. You will fall in love with Thai cuisine’s most well-known dish right at the get-go.

The main ingredients are rice noodles (either thin or wide), fresh shrimp, dried shrimp, eggs, fried tofu and vegetables such as bean sprouts and spring onions. 

They are all stir-fried in a hot pan before a heaven-made sauce of tamarind juice and fish sauce is added. Roasted peanuts will be placed on the top of the dish to add a little crunchy fun.

The flavour is sweet and sour, thanks to that magical tamarind sauce. You can make the dish spicier by adding some chillies. Most importantly, a squeeze of fresh lime juice will give the dish a perfect combination of flavours.

It is said that this delicious dish originated from Chinese immigrants who entered Thailand in the past. Nowadays, it is on the menu of all Thai restaurants, from local street vendors to high-end restaurants. You can have a Pad Thai dish on every street corner. Surprisingly,  such a wonderful and tasty dish costs a low price.

Apart from prawns, some variations use chicken, pork or beef as alternatives. Note that even the vegetarian option is often available with the omission of shrimp and substitution tofu.

12. Khao Pad (Thai Style Fried Rice)

Even the locals love their Thai-style fried ric e. Photo by dashu83 - stock.adobe.com

Khao Pad is a popular dish from Central Thailand. In Thai, “Khao” means rice and “Pad” means stir-fried. This relatively simple dish can be found on the menu of almost any Thai restaurant.

You will need fragrant Jasmine rice, egg, garlic and prawns to cook this dish. Other protein sources like crab, pork or chicken can also be used. To add the umami flavour, Thai people use soy, fish, and oyster sauce. Simply stir-fry all of them in a hot pan to the point when everything is well mixed, and you can sense the irresistible taste of the food.

The locals love the dish just like the Americans love hamburgers and the British love sandwiches. It is best to have it for your lunch as the dish can be a meal on its own.

An extremely renowned version of Khao Pad is Khao Pad Sapparod, which is Thai fried rice served in a pineapple. Khao Pad American is another version that is inspired by American culture. It is usually served with BBQ sauce and a fried egg.

13. Guay Tiew Reua (Thai Boat Noodle Soup)

Boat noodle soup is an outstanding dish from Bangk ok. Photo by Flickr user Alpha , CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Interestingly, any bowl of noodle soup except curry can be called Guay Teow. To be more specific, it uses a flavorful meat broth, which is usually cooked with chicken or beef. It is an outstanding representative of the Bangkok subsidiary of Thai cuisine .

The noodles used can either be rice noodles or egg noodles. The meat varies from chicken, pork, beef or seafood to meatballs or even wontons.

The name of this dish literally means boat noodles. “Guay Tiew” means noodles, whereas “Reua” refers to boats. It was originally served by vendors on small boats along Bangkok's rivers in the mid-20th century.

This is a common practice in other countries in the Mekong Delta, such as Vietnam. The next time you are in Bangkok, make sure to have a bowl of it from vendors on the sides of the streets or at food courts.

14. Khao Soi (Curried Noodle Soup)

Egg noodles and curry are such a good combination. Photo by Vatcharachai - stock.adobe.com

It is egg noodles served with creamy yellow curry soup. Another dish from Chiang Mai, Khao Soi (or Soy), is an iconic dish from Northern Thailand.

You definitely should not miss it when visiting Chiang Mai. Once again, it is inspired by Burmese cuisine, which is now Myanmar, a country that shares the borderlines with Thailand in the North.

A bowl of Khao Soi includes two kinds of noodles: crispy fried noodles on top and still soft egg noodles with curry soup as the main portion. Coconut milk is added for a creamy soup base.

A small dish of pickled vegetables is also provided for each bowl of noodles. You can choose from a wide range of meat, such as pork, beef or chicken. For vegetarians, some recipes use tofu or faux meat.

Finishing your Thai cuisine discovery with some delicate desserts will be best. Thai people have a big love for coconut because most of their sweet dishes mainly include coconut milk.

15. Khao Niew Ma Muang (Mango Sticky Rice)

Mango Sticky Rice - Thailand’s most delicious dessert dish. Photo by dasuwan - stock.adobe.com

This signature sweet dessert dish is loved by everyone on their first try. The food includes slices of ripe mango and sticky rice cooked with coconut milk. The tropical fruits combination does make it one of the world’s best desserts.

The glutinous rice is cooked with coconut milk until it gets soft and starchy, and the milk is well-absorbed into it. Other variations include the use of black sticky rice or green sticky rice that was cooked with pandan leaves.

Thai mango sticky rice is among the world’s best desserts. Your Thai food exploration is only fulfilled once you have tried this super delicious dish. You can find them in duty-free shops at the airport and bring them home as a gift for your beloved ones.

16. Tub Tim Krob

Tub Tim Krob also features in the list of the best Thai dessert dishes. Photo by uckyo - stock.adobe.com

The dish’s name literally means “crispy rubies” in Thai. This dessert dish is stacked with eye-catching colourful rubies. They are made with water chestnuts coated in tapioca flour and some kinds of syrups, then cooked until it looks transparent. To make it more delicious, add some fresh fruits, such as ripe slices of jackfruit or young coconut meat.

It’s a great way to beat the heat, thanks to the fresh crushed ice and cool pandan-scented coconut milk included. In short, Tub Tim Krob is a sweet, refreshing and mouth-watering dessert dish.

17. Thai Coconut Ice Cream

The food map of Thai cuisine is not completed without coconut ice cream. Photo by Iudexvivorum   via Wikimedia Commons

This is one flavour of ice cream that is popular all over the world, especially in tropical countries like Thailand. The sweet dish gives a fresh and sweet taste that is rich in coconut milk.

The original recipe includes coconut milk, coconut water, and palm sugar. Therefore, it is a go-to choice for vegans when visiting the country.

You would find it easily at every corner in Thailand, whether at a food court or a high-end restaurant. If you buy the dish from Thai street vendors, you will often have those ice cream scoops served inside soft bread. Believe us. It is just a magical combination!

Final Thoughts

The way food is appreciated in Thailand is unique and fascinating. The locals show their love for their cuisine through the way they cook, and every dish you order will be served with a friendly smile.

Widely known as the “Land of Smiles”, Thailand will make you happy when you taste the food there. Book your flight to taste the 17 best dishes to eat in Thailand .

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