Pad Thai (Thai Style Stir-fried Noodles)
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About this dish
Pad Thai is Thailand's most internationally recognized noodle dish: thin rice noodles stir-fried over high heat with egg, firm tofu, dried shrimp, and crunchy bean sprouts, then bound in a tamarind sauce that balances sour, sweet, and salty. It is finished tableside with crushed peanuts, a wedge of lime, and a pinch of chili flakes so each diner can fine-tune the flavor. Born as a national dish promoted in the 1930s and 40s, it has since become street-food shorthand for Thai cuisine itself. Order it with fresh shrimp or chicken, and add the chili and lime generously for the authentic punch.
At a glance
- Cuisine
- Thai
- Region
- Central
- Spice level
- Mild or spicy (your choice)
- Good to know
- Noodle dish