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Food Translator
Ordering food in Thailand when you don't speak Thai can feel like pointing blindly at
a menu and hoping for the best. This translator covers 15 essential Thai dishes with
names in English, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean — plus the Thai script and
romanized pronunciation. Hit the "Show to Waiter" button on any dish to display the
Thai name in large text that any vendor can read instantly.
Each card includes the price range in Thai Baht, spice level, and a practical tip
for ordering. Search across all languages — type in Cyrillic, Kanji, Hangul, or English
and the right dish will surface.
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How to use
Select your language, browse or search for a dish, then tap "Show to Waiter" to display the Thai name in huge text. Hand your phone to the vendor — they'll know exactly what you want.
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Showing 15 dishes
Sweet & Sour Chicken
ไก่ผัดเปรี้ยวหวาน
gai pad priao wan
80-150 THBMildstir-fry
Crispy battered chicken in tangy sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and peppers.
💡 Tip: Say 'gai pad priao wan'. Point at chicken on menu.
Pad Thai
ผัดไทย
pad thai
60-120 THB🌶️noodles
Stir-fried rice noodles with egg, shrimp/chicken, peanuts, lime.
💡 Tip: Ask 'mai sai phrik' for no chili.
Green Curry Chicken
แกงเขียวหวานไก่
gaeng khiao wan gai
100-180 THB🌶️🌶️🌶️curry
Coconut curry with green chili, basil, bamboo shoots. Served with rice.
💡 Tip: Say 'mai pet' for mild. Thai-spicy is VERY hot.
Tom Yum Prawn Soup
ต้มยำกุ้ง
tom yam goong
120-200 THB🌶️🌶️🌶️soup
Hot and sour soup with prawns, mushrooms, lemongrass, galangal.
Coconut curry with red chili paste, bamboo shoots, Thai basil.
💡 Tip: Spicier than massaman, milder than green curry. Good middle ground.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do street vendors understand English?
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Most Khao San Road vendors know basic food English — "chicken," "spicy," "no spicy." But
showing the Thai script on your phone eliminates all confusion. It also signals respect,
and you'll often get a friendlier interaction because of it.
What does "mai pet" mean?
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"Mai pet" (ไม่เผ็ด) means "not spicy." This is the single most useful phrase for
tourists in Thailand. Thai-level spicy is dramatically hotter than what most foreigners
expect. Say it clearly and firmly when ordering anything with a spice rating of 2 or above.
Are the prices on this page accurate?
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Prices are typical ranges for street food and casual restaurants near Khao San Road as of
early 2026. Sit-down restaurants charge more. Side streets a few minutes' walk from Khao
San are often 20-30% cheaper for the same dishes. Prices change with inflation and season.
What's the safest dish to order if I can't handle spice?
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Pad See Ew (soy sauce noodles), Fried Rice (khao pad), Thai Omelette on Rice, or Chicken
Satay are all zero-spice dishes that taste great. Massaman Curry is the mildest curry option.
Mango Sticky Rice and Thai Iced Tea make perfect spice-free finishers.
Can I use this translator offline?
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Yes. This site is a Progressive Web App with offline caching. Visit the page once while
connected, and it will be available offline. You can also add it to your home screen for
quick access at the food stall.