A list of 100 popular made-to-order dishes, from simple comfort food to must-order specialties, answering the question "What should I eat today?" carefully selected to include both bold and mild flavors.
"What should I eat today?" This classic question leaves many indecisive when entering a made-to-order restaurant. Despite many options, they often end up choosing "basil with fried egg". Thairath Online news team offers a solution by compiling 100 popular made-to-order dishes. Carefully selected so you can keep this as your food ordering guide all year round without repeating.
If you can't decide what to eat daily, " made-to-order single dishes " are an easy, tasty, and endless choice. They offer diverse options—stir-fried, fried, curries, or rice toppings—allowing you to adjust flavors and ingredients to your liking. Suitable for all tastes. What are some recommended dishes? Let's take a look.
1. Crispy Pork Basil (An all-time favorite dish—crispy pork stir-fried with dried chili and fragrant real basil.)
2. Chinese Kale with Crispy Pork (Tender Chinese kale stir-fried with oyster sauce and large pieces of crispy pork.)
3. Crispy Pork Stir-fried with Chili and Salt (Dry crispy pork tossed with chili, garlic, and salt, releasing a fragrant aroma.)
4. Stir-fried Pak Wan with Crispy Pork (Sweet-tasting pak wan shoots stir-fried on high heat with crispy pork.)
5. Curry Paste with Crispy Pork (Rich curry flavor balanced with the richness of crispy pork.)
6. Crispy Pork Stir-fried with Salted Egg (Creamy salted egg sauce coats crispy pork pieces, perfect with hot steamed rice.)
7. Cabbage Stir-fried with Fish Sauce and Crispy Pork (Sweetness from cabbage combined with the salty fragrance of fish sauce.)
8. Minced Pork Basil (A standard but most delicious dish, recommended dry-style without other vegetables mixed in.)
9. Garlic and Pepper Pork (Tender pork stir-fried with crispy fried garlic, topped with a bit of chili fish sauce.)
10. Pork Stir-fried with Oyster Sauce (Includes onions and spring onions, with a mild and easy-to-eat flavor for all ages.)
11. Pork Stir-fried with Chili Paste (Sweet, salty, and rich flavor with fragrant basil leaves and fresh bell peppers.)
12. Pork Stir-fried with Bell Peppers (Colorful bell peppers stir-fried with tender pork chunks and onions.)
13. Pork Liver Stir-fried with Garlic (Thick pork liver slices stir-fried tenderly, not tough.)
14. Sweet and Sour Pork Stir-fry (Includes pineapple, cucumber, and tomato for a refreshing taste.)
15. Pork Stir-fried with Shrimp Paste (A fragrant dish with authentic shrimp paste stir-fried with bird's eye chili and chopped shallots.)
16. Clear Soup with Tofu and Minced Pork (A clear, refreshing soup with napa cabbage and seaweed.)
17. Spicy Pork Rib Soup (Tom Saap) (Crunchy pork ribs in a spicy, aromatic broth with roasted rice.)
18. Panang Pork Curry (A thick coconut milk curry with a perfect balance of sweet, rich, and salty flavors.)
19. Green Curry Pork (Rich green curry paste with young coconut shoots or eggplants.)
20. Clear Soup with Minced Pork Omelette (Fragrant fried minced pork omelette boiled in hot soup.)
21. Pork Fried Rice (Well-cooked rice stir-fried on high heat, fragrant with wok aroma, with Chinese kale and tomatoes.)
22. Pork Pad See Ew (Soft wide rice noodles stir-fried with pork and egg, fragrant with dark soy sauce.)
23. Soft Pork in Rad Nah Sauce (Marinated tender pork chunks in a smooth and mild rad nah gravy.)
24. Glass Noodles Stir-fried with Minced Pork and Egg (A light, easy-to-eat dish with cabbage and celery.)
25. Dry Suki with Pork (Glass noodles stir-fried with napa cabbage and a special suki dipping sauce.)
26. Chicken Basil (chunks or minced) (Classic dish with tender chicken stir-fried with garlic, chili, and fragrant basil.)
27. Chicken Stir-fried with Cashew Nuts (A hit dish with sweet, sour, rich, and salty flavors, with dried chili for extra aroma.)
28. Curry Paste Chicken with Bamboo Shoots (Crunchy bamboo shoots paired with rich curry paste flavor.)
29. Chicken Stir-fried with Chili Paste (Sweet-forward taste with fragrant chili paste and basil leaves.)
30. Chicken Stir-fried with Bell Peppers (Chicken chunks stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions, with a balanced flavor.)
31. Chicken Stir-fried with Curry Powder (Mild aroma of spices mixed with egg and evaporated milk.)
32. Southern Style Spicy Chicken Stir-fry (Kua Kling) (A southern Thai dish with intense flavors, stir-fried dry with herbs and mild pepper.)
33. Chicken Stir-fried with Pickled Bamboo Shoots (Spicy and sour flavor that stimulates appetite excellently.)
34. Chicken with Garlic and Pepper (Tender chicken mixed with crispy fried garlic.)
35. Chicken Stir-fried with Oyster Sauce (Includes straw mushrooms and spring onions, with a perfectly balanced sweet and salty taste.)
36. Chicken Stir-fried with Ginger (Aromatic with sliced ginger and wood ear mushrooms, good for digestion and health.)
37. Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-fry (Includes pineapple, tomato, and cucumber for a refreshing taste.)
38. Fried Chicken with Fish Sauce (Chicken fried until crispy skin, tender and juicy inside, served with chili sauce.)
39. Chicken Stir-fried with Broccoli (A healthy dish with sweetness from vegetables and protein from chicken.)
40. Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai) (Coconut milk soup with a mild sour and salty flavor, fragrant with galangal and lemongrass.)
41. Clear Spicy Chicken Soup (Tom Yum Gai) (Hot soup with a spicy kick, fragrant with fresh herbs.)
42. Green Curry Chicken (A timeless favorite, served with steamed rice or rice noodles.)
43. Red Curry Chicken with Winter Melon (Rich curry broth with soft winter melon absorbing the curry flavors.)
44. Clear Soup with Minced Chicken Omelette (A light, easy-to-drink dish suitable for children and adults.)
45. Spicy Jungle Curry Chicken (A fiery Thai herb curry without coconut milk.)
46. Chicken Fried Rice (Fluffy rice stir-fried on high heat with Chinese kale and tomatoes.)
47. Stir-fried Wide Noodles with Chicken (Wide noodles stir-fried until fragrant, with crispy squid added for extra layers.)
48. Chicken Pad See Ew (Soft noodles stir-fried with egg and tender Chinese kale.)
49. Soft Chicken in Rad Nah Sauce (Chicken marinated until tender in a mild rad nah gravy.)
50. Drunken Spaghetti with Chicken (A fusion dish with spicy, fragrant basil and mild pepper aroma.)
51. Shrimp Basil with Fried Egg (Classic dish with bouncy shrimp stir-fried with garlic, chili, and real basil leaves.)
52. Shrimp Stir-fried with Chili and Salt (Dry dish focusing on the aroma of garlic and sliced chili, with balanced salty and spicy flavors.)
53. Shrimp Stir-fried with Curry Powder (Large shrimp in a smooth curry powder sauce, fragrant with spices and celery.)
54. Shrimp Stir-fried with Chili Paste (Sweet, salty, and rich flavor, fragrant with chili paste and basil leaves.)
55. Spicy Stir-fried Shrimp (Pad Cha) (Full of herbs including fingerroot, young peppercorns, and kaffir lime leaves, intensely spicy.)
56. Curry Paste Shrimp with Long Beans (Rich curry paste coating shrimp, balanced by the sweetness of long beans.)
57. Shrimp Stir-fried with Bell Peppers (Sweet bell peppers stir-fried with shrimp and onions, a balanced-flavored dish.)
58. Mixed Vegetable Stir-fry with Fresh Shrimp (A popular dish providing complete nutrients with Chinese kale, carrots, and baby corn.)
59. Broccoli Stir-fried with Shrimp (Crisp broccoli with fresh shrimp, a favorite among health-conscious eaters.)
60. Asparagus Stir-fried with Fresh Shrimp (A refined dish with a crunchy texture pairing asparagus well with shrimp.)
61. Cabbage Stir-fried with Fish Sauce and Shrimp (Fragrant with real fish sauce and fried dried shrimp, enhanced by large fresh shrimp.)
62. Pad Thai with Fresh Shrimp (A world-class noodle dish that can't be without shrimp, with a balanced sweet, sour, and salty taste.)
63. Creamy Tom Yum Shrimp Soup (Thailand's signature dish with a rich broth, fragrant with roasted chili paste and evaporated milk.)
64. Clear Tom Yum Shrimp Soup (Sharp, refreshing sour taste, easy to drink, fragrant with fresh herbs.)
65. Sour Curry with Cha-Om and Shrimp (Rich sour curry soup served with cha-om omelette soaked in the broth.)
66. Spicy Mixed Herb Soup with Fresh Shrimp (Herbal dish emphasizing local vegetables, spicy with white pepper.)
67. Shrimp Fried Rice (Fluffy rice stir-fried on high heat, fragrant with wok aroma and sweet shrimp meat.)
68. Shrimp with Garlic and Pepper (Shrimp stir-fried with crispy fried garlic, served over hot steamed rice.)
69. Dry Suki with Seafood (Shrimp) (Soft glass noodles stir-fried with napa cabbage and special suki dipping sauce.)
70. Drunken Spaghetti with Shrimp (A fusion dish with bold flavors, fragrant with basil and mild peppercorns.)
71. Squid Basil with Fried Egg (Top dish featuring bouncy squid rings stir-fried with garlic, chili, and wild basil leaves.)
72. Squid Stir-fried with Salted Egg (Creamy salted egg sauce coats the squid thoroughly; this dish is very popular.)
73. Squid Stir-fried with Curry Powder (Fragrant spices with egg and celery, creating a soft, smooth texture.)
74. Spicy Stir-fried Squid (Pad Cha) (Full of herbs: fingerroot, young peppercorns, and basil, intensely spicy.)
75. Squid Stir-fried with Chili Paste (Sweet, salty, and rich flavor, fragrant with chili paste and basil leaves.)
76. Squid Stir-fried with Chili and Salt (Dry squid tossed with garlic and sliced chili, with a balanced salty and spicy taste.)
77. Curry Paste Squid with Bamboo Shoots (Crunchy bamboo shoots paired with the chewy squid texture.)
78. Squid with Garlic and Pepper (Squid stir-fried with fragrant fried garlic, topped with a bit of chili fish sauce.)
79. Squid Stir-fried with Oyster Sauce (Includes onions, spring onions, and straw mushrooms, with a mild flavor suitable for all ages.)
80. Squid Stir-fried with Bell Peppers (Green and red bell peppers stir-fried with large squid pieces and onions.)
81. Sweet and Sour Squid Stir-fry (Includes pineapple, tomato, and cucumber for a refreshing taste.)
82. Dry Suki with Seafood (Focused on Squid) (Soft glass noodles stir-fried with napa cabbage and special suki sauce.)
83. Clear Tom Yum Squid Soup (Emphasizing fresh squid, served hot with a sharp, spicy, and sour taste.)
84. Mixed Seafood Tom Yum Soup (Squid, shrimp, and fish in a rich, creamy tom yum broth.)
85. Spicy Clear Tom Yum Seafood Soup (Po Taek) (Clear tom yum soup with basil leaves, aromatic herbs, and spicier than regular tom yum.)
86. Dry Yen Ta Fo Noodles (Fusion dish with crispy and fresh squid, featuring a rich flavor.)
87. Squid Fried Rice (Fluffy rice stir-fried on high heat, fragrant with wok aroma and sweet squid meat.)
88. Spicy Stir-fried Wide Noodles with Seafood (Squid) (Spicy and hot with fragrant fingerroot and basil.)
89. Rad Nah with Squid (Fresh squid in a smooth rad nah gravy, served with fragrant stir-fried wide noodles.)
90. Spaghetti Stir-fried with Dried Chili and Squid (Fusion dish with spicy heat, fragrant with dried chili and basil leaves.)
91. American Fried Rice (Fried sausage, Chinese sausage, tomato sauce fried rice, and fried egg—a timeless favorite.)
92. Basil Pork Loaf (Bouncy pork loaf stir-fried with spicy garlic and chili, fragrant with wild basil.)
93. Chinese Sausage Stir-fried with Egg (Sweet Chinese sausage balanced with rich egg, stir-fried dry with a fragrant wok aroma.)
94. Pork Loaf or Sausage Spicy Salad (A spicy dish with onions, tomatoes, and celery, served as a side or main dish.)
95. Pork or Beef Meatball Basil Stir-fry (Chewy meatballs stir-fried with basil, perfect over hot steamed rice.)
96. Curry Paste Stir-fried Fish Meatballs with Long Beans (Rich curry paste stir-fried with chewy fish meatballs and long beans.)
97. Stuffed Omelette (Minced pork stir-fried with tomato sauce and tri-color vegetables, wrapped in a thin omelette, beautifully presented and appetizing.)
98. Exploding Egg (Crispy fried egg topped with spicy basil or stir-fried minced pork with rich seasoning.)
99. Chinese Kale with Canned Fish (Crisp Chinese kale stir-fried with canned fish in tomato sauce, rich and balanced flavor.)
100. Tom Yum with Canned Fish (Hot soup with a sharp, tangy taste, full of herbs—a great dish to clear palate fatigue.)
Whether you prefer meat, vegetables, or noodles, these 100 made-to-order dishes are the answers to keep your meals varied. The key to enjoying made-to-order dishes is to try "mix and match" new ingredients or order dishes you've never tried before. You might discover a "new favorite dish" that makes tomorrow's lunch more special than ever.