What is cheaper in Thailand — eating on the street or in a restaurant?
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Definitely cheaper and often even tastier – eating on the street. Street food in Thailand is in no way inferior to restaurant food, and often surpasses it in freshness: at the stalls they cook right in front of you, you see how vegetables are chopped and thrown into the wok. In a restaurant, you don't know how many semi-finished products have been sitting in the fridge. The price difference is huge – a street dish will cost 50–80 baht, while in a tourist cafe they'll ask 100–150 baht for the same thing.
When to choose what:
- Go to the street if: you want to feel the real Thailand, save money and try authentic dishes.
- Go to a restaurant if: you need air conditioning, a menu in Russian and the opportunity to relax calmly.
Our advice: If you see a queue of locals at a stall with soup or noodles – join the end of the queue. This is a 100% guarantee that it will be delicious. Tourists usually choose places with signs in English and pictures, while locals choose places where the food is really tasty.
For a first introduction to the cuisine, many still choose a restaurant – it's easier to get used to the menu and the ordering process. But if you're ready for experiments, feel free to start with street stalls – it's safe and tasty. Find more life hacks in our guide to Thai cuisine for beginners.
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