Don’t think that Thailand only has Tom Yum Goong, learn about these traditional Thai hot pots

Hot pot is not only about the taste, but also about feelings. It would be so pleasant to meet up with a few friends to cook meat, drink wine, and chat together! But everyone who has eaten hot pot knows that even the king dare not touch the hot pot base. However, when eating hot pot in Thailand, little Taitai even drank the bottom of the pot! Hahaha, you’re scared. Don’t worry about it first. In fact, the hot pot with Thai characteristics that Xiao Taitai eats is completely different from the hot pot in Sichuan and Chongqing. Let’s follow Xiao Taitai to see what is worth eating in Thailand. The special hot pot dish where you can drink all the bottom of the pot~

1. Small clay pot hotpot



There are many delicious hot pots in Thailand, usually hidden in the streets and alleys. It would be a pity if you checked out a lot of famous hot pot restaurants but didn’t try JimJun, an authentic Thai clay pot hot pot! Clay pot hotpot belongs to Northeastern cuisine, not our Northeastern region, but Northeastern Thailand. It is the most delicious, local and popular food there. This hot pot is different from Chinese hot pot. The taste is lighter, but this does not mean that it has no taste. Don’t underestimate this soup, it has a lot of background!

It is mainly cooked with various Thai spices such as lemongrass, chili, shallots, scallions, mint leaves, garlic, perilla, and nine-story pagoda. You will smell a charming aroma from afar. Although it is added with chili pepper, it is not too spicy when you drink it. Instead, it has a slight sour taste. Anyone who is used to Thai food will definitely like this pot base. Anyway, I love this taste the most and make it every time. It takes a few bowls. Moreover, this hot pot uses charcoal and earthenware pots, which not only keep heat and resist high heat, but also retain the deliciousness of the ingredients during cooking. This slow cooking feeling is very consistent with the slow-moving character of Thai people. So where to eat? Xiao Taitai’s private store is now open to the public, and I recommend it to everyone today.

2. Jim Jum Suthiporn



Although Jim Jum Suthiporn is hidden in an alley, the aroma of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley. Every day during dinner, the shop will be full and very popular! Next comes the ingredients. The most common beef set meal, which includes vegetables and meat, only costs about 30 yuan per portion (the total cost for the four of us was more than 100 yuan), which is very cost-effective. In addition, you can also choose chicken, pork or seafood (shrimp, squid, etc.).

Especially the meat slices mixed with raw eggs are very tender and smooth, and dipped in the secret Thai hot and sour dipping sauce, it is really delicious! The taste of water spinach, vermicelli, cabbage and other vegetables is also amazing, fully absorbing the essence of the soup, making it nutritious and delicious. In addition to clay pots and small hotpots, their restaurant also has many special dishes to choose from, such as Thai grilled pork intestines, Thai sticky rice, charcoal-grilled pork neck, papaya salad, etc. They are all authentic Thai cuisine and worth a try.

Address: 497-534 Pracha Songkhro Rd, Khwaeng Din Daeng, Khet Din Daeng, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400 Thailand
Opening hours: 17:00–04:00
Phone number: +66 81 244 9247

3. Ratchada Train Night Market Clay Pot Hotpot



There is also a small clay pot stall at the Ratchada Train Night Market, and the business is booming. It has open-air seating, which is very comfortable when the wind blows. They have several pot bases and meat packages to choose from. My friend and I ordered the pork + seafood + vegetable set meal, which cost 399 baht. The set meal includes sliced ​​meat, squid, shrimp, mussels, pork liver, fish balls, tofu, eggs, cabbage, vermicelli, etc., paired with a unique Thai dipping sauce, which is the finishing touch and very delicious. Most of the people sitting next to me were locals, mostly students. I followed them and ordered a cold oyster dish, which tasted good (because the menu was all in Thai, I had no idea what it was about).

Address: Soi Srinagarindra 51, Khwaeng Nong Bon, Khet Prawet, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10250 Thailand
Business hours: Indoor shopping malls are open from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays), open-air stalls are open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (17:00-01:00 am)
Phone: +66 81 827 5885

4. Charcoal stove beef hotpot



Thailand also has a special charcoal stove beef hot pot, which originated from Chaozhou immigrants in Thailand. Therefore, the better beef cooking methods in Thailand are mainly Chaoshan methods, and many are opened by descendants of Chinese. There is an ancient saying that "beef replenishes qi and has the same effect as astragalus". Invite three or five friends to have a charcoal stove beef hot pot, which is really healthy and enjoyable~

5. Wang Chunsheng Beef Hot Pot



Heng Chun Seng is located behind Klong Toey Market. It is an old restaurant specializing in charcoal stove beef hotpot. It has a history of several decades and is very famous in the local area. Although there are many seats, it is very famous, so it is always crowded during meal times. When queuing, you can register the number of diners with the service staff first, and order the food by the way. Then you will be seated in turn if there are vacancies. His pot uses an old-fashioned charcoal stove pot, which is very feel~ The types are mainly beef and offal hotpot (you can also mix beef tongue, beef, beef intestines, beef heart, beef Tripe...), and there is also pork hotpot to choose from.

The soup is smooth and rich with fragrance, the saltiness is just right, and the ingredients are very fresh. The beef is soft and chewy, the beef intestines are smooth and crisp, and the beef liver is processed without any fishy smell. It is recommended not to cook the beef heart for too long, and it can be picked up after rinsing, which is super tender. No wonder this store is so popular, there is a reason.

Address: 133 Sunthon Kosa Rd, แขวงคลองเตย Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110 Thailand (12-minute walk from MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre)
Opening hours: 07:00–20:30
Phone number: +66 2 249 2329
Transportation: About 12 minutes walk from MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre

6. Hua Potchana



Hua Potchana (ฮั้วโภชนา) is famous for its beef hotpot, which was recommended by Michelin chef BAAN. The beef is stewed with herbs and mushrooms. It is not only soft and juicy, but also has a special aroma. It also contains tripe, meatballs, etc., and paired with its dipping sauce, the taste is irresistible. But I love this broth the most. It is perfect to eat with rice. It is so fragrant that I ate three bowls of rice that day.

Later, we soaked the rice and drank the soup. The soup base was almost finished by us, so we had to add more. Another specialty of his family is crispy pork, which is as popular as the beef hotpot. It is recommended to come early, preferably in the morning, because the quantity is limited. If you come late, you will not be able to taste it. Let me tell you quietly that the boss of this restaurant is easy to lose his temper, and you need to wait patiently for a seat.

Address: Thanon Chan, Khwaeng Thung Wat Don, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120 Thailand
Opening hours: 08:30–15:30
Phone number: +66 62 289 3246

7. Thai charcoal hot pot



Thailand's charcoal-grilled hot pot (Mookata) is one of the most popular hot pots among Thais, and it is reported almost every two or three days. This kind of hot pot is grilled + boiled. The convex part in the middle is grilled, and the concave part on the outside is boiled. It is truly a one-pot two-way meal, and is loved by men, women, young and old. The most important thing is that the price is much more affordable than those high-end hot pots, almost more than 200 baht per person, but in addition to the price, there are two other reasons why Thais like it: one is that the ingredients are super rich, with a variety of fresh meats, vegetables, drinks and other choices; the second is that almost every Mookata restaurant can eat unlimited.

This is also the reason why Xiao Taitai loves it. Usually, the first choice for dinner parties is to eat Mookata. In Thailand, hot pot restaurants like Mookata are simply "blooming everywhere". There is no worry about finding them. There are almost every university near them, and they are crowded every day. I love it so much. Not only are Thais crazy about it, but foreigners are also obsessed with it. I have seen a news report before. A foreigner in Pattaya insisted on eating hot pot outdoors in the pouring rain, despite the request of his Thai girlfriend and the strange looks of others. The owner had to provide him with an umbrella to shelter him from the rain, and also gave him a free portion of pork. After eating, he did not forget to tell his girlfriend "It's so delicious"! So, how can you miss Mookata when you go to Thailand? Next is Thailand's charcoal-grilled hot pot.

8. Chiang Mai Hot Pot for Thousands of People



If you go to Chiang Mai, you must go to the famous Sukontha Buffet, because here you can not only eat endless food, but also experience an unprecedented spectacular scene. Why do you say that? Because this hot pot is just like its name, it can really accommodate thousands of people to eat hot pot together, and there are about 300 tables alone. Because it has to provide food for so many people, the environment of the restaurant is still quite simple. It is a huge shed, like a Plus version of a food stall, very down-to-earth. When Xiao Taitai went there for the first time, he thought it was a tin factory, but fortunately there were conspicuous Chinese, Thai and English words "Thousands of Hot Pot" at the door.

When you walk in, the place is full of guests, and the business is good enough. Sitting inside feels like attending a traditional wedding banquet with a hundred tables. Next is the time to enjoy the food. There is really a lot of food inside, all placed on a serving table that is about a hundred meters long. However, they are all carefully divided into raw meat area, cooked meat area, aquatic product area, vegetable area, fruit area, staple food area, snack area, beverage area (beverage area, etc.), etc., which makes people dazzled. Because there are many dishes here and they are unlimited, almost everyone who goes there has to hold on to the wall. Xiao Taitai has experienced this feeling personally, and it is really too full! There are also live performances here. You can go early to get a good seat and listen to music while eating and enjoy!

Address: 46/1 Huaykaew Rd, Tambon Chang Phueak, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300 Thailand
Business hours: 17:00-00:00
Tel: 053215666

9. Pla Thong Mookata



Pla Thong Mookata is in a very good location, just near the BTS Victory monument station. It is also a semi-open-air restaurant with a very average environment, but fortunately it is very spacious and well ventilated. We didn't feel hot and stuffy when we went there in the afternoon. The restaurant's business is also very hot. During dinner time, the whole restaurant feels like a busy market, mostly with locals, so lively. As for food, there are still many varieties, including various types of fish, chicken, beef, lamb, pork, squid and other types of seafood.

There are also some cooked foods such as fried clams, fried pork, chicken feet salad, chicken nuggets, croquettes, French fries, etc. The staple foods are pasta, fried rice... There are also various desserts in another corner, and fresh tropical fruits such as guava, pineapple, watermelon, etc. If you feel too guilty eating the grilled meat in the middle (for girls who are losing weight), you can cook some vegetables or noodles in the pot and add his dipping sauce. The taste is good.

Address: Bangkok จังหวัด กรุงเทพมหานคร 10400 Thailand Opening hours: 16:00–00:00 Phone number: +66 84 354 8282