Thailand Guide

Khao Pad in Bangkok ข้าวผัด

Khao pad is Thai fried rice with egg, onion, and a lime-chili fish-sauce dip. It is the safe lunch when the wok list is long.

Bangkok50 to 80 THBkhao phat Thai food hub
Khao Pad in Bangkok

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Thaiข้าวผัด · khao phat
Price50 to 80 THB
DipNam pla prik
ClockLunch

What it tastes like

  • Light soy, egg, and a squeeze of lime. Crab or prawn costs more. It should not taste of ketchup.

How to order it

  • Thai name: khao phat (ข้าวผัด).
  • Say: Khor khao phat mu, khai, khrap/kha.
  • The nam pla prik cup is the seasoning. Use it.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 50 to 80 THB.

Where to try it

  • Thewet lunch shophouses, Samsen and Thewet, Dusit. 10:00 to 20:00. 50 to 80 THB. Use this when kra pao is too hot for someone at the table.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Mild on the plate. The dip is hot.
  • Diet: Egg and fish sauce. Ask for no egg if you need it.

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Common questions

Pineapple fried rice?
A tourist plate. Order khao pad pu (crab) if you want a richer rice.
Pork or shrimp?
Pork is the stall default. Shrimp costs more and is still a lunch plate.