Thailand Guide

Pork Satay in Bangkok สะเต๊ะหมู

Thai satay is grilled pork or chicken with peanut sauce and cucumber relish. It is a snack row, not a main.

Bangkok40 to 80 THB a setsatay mu Thai food hub
Pork Satay in Bangkok

Photo: Athikhun (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Thaiสะเต๊ะหมู · satay mu
Price40 to 80 THB a set
DipPeanut and ajaat
UseSnack

What it tastes like

  • Turmeric-coconut marinade, charcoal, and a sweet peanut dip. The cucumber relish cuts the fat.

How to order it

  • Thai name: satay mu (สะเต๊ะหมู).
  • Say: Khor satay mu, ha mai, khrap/kha.
  • Ha mai is five sticks. Ask for extra ajaat (cucumber relish).

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 40 to 80 THB a set.

Where to try it

  • Lumphini and Silom evening carts, Lumphini Park edge and Silom lunch sois. 16:00 to 21:00. 40 to 80 THB. A snack before a rooftop, not a substitute for kra pao.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Mild. Chili in the relish is optional.
  • Diet: Peanut sauce. Pork or chicken. Not safe for peanut allergy.

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Common questions

Pork or chicken?
Pork is the usual Bangkok cart. Chicken is the milder stick.
Peanut-free?
No. The sauce is the dish.