Northern Thai Food

Authentic Northern Thai Food

A knowledge hub for cooking authentic Northern Thai food at home, from chili pastes and curry pastes to herbs and signature dishes.

Authentic Northern Thai Food Begins with Aroma

Northern Thai food values the aroma of roasted herbs and spices. Heat matters, but fragrance is what makes larb, chili pastes, curries, and nam ngiao memorable.

A well-roasted paste simplifies home cooking while keeping the flavor close to local Northern food.

Northern Thai Dishes to Know

Northern larb, kua larb, khanom jeen nam ngiao, gaeng khae, gaeng om, red eye chili paste, and khantoke sets represent the ingredients and culture of the North.