K-Idols’ Best-Loved Thai Dishes

Because Thai cuisine is undeniably delicious and unmatched by any other in the world. And that it has also gained the approval of Korean idols who have recently come to Thailand to do their activities. Not only that, they have even shared their favorite dishes for us to savor and enjoy the rich experience of immersing ourselves in Thai culture. Let’s take a closer look at what their top picks are and discover the delectable dishes that each person favors.

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Have a Zeed, 2nd Floor ( 02-658-5668)
Savoey Restaurant, 2nd Floor ( 02-255-1790)
Moomgapao, 4th Floor ( 081-549-9919)

 Som Tum
 #Jisoo – Blackpink

Blackpink’s Jisoo once said that “Som Tum is my favorite Thai food. At first, I couldn’t eat it much, but once I could, it became my number one choice.”

 Have a Zeed, 2nd Floor, The Mercury Ville @ Chidlom

 Tom Yum Goong
 #Jaehyun – NCT127

True food lover NCT127’s enjoys eating ‘Tom Yum Goong’ very much. He prefers shrimp that is rich in flavor and accompanied by the aromatic scent of ginger, galangal, and lemongrass.

Savoey, 2nd Floor, The Mercury Ville @ Chidlom

 Stir Fried Crab with Curry Powder
 #Wonyoung – IVE

K-Pop Princess IVE’s #Wonyoung has a fondness for Thai cuisine, especially ‘Stir Fried Crab with Curry Powder’. Its taste is well-rounded, combining the fragrant, sweet, savory, and slightly salty flavors. Coupled with the dense and tender crab meat, it is so delicious that Wonyoung wants to bring it back to Korea.

 Savoey, 2nd Floor, The Mercury Ville @ Chidlom

 Yum Woon Seen (Spicy Vermicelli Salad)
 #Doyoung – NCT127

Upon leaving Bangkok, NCT127’s Doyoung told his fans that “I ate a lot of Yum Woon Sen. I’m sure I gained weight when I returned to Korea.” Even someone like Doyoung who normally doesn’t eat a lot, ended up losing to glass noodle salad. Don’t you think we all need it?

  Have A Zeed, 2nd Floor, The Mercury Ville @ Chidlom

 Tang Mo Pun (Watermelon Smoothie)
 #Jihyo – Twice

Recently, Twice’s Jihyo came to relax in Thailand. What she ate every day was Thailand’s most famous ‘Tang Mo Pun’ She describes it as refreshing and sweet and perfect for Thailand’s weather. It’s no wonder that she and everyone else fell in love with it!

 Have A Zeed, 2nd Floor, The Mercury Ville @ Chidlom

 Stir-Fried Basil Pork with Fried Egg
 #Youngjae – GOT7

Every time GOT7’s Youngjae comes to Thailand, a dish he must eat is ‘Stir-Fried Basil Pork with Fried Egg.’ He loves it so much to the point where he even uploaded a video on his own YouTube channel showcasing his cooking skills by making this dish. You can imagine just how much he loves it!

 Moomgapao, 4th Floor, The Mercury Ville @ Chidlom