Food For Thought specialises in street food, with a wide range of different street food from different regions of the world. Of all the cuisines, street food has a very developed culture in Asia, with South East Asia being quite famous for its wide variety and flavours. Here, we list a range of street food in ranging from Penang in Malaysia to Chiang Mai in Thailand.
WHAT IS STREET FOOD?
Street Food is generally recognised from how its served, usually by the street, where vendors are known colloquially as hawkers. However, street food culture can vary quite drastically from country to country. For example, in Malaysia, street food may be served by small restaurants known as hawker centres of coffee shops, while in Hong Kong, there are Small Eats and Dai Pai Dong. The variety can also differ quite a bit, with each country having its own speciality. Many South East Asian countries also have night markets where you can buy your food and carry it with you while you eat.
REGIONAL STREET FOOD CUISINE & STYLES
Penang Street Food | Ipoh Street Food | Bangkok Street Food | Chiang Mai Street Food | Moroccan Street Food
STREET FOOD CUISINE

Nicholas Ng8th November 2018Travel,Travel Guides,AdvertorialsChinese Cuisine,Hong Kong Cuisine,Street Food,Hong Kong,Boutique Hotels,Luxury Hotels,Cantonese Cuisine,Michelin Guide,Michelin Star,Kowloon,Hong Kong Island,Hong Kong Tourism Board,Discover Hong Kong,Hong Kong Wine And Dine Festival,Hong Kong Travel Guide Hong Kong is a world renown travel destination that needs no formal introduction. Located to the south of Mainland China, Hong Kong (hoeng gong, 香港) is a Special Administrative Region of China, and home to a unique blend of Cantonese and British cultures as a result of being under British colonial rule. Hong Kong is known as one of the Four Asian Tigers, in terms of economy, financial and tourism with its metropolitan food, culture and way of life. With the increasing interest of ‘going local’, tourists today want to do what locals do, which we will explore in terms of attractions that are unique and rare ranging from contemporary art to historical attractions.
Continue reading →Nicholas Ng23rd October 2018Dining,Food Guides,Cuisine,AdvertorialsStreet Food,Thai Cuisine,Thailand,Traveloka,Michelin Star,Central Thai Cuisine,Bangkok,Bangkok Food Guide,Thailand Food Guide Thailand is renown throughout the world for its unique cuisine which needs no introduction. From the simple pad thai to the flaming tom yum goong, Thai cuisine has spread throughout the world. Thai cuisine can be generally divided into 4 regional cuisines, Lanna cuisine to the north, Isan cuisine to the northeast, southern Thai cuisine which is heavily influenced by Malay cooking and Central Thai cuisine which borrows from Chinese food, where Bangkok cuisine is an amalgamation of some of the best Thailand has to offer.
Continue reading →Nicholas Ng22nd August 2018Dining,Food Guides,CuisineMalay Cuisine,Street Food,Malaysia,Malaysian Cuisine,Peranakan Cuisine,Malaysian Colonial Cuisine,Malaysian Chinese Cuisine,Malaysian Indian Cuisine,Ipoh,Ultimate Food Guides,Ultimate Guides,Malaysian Food Guide,Ipoh Food Guide Ipoh is home to one of the most picturesque towns in Malaysia, encapsulated by its infamous limestone hills. Located in the state of Perak, Ipoh is famous for its colonial past, as well as its significance in the growth of Malaya. The home to some of the best local fare from the Ipoh Bean Sprout Chicken Rice to the Sar Hor Fun, Ipoh food is known to locals as some of the cleanest and freshest there is. Recently named 6th of Best in Asia by Lonely Planet, the melting pot of Chinese, Malay, Indian and European colonial cultures is apparent in the food that you hear about. From the arty revival of the Kong Heng block to the once famous Concubine Lane, we have a look at what they have to offer.
Continue reading →Nicholas Ng10th May 2017Dining,Food Guides,CuisineStreet Food,Thai Cuisine,Thailand,Lanna Cuisine,Central Thai Cuisine,Isan Cuisine,Chiang Mai,Thailand Food Guide,Chiang Mai Food Guide Chiang Mai is home to the ancient kingdom of Lanna, and is situated in Northern Thailand. With its very distinct culture, comfortable climate, unbelievably mountainous scenery and exotic food, you can see why it is known as the Rose of the North. The food in Chiang Mai is known as Lanna Cuisine, a type of food which is very distinctively different from the rest of Thailand. Because of its bordering of Myanmar and China, you see a very distinctive food culture which borrows from its northern neighbours and how all these amalgamate and produce what we know as Lanna cuisine.
Continue reading →Finding itself located at the crossroads between Europe and Africa, Morocco has developed one of the most sought-after cuisines in the world owing to this immense clash of cultures. Today we’re going to look at ten amazing dishes you’ll want to try out when you’re next travelling around this North African nation.
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Nicholas Ng7th November 2016Travel,Travel GuidesStreet Food,Thai Cuisine,Boutique Hotels,Luxury Hotels,Thailand,Heritage Hotels,Lanna Cuisine,City Hotels,Chiang Mai,Chiang Mai Travel Guide,Thailand Travel Guide Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่), also styled Chiangmai, is proverbially known as the spiritual capital of Thailand, with its calming pace of life and mountainous atmosphere. When compared to its other gems such as Bangkok or one of their many beautiful islands such as Phuket or Koh Phangan, Chiang Mai serves to deliver an entirely different experience. Not as famous to foreigners as a holiday destination, Chiang Mai is known to locals as a must visit for its pristine clean air and local vacation spot. Poetically known the rose of the north, Chiang Mai falls under the northern region of Thailand, and home seat to the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Lanna, famed for its distinctive Lanna culture and home to Lanna Cuisine. Here, we shall explore some things to do in Chiang Mai for first time visitors.
Continue reading →Nicholas Ng3rd February 2016Dining,Food Guides,CuisineMalay Cuisine,Street Food,Malaysia,Malaysian Cuisine,Peranakan Cuisine,Malaysian Colonial Cuisine,Penang,Malaysian Chinese Cuisine,Malaysian Indian Cuisine,Ultimate Food Guides,Ultimate Guides,Malaysian Food Guide,Penang Food Guide The Pearl of the Orient is definitely filled with many drops of exquisite precious culinary pearls, from the internationally known Asam Laksa, to the Char Kway Teow. The plethora of different street food, and its variations, is splattered all over the island. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to some of the best tasting quality food you will find in Malaysia, as is a melting pot of Chinese, Indian, Malay, and British influences. We now explore 26 dishes of Penang's best street food, some common, and others generally not found outside the island of Penang.
Continue reading →Nicholas Ng7th August 2015Dining,Food Guides,Cuisine,AdvertorialsStreet Food,Malaysia,Malaysian Cuisine,Penang,Malaysian Chinese Cuisine,Traveloka,Malaysian Food Guide,Penang Food Guide When it comes to best island experiences in the world, there are few that can compare to that of Penang, the pearl of the Orient. The island boasts a complex and rich history due to its pivotal position during the colonial era. This has resulted in Penang becoming a melting pot of multicultural identities from the Chinese, Malay, Indian and European influences. Not only is Penang an unbelievable food haven, its unique position in history has resulted in George Town being named a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Continue reading →Malaysia is home to some of the best tasting foods in the world, so much so that Lonely Planet named it food destination of they year for 2015. Amongst the food that was said to be a must try is none other than the local delicacy with its very humble origins, the Char Kway Teow, chau gwai diu (炒粿條) in Cantonese, or bilingually as Fried Kuay Teow. This dish hails from the northern state of Penang, the pearl of the orient, which is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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