Isan Rod Ded

Thai-style fried chicken, often marinated with coriander root, garlic, and pepper. The skin is crispy and golden, while the meat remains juicy. Typically served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.

Deep-fried chicken wings seasoned simply with salt. The skin is crispy and savory. A popular appetizer or snack to enjoy with drinks.

Pork strips that are marinated, sun-dried, and then deep-fried. The texture is chewy and tender with a concentrated savory and slightly sweet flavor. Great with sticky rice.

Fried Vietnamese-style pork sausage. It has a smooth, bouncy texture and a mild savory taste with hints of black pepper. Served sliced.

Fermented pork ribs deep-fried until crispy. They have a distinctive sour tang from the fermentation balanced by the savory pork flavor. A classic Isan appetizer.

Deep-fried fermented chicken tendons (knees). Crunchy and chewy with a unique sour and savory flavor profile. An addictive snack.

Green papaya salad served with boiled prawns. The dressing is a mix of lime, fish sauce, palm sugar, and chilies. A fresh, spicy, and sour dish.

Spicy green papaya salad tossed with mixed seafood like squid and shrimp. Offers a variety of textures and fresh ocean flavors in a spicy dressing.

Spicy salad made with shredded green mango instead of papaya. It is more tart and crunchy, dressed with a spicy and sweet sauce.

Green papaya salad mixed with fermented rice noodles (Khanom Jeen). The noodles soak up the spicy and pungent dressing, adding a soft texture to the crunch.

Spicy salad made with either cucumber or yardlong beans pounded with dressing. Crisp, refreshing, and spicy.

The classic Thai version of green papaya salad. Mildly spicy, sweet, and sour, topped with dried shrimp and roasted peanuts.

A spicy salad featuring fermented pork sausage (Nam). Tossed with herbs, onions, and a zesty lime dressing. Sour and savory.

Crispy fried fish tossed in a spicy salad dressing with fresh herbs and vegetables. A nice contrast of crunchy textures and bold flavors.

A spicy salad made with blanched shrimp, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chili paste. Highly aromatic and spicy.

Fresh oysters tossed in a spicy Thai salad dressing with herbs, chili paste, and fried shallots. Creamy, briny, and spicy.

Minced duck meat salad seasoned with lime juice, fish sauce, chili powder, and roasted rice powder. Rich and savory with aromatic herbs.

Minced chicken salad with spicy and sour dressing, mint, and cilantro. A light and flavorful Isan dish.

Grilled catfish minced and tossed with spices and herbs. Has a fluffy, dry texture and a smoky, savory taste.

Spicy salad made with chopped cuttlefish. Seasoned with lime, chili, and herbs for a chewy and zesty dish.

Spicy salad using glass noodles (cellophane noodles) and minced meat. Light, tangy, and savory.

Charcoal-grilled beef, marinated with Thai spices. Sliced and served with a spicy dipping sauce (Nam Jim Jaew). Smoky and tender.

"Crying Tiger" beef. Marinated beef brisket or sirloin grilled to perfection. Famous for its juicy fat and rich flavor.

Grilled pork marinated in a sweet and savory sauce. Juicy with a pleasant char.

Grilled pork neck, prized for its tenderness and rich marbling. Served sliced with spicy tamarind dipping sauce.

Spicy and sour soup made with free-range chicken (farm chicken). The meat is firmer and more flavorful. Broth is infused with lemongrass and galangal.

Whole sea bass steamed in a zesty lime and chili broth. Fresh, tangy, and spicy.

Steamed Red Tilapia (Tubtim fish) served in a hot and sour lime dressing with garlic and chilies.

Deep-fried Red Tilapia topped with crispy garlic and pepper. Savory and aromatic.

Deep-fried duck beaks. A popular snack with a crunchy and chewy texture, marinated in soy sauce.

The famous Thai spicy and sour prawn soup. Aromatic with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal.

Century eggs, preserved duck eggs with a dark, gelatinous white and creamy yolk. Distinct savory flavor.

Century eggs stir-fried with crispy holy basil, minced meat, and chilies. A spicy and savory dish.

Grilled mussels served with a spicy seafood dipping sauce. Smoky and juicy.

Thai fried rice with shrimp, egg, and vegetables. Simple, savory, and satisfying.

Fried rice with beef slices, egg, and onions. Flavorful and filling.

Classic Thai fried rice with a choice of pork or chicken. Stir-fried with egg and mild seasonings.

Spicy soup made with beef entrails. The broth is rich, herbal, and spicy, seasoned with galangal and lemongrass.

Spicy and sour clear soup with pork ribs and liver. Known for its intense herbal flavor and heat.

Fried rice stir-fried with holy basil, chilies, and your choice of meat. Spicy and aromatic.

Steamed jasmine rice served with a Thai-style omelet. Simple comfort food.

Golden, fluffy Thai-style omelet. Savory and often crispy at the edges.

Spicy and sour soup with mixed seafood. Rich with herbs and chili paste.

Spicy and sour clear soup with mixed seafood and holy basil (Po Taek). Distinctly sharp and spicy.