Top Thai food: A guide to authentic Thai food in Denmark

Top Thai food: A guide to authentic Thai food in Denmark is written by Circle line Lemas.

Create your own Thai food paradise

Thai cuisine is a dream come true. Especially for those who dream of delicious food. But what exactly is Thai food? Why is it so popular?

It is a phenomenal blend of the sweet, sour and salty, for Thai food is full of delicious nuances and aromas and has a lot of different flavors that work perfectly together.

If you are new to Thai cooking, or have tried it before, but would like to try something new, this guide is perfect for you who want to throw yourself into Thai cuisine within Denmark's borders. That way, you can both get some delicious food, and dream of Thai, waiting with open arms.

So we have therefore gathered an inspiration for which Thai dishes you can throw yourself into. You can also read about where to find the wonderful ingredients around Denmark's supermarkets, and then there are listed several authentic restaurants to try in Denmark to get the full experience of Thailand.

Authentic Thai food you can make at home

One of the best things about traveling is discovering new dishes and tastes. But if you do not have the time or money to travel, you can still enjoy these three exciting and well-known dishes from Thailand home in Denmark.

pad Thai

Pad Thai is one of the most popular Thai dishes around the world. It is made with rice noodles, fried in a wok pan with eggs, tofu, greens, chicken or shrimp and seasoned with 'tamarind paste' and fish sauce. Pad Thai can be served as streetfood or as a main course and is usually topped with crushed peanuts and lime in both.

Tom yum goong

Tom Yum Goong is a soup made with shrimp, mushrooms and herbs such as lemongrass, galanga root, kaffir leaves and fish sauce. This soup gets its sour taste from kaffir lime leaves used in many Thai dishes.

The tasty soup is easy to adjust up and down in ingredients, as it can have quite strong flavors - but that should not deter you from trying this fantastic soup.

Panang Gai

Panang Gai is a dish that originates from central Thailand and is most often served with rice and chicken. It can also be made with other forms of protein; tofu, shrimp or pork.

The curry has a red color because it is made with red chili, which also gives the strong spicy taste. This dish is better known for the milder variant with creamy sauce made on coconut milk. You will also find nuts in the dish, vegetables like peppers and carrots plus the more traditional Thai spices like lemongrass and lime leaves.

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Thailand is a culinary wonderland.

If you want to host an authentic Thai party, there are plenty of places to buy ingredients that can make your kitchen look like a Thai fast food restaurant. For the Asian supermarkets are full of delicacies that will make your mouth water and make your dinner table look amazing.

Here are three places where you can shop for a great Thai night at home.

Thai Supermarket

This Thai supermarket can be found on Istedgade in København. A true paradise with over 5000 different items that are somehow linked to Thai cuisine. The supermarket is open all seven days a week. Therefore, there are no excuses for why you should not take a peek past Thai Supermarket to shop for authentic Thai food.

Thai shop

A supermarket on Jernbanegade in Næstved with a large selection of Thai cuisine. The shop is decorated in true Thai style with the Thai flag on display in the windows. IN Thai shop you will also find non-food items related to Thailand, and here it is open seven days a week.

Lamyai Mai

The large selection from Thai cuisine can be found on Låsbygade in Kolding. On the facade of the supermarket is written 'Bangkok Market'with red, so you have no doubt that you have come to the right place. Again, this Thai supermarket is open seven days a week, which makes it easy to plan your evening with Thai food.

Find inspiration on how to travel more responsibly in Thailand here.

Restaurants in Denmark that make you smile like in the Land of Smiles

There is something about Thai food that makes it the perfect choice for a night on the town. The Thai restaurant experience can be enjoyed with friends, family or on your own and is guaranteed to always leave you satisfied. Here are some authentic Thai restaurants you should consider visiting in the near future.

Kiin Kiin

Kiin Kiin at Nørrebro in København is a must visit for exquisite Thai food. It is known for being one of the few Thai restaurants in the world with a Michelin star. Kiin Kiin has a more innovative approach to Thai cuisine and in addition to serving an 8-course menu, you will also be offered the great sensory and culinary experience when you eat at Kiin Kiin.

Blue Elephant Copenhagen

A certification scheme issued by the Thai Ministry of Commerce marks restaurants in Denmark with high quality and fidelity to the authentic Thai ingredients and food culture. Blue Elephant Copenhagen is part of this scheme where you get world class food. You will find the Thai restaurant at Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen. Blue Elephant has a beautiful atmosphere decorated like a small Thai village with antique ornaments, breathtaking waterfalls and servants dressed in traditional Thai costumes.

Read our travel guide about Chiang Mai here.

Bangaw

At Vesterbro in Copenhagen is the completely authentic Thai restaurant Bangaw, which is actually the one the Thais themselves eat when they are in Copenhagen. You can not get a better recommendation.

Here the focus is on the classic and authentic Thai cuisine without the big frills. It just tastes like it should.

Find more good restaurants in Copenhagen here

Khao Thai

Khao Thai is in Odense and is especially known for their tasty Thai food. This little gem offers the classic Thai restaurant experience. But if you are more spontaneous, you can also try theirs food truck, which you will find in different places in Denmark. You will find, for example, Kao Thai's food carts at some very ordinary Danish discount supermarkets. It makes it easy for everyone to take home the Thai dining experience takeaway.

A-KIN Thai

A-KIN Thai has a more modern and Nordic approach to Thai cuisine. The restaurant is located in Aarhus and is a combination of a restaurant and wine bar serving Thai food with a modern twist.

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Thai food or Thailand?

Once you have tried Thai cuisine, it can be hard to stop again. And why really stop here? Eating Thai food in Thailand is an experience that cannot be compared to anything else. The atmosphere in Thailand can almost be tasted - whether you are sitting on a beautiful beach or standing in the middle of a chaotic street kitchen. The surroundings take the dining experience to a whole other level.

Thai culture has so much more to offer - everything from the many Islands og byer to those different forms of travel, you can experience in the Land of Smiles.

Experiencing the food culture on a trip to Thailand is at least clearly recommended from here, and there are plenty of opportunities to get in depth with the food experiences, e.g. local restaurants, on the street and the cooking schools.

Welcome - see you in Thailand.

Read much more about traveling in Thailand here.