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    20 Thai Dishes That Add Serious Spark to Dinner

    Published: May 16, 2026 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Thai cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and aromatic ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a lively dinner. From spicy curries to fresh salads, there's a wide variety of dishes that can bring excitement to your meal. Here are 20 Thai dishes that will add a burst of flavor to your evening.

    Sticky Thai Cashew Chicken

    Thai Cashew Chicken with chopsticks.
    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate.

    Cashew Chicken brings a burst of flavor to your stir fry. It's easy to prepare and offers a satisfying mix of textures, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

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    Stir-Fried Red Rice with Thai flavors

    Stir-Fried Red Rice with Thai flavors
    Photo Credit: go healthy ever after.

    This fried rice features Thai red rice, fresh vegetables, and vibrant flavors that create a healthy and tasty dish. It's a simple recipe that guides you through making flavorful fried rice with hints of lemongrass and lime.

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    Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Sti Fry)

    Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Sti Fry).
    Photo credit: Foodess.

    Pad Woon Sen is a flavorful Thai stir fry featuring glass noodles, chicken, and fresh vegetables. This dish is a great choice for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Pad See Ew

    Pad See Ew.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Pad See Ew features fresh wide rice noodles stir-fried in a delicious sweet and savory brown sauce. This dish is sure to become a go-to for your homemade Thai meals.

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    Coconut Lime Soup with Thai Noodles

    Coconut lime soup on a black deep dish.
    Photo Credit: Beet of the Wild.

    This soup is packed with flavor and has a creamy texture from the coconut milk. The fresh lime adds a nice zing, making it a great choice for a cozy night in or when you want something comforting with a little extra flair.

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    Thai Crispy Rice

    Thai Crispy Rice
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Thai crispy rice is a tasty dish that's hard to resist. The rice gets nice and crunchy on the bottom, giving a fun twist to traditional fried rice with great texture and flavor.

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    Thai Cashew Chicken

    Thai cashew chicken.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This takeout favorite is packed with chicken and fresh vegetables, bringing authentic Thai flavors to your table. In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy a tasty meal that feels like a trip to Thailand.

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    Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup

    Chicken noodle soup.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This spicy soup is packed with classic Thai flavors and is just right for when you want something warm and comforting. It's a great choice for cozy nights in.

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    Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

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    Thai Basil Chicken is a tasty and easy dish featuring chicken, green beans, and fresh Thai basil in a flavorful sauce. This is a good dinner option that you can whip up in about 15 minutes, especially if you use ground chicken.

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    Shrimp Curry

    Shrimp curry in a skillet.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    This easy Shrimp Curry is packed with flavor and spice, perfect for anyone who enjoys a good curry. With Thai red curry paste and creamy coconut milk, it's a quick meal that you can whip up in just 20 minutes.

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    Panang Curry with Tofu & Veggies

    A pot full of vegan panang curry.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    This Panang Curry is creamy and full of sweet and spicy flavors. It's simple to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Thai Salmon Curry

    A bowl of thai salmon curry with rice.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Thai Salmon Curry brings rich and creamy flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. With pan-seared salmon in a delicious coconut milk sauce, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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    Coconut Curry Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

    Chicken skewers with peanut sauce.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Coconut curry chicken skewers are quick to prepare and packed with delicious flavors that everyone will enjoy. Grill them for a few minutes on each side, pair with creamy peanut sauce, and savor the meal!

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    Larb Gai

    Larb gai.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This healthy Thai chicken salad is a weekly favorite. It features a tasty base with crunchy peanuts on top.

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    Panera Bread Thai Chicken Soup

    Panera Bread Thai Chicken Soup.
    Photo Credit: Food Hussy.

    This Thai Chicken Soup is a great choice for chilly days. It combines chicken, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, red bell peppers, and edamame in a flavorful coconut broth with a hint of yellow curry.

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    Thai Red Curry Fried Rice

    Fried rice with curry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Thai Curry Fried Rice is a quick and easy meal that you can whip up at home in just 15 minutes. Packed with real Thai flavors from fish sauce, curry paste, cashews, lime, and cilantro, you can even add some Sriracha if you like it spicy.

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    Fried Green Curry Spaghetti

    A bowl of fried spaghetti with green curry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Thai curry mixed with spaghetti creates a dish that's so good you'll want to have it regularly. It's a simple and satisfying meal that's perfect for any night.

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    Thai Ginger Coconut Soup

    20-Minute Almost Vegan Thai Ginger Coconut Soup
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This Thai Ginger Coconut Soup is a simple and delicious dish that's great for spring. It swaps galangal for ginger but still delivers a warm, comforting flavor with the sweetness of coconut milk.

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    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Add Salt & Serve.

    This chicken is incredibly tender and smothered in a creamy peanut sauce that's packed with flavor. With just five simple ingredients for the sauce, you can quickly prepare this dish by mixing everything together, pouring it over the chicken, and letting it cook in the slow cooker.

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    Massaman Chicken Curry

    A bowl of massaman chicken curry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Massaman Chicken Curry is a delicious one-pot meal that comes together in just 45 minutes with the help of store-bought curry paste. It's creamy and slightly sweet, featuring chicken, potatoes, and peanuts, making it a comforting dish that's not too spicy.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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