5 Most Popular Thai Soups You Must Try in Hong Kong
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5 Most 
Popular  Thai 
Soups You  
Must Try in  
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is famous for its mouthwatering cuisines and 
beautiful  places. Not only the local food, but you have 
the option to try  diversity of flavors from around the 
world. When you are craving  for some healthy meal 
while exploring the city, what’s better than  some 
mouth-watering soups? Come and explore the flavors of 
5  best Thai soups.
HOT & SOUR SOUP 酸酸酸 
It is probably the most famous Thai soups out there which is easily  
available at any Thai restaurant in Hong Kong. Hot & Sour is a very  
simple soup which is made with a combination of shiitake and woodear  
mushrooms, bamboo shoots, egg, vinegar, and white pepper. All these  
flavors that get the taste buds going crazy.
TOM KHA 酸酸酸酸酸酸 
In the mood for something satisfying? Try the most common yet  famous 
Thai soup which is spicy, sour, salty, and an interesting  contrast to the 
creaminess of coconut milk that makes this dish  tastier. After all, it’s a 
Thai dish which is made with chicken,  simmered in spices, coconut milk 
broth, lemongrass, and fresh  galangal (reddish-brown or pink woody 
plant related to ginger). The  term Tom refers to the boiling 
temperature of the soup and kha  related to “galangal” that creates a 
wonderfully aromatic dish. If you  are looking for healthy and nutritious 
soup, Tom Kha is the answer  that comes with great medicinal 
properties such as the ability to  soothe the gastrointestinal tract. Did 
you know Tom Kha Gai is  Thailand’s national dish? So, whenever you 
are in Hong Kong, make  sure that you try this soup from Mint & Basil 
restaurant which is  located in Tung Chung. Come and dive into the 
fresh flavors of  Thailand. This soup will not just satiate your stomach 
but your heart  as well.
TOM YUM GOONG 酸酸酸酸酸酸 
Need a mid-week boost? Must try this soup that will surely to wake  up 
your taste buds. Another most popular and best-known Thai  soup 
which is served with rice. Iconic spicy soup made up of prawn  broth, 
lemongrass, fresh galangal (somewhat similar to ginger), and  kaffir lime 
leaf. The term “Tom” refers to boiled and “Yum” translates  into the 
traditional sour, salty, and spicy flavor of an array of Thai  dishes. Often 
served with “goong” referred to shrimp, prawn,  chicken, tofu, and much 
more. The soup is served as an appetizer  and garnished with coriander 
leaves on top. Due to its popularity,  there are many versions of the 
soup available such as tom yum gai  which is added with chicken, and 
tom yum Talay which is mixed with  seafood. Sounds delicious? 
Experience something different with this  lip-smacking soup that’s not 
only tastier but also looks colorful and  healthy too. For colder days in 
Hong Kong, this soup will be sure to  heat you up.
GRAPOR PLA NHUE POO 酸酸酸酸酸
Super tasty and surpassingly moreish! Yes, we are talking about  
Grapor Pla Nhue Poo soup. The ingredients of this soup are the  
same as we have mentioned above. However, the difference here is  
that it is made with crab meat. Enjoy this healthy and nutritious clay 
 pot fish maw soup from any local market or in a restaurant.
KUAI TIAO RUEA  (BOAT NOODLES) 
A signature dish of Thailand that you can eat in Hong Kong also.  
Presently here is one without ‘tom’ in its name – Kuai Tiao Ruea,  
that is known as boat noodles. This name comes from the way that  
they are frequently served from boats, however, you can obviously  
order them in any Thai restaurant in Hong Kong and street-side  
stools. Stop by a floating market for the most realistic experience.  
They can be truly cheap as well, however most likely why it is one of 
 the most famous Thai soups.
One thing you might see is the flavor of the soup, which is very  
special. The base of the soup is pork or beef broth, mixed with some  
normal Thai flavors. The genuine astonishment however is the  
consideration of pig or cow blood, known as ‘nam tok’ in Thai  
(stunningly a similar word utilized for the cascade in Thai). This adds 
 to the exceptional taste as well as thickens it. Try not to allow that 
to  dissuade you however, it is scrumptious.
WHY YOU SHOULD TRY THAI SOUPS FROM MINT & BASIL? 
First, the location is perfect if you are in Hong Kong. Second, we use the authentic flavors of Thai  
food, and lastly our affordable price. When talking about the city tour, it is necessary to try the  
most famous Thai food. Otherwise, your vacations will be incomplete. Apart from this, Thai soups  
are healthy too. So why eat junk food when you choose soups to satisfy your taste buds. We have 
a  wide selection of soups on the menu and many other types of food such as Vietnamese food,  
Indian food, Asian food, and much more. Come and enjoy finger-licking taste and rich flavors of  
food.
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