Pad Thai
Bangkok, Thailand
Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, egg, tofu or prawn, peanuts and lime.
Why locals eat it
Promoted nationally in the mid-20th century and now Thailand's best-known noodle dish abroad.
Local tip
Season it yourself from the caddy: chilli, sugar, vinegar, fish sauce.
Typically made with
rice noodles, tamarind, fish sauce, egg, peanuts, lime. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.