Traditional Street Foods From Around the World

Few street foods are as internationally beloved as Pad Thai, a flavorful stir-fried noodle dish that combines rice noodles, eggs, tofu or shrimp, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts with a sweet and tangy tamarind sauce. Though it’s commonly served in restaurants now, Pad Thai originated as street food in Thailand in the 1930s during a national campaign to promote noodles as a patriotic dish. Today, it remains a staple at Thai night markets and street stalls, where sizzling woks cook the dish fresh in front of you. It’s fast, satisfying, and deeply tied to Thai identity.