What is pad thai?
Pad thai · Thai
Thai stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, fish sauce and palm sugar, plus egg, tofu, shrimp, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
What it tastes like
Sweet, tangy and savory, soft and chewy, with crunchy peanuts and lime to brighten. Usually mild.
Where you’ll see it
Every Thai restaurant, with chicken, shrimp or tofu options, and plenty of fusion menus too.