An experienced entrepreneur and executive, Luis Miguel Chong Chong has worked in several different industries, including the health care, supply chain management, food service, and pharmaceutical industries. Luis Miguel Chong Chong has held top management positions in companies throughout the United States and Mexico. In his current role, he serves as a partner and managing director at Disruptiva Works, helping to develop technology-intensive business models in the AgriTech (agriculture technology) field. In addition to his work, Mr. Chong Chong is interested in travel and ethnic cuisines, including Peruvian and Thai dishes.
If you’re visiting Bangkok, you’ll find a variety of fantastic traditional Thai dishes to try. Here are three must-try foods to seek out during your stay.
1. Tom Yum Goong
This soup is a refreshing blend of lemongrass, lime juice, fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, chili, and galangal. It often contains straw mushrooms and river shrimp, and has a sour, spicy flavor. Pair this with steamed white rice.
2. Pad Thai
Pad Thai is one of Thailand’s national dishes, and a favorite of tourists exploring the Thai flavors. A stir-fried rice noodle dish, pad Thai is made with eggs, tofu, chili, and garlic, although chicken and shrimp are often added. Pad Thai is typically garnished with lime juice, peanuts, and sprouts.
3. Pad Grapao
A staple in Thailand, pad grapao is minced pork with basil leaves, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chilies, and garlic. It’s typically served over rice with a fried egg on top. You’ll find it in almost every Thai restaurant!