Thailand's Yummy Fruits! Top 10 You Must Try! (And Where to Find Them!) 

• 13 Mar 25

Thailand's Yummy Fruits! Top 10 You Must Try! (And Where to Find Them!) 

Welcome to Thailand! 

Thailand is full of delicious and fun fruits! Let's explore the top 10 you should try. We'll also tell you where to find them at MBK Center in Bangkok. 

10 Amazing Thai Fruits

1. Mango (Ma-Muang): Sweet and Yellow! 

• Why try it: It's super sweet! Try the "Nam Dok Mai" kind or the "Kaew" kind. 
• How to eat it: Eat it alone, or try "Mango Sticky Rice" (sweet rice with mango). 
• Local tip: Try the spicy green mango salad (Yam Ma Muang). 

2. Mangosteen (Mang-Kut): Sweet and Sour! 

• Why try it: It's white inside and tastes sweet and a little sour. 
• How to eat it: Gently break the purple shell and eat the white parts. 
• Local tip: It's good with durian! 

3. Rambutan (NgoR): Hairy and Sweet! 

• Why try it: It's red and hairy, but sweet inside! 
• How to eat it: Peel the skin and eat the white fruit inside. 
• Local tip: Look for bright red ones with green hairs. 

4. Durian (Tu-Rian): Strong Smell, Creamy Taste! 

• Why try it: It's famous! It smells strong but tastes creamy. 
• How to eat it: Try a little bit first. You can eat it fresh or in sticky rice or ice cream. 
• Local tip: Try it with an open mind! 

5. Pineapple (Sapparod): Sweet and Juicy! 

• Why try it: Thai pineapples are very sweet. 
• How to eat it: Eat it fresh, grilled, or as juice. 
• Local tip: Try "Phu Lae" pineapple from Chiang Rai. 

6. Papaya (Ma-La-Kaw): Sweet or Spicy! 

• Why try it: Ripe papaya is sweet, and unripe papaya is used in spicy salad (Som Tam). 
• How to eat it: Ripe: eat it alone or with lime. Unripe: eat it in Som Tam. 
• Local tip: Tell them how spicy you want your Som Tam. 

7. Dragon Fruit (Gao Mung Gorn): Pink and Pretty! 

• Why try it: It's pink with black seeds and tastes light. 
• How to eat it: Cut it and scoop out the inside. 
• Local tip: It's healthy! 

8. Guava (Farang): Crunchy and Fresh! 

• Why try it: It's crunchy and tastes a little sweet. 
• How to eat it: Eat it with sugar, salt, and chili. 
• Local tip: Try it with "Prik Kleua" (chili salt). 

9. Pomelo (Som-O): Big and Citrus! 

• Why try it: It's like a big grapefruit, but sweeter. 
• How to eat it: Peel the thick skin and eat the juicy parts. 
• Local tip: It's a popular gift. 

10. Rose Apple (Chom-Poo): Light and Crispy! 

• Why try it: It's light and refreshing. 
• How to eat it: Eat it fresh, sometimes with sugar and salt. 
• Local tip: Pick firm, shiny ones. 

Where to Find Fruits & Fruit ‘s product at MBK Center: 

• Fresh Fruits: Top Supermarket (Ground Floor) 
• Ready to eat, fresh fruit 
• Dried Fruits: Fruit Cottage (2nd Floor, A Zone), Thai Fruit (2nd Floor, A Zone), Xing Thang Yeang (4th Floor, D Zone) 
• Dried Fruit, freeze dry fruit,  
• Thai Desserts: Swensen's (3rd Floor, A Zone), Baan Khunmae (2nd Floor, A Zone), Ponn Cafe (Ground Floor, B Zone) 
• Ice-cream (Mango, Durian & Coconut milk), Mango Sticky rice, Banana in coconut milk,  

Enjoy your tasty fruit adventure in Thailand!