Thai keto guide
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202 dishes39 keto as served135 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Thai cuisine for keto is possible but requires constant vigilance for hidden sugars and starches in sauces, and necessitates specific modification requests.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include coconut milk, various meats and seafood, non-starchy vegetables, and fresh herbs like basil and cilantro.
Danger zones
The primary carb traps are pervasive added sugar in almost all sauces and curries, rice, noodles, and starchy thickeners found in many popular dishes like Pad Thai and curries.
Best for
This cuisine is best suited for experienced keto dieters who are adept at custom ordering and understand ingredient sourcing, or for home cooks.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Thai restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoHot Black Coffee กาแฟดำร้อน (kafae dam ron) · 1g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstFresh Young Coconut มะพร้าวน้ำหอม (maprao nam hom) · 8g net carbs as usually servedDrink half and eat the soft flesh with a spoon.
- Ask firstOliang (Thai Black Iced Coffee) โอเลี้ยง (oliang) · 20g net carbs as usually servedSay 'mai sai nam tan' (no sugar) or 'mai wan' (not sweet). 'Wan noi' only means less sweet.
- Ask firstLemongrass Pandan Drink น้ำตะไคร้ใบเตย (nam takrai bai toey) · 20g net carbs as usually servedSay 'mai sai nam tan' (no sugar) or 'mai wan' (not sweet). 'Wan noi' only means less sweet. Often premade sweet, so check first.
- Ask firstIced Black Tea ชาดำเย็น (cha dam yen) · 25g net carbs as usually servedSay 'mai sai nam tan' (no sugar) or 'mai wan' (not sweet). 'Wan noi' only means less sweet.
- Ask firstLimeade น้ำมะนาว (nam manao) · 25g net carbs as usually servedSay 'mai sai nam tan' (no sugar) or 'mai wan' (not sweet). 'Wan noi' only means less sweet. Or ask for soda water with fresh lime (soda manao mai sai nam tan).
- Ask firstButterfly Pea Lemonade น้ำอัญชันมะนาว (nam anchan manao) · 25g net carbs as usually servedSay 'mai sai nam tan' (no sugar) or 'mai wan' (not sweet). 'Wan noi' only means less sweet.
- Ask firstLime Iced Tea ชามะนาว (cha manao) · 30g net carbs as usually servedSay 'mai sai nam tan' (no sugar) or 'mai wan' (not sweet). 'Wan noi' only means less sweet. Some stalls premix it, so it may not be possible.
Skip these
- SkipThai Energy Drink (small bottle) เครื่องดื่มชูกำลัง (kreung deum chu kamlang) · 15g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order sugar-free energy drink instead.
- SkipBael Fruit Drink น้ำมะตูม (nam matoom) · 25g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order hot tea, no sugar instead.
- SkipRoselle Juice น้ำกระเจี๊ยบ (nam krajiap) · 28g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order iced black tea, no sugar instead.
- SkipThai Iced Green Tea ชาเขียวเย็น (cha khiao yen) · 35g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order hot or iced green tea with no sugar instead.
- SkipThai Iced Coffee กาแฟเย็น (kafae yen) · 35g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order Oliang with no sugar, or an Americano instead.
- SkipLongan Drink น้ำลำไย (nam lamyai) · 35g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order water or tea, no sugar instead.
- SkipThai Iced Tea ชาเย็น (cha yen) · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order iced black tea, no sugar (cha dam yen mai sai nam tan) instead.
- SkipFruit Shake น้ำปั่น (nam pan) · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order fresh coconut, half instead.
- SkipPink Milk นมเย็น (nom yen) · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order iced black tea, no sugar instead.
- SkipSugarcane Juice น้ำอ้อย (nam oy) · 60g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order fresh coconut water (a small amount) instead.
33 matching dishes
Gai Satay
Chicken Satay Skewers (without Peanut Sauce)
Marinated chicken pieces threaded onto skewers and grilled, infused with flavors of turmeric, lemongrass, and …
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
Nam Tok Nua
Thai Grilled Beef Salad
Sliced grilled steak tossed in a spicy and herbaceous dressing.…
4 net5 total1 fibre26 protein18 fat290 kcal
Gaeng Kai Phak Wan
Ant Egg and Leaf Curry (Keto Friendly)
A unique and savory Northern/Isaan clear curry featuring ant eggs (a delicacy) and young Melientha suavis leav…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein20 fat350 kcal
Mara Pad Kai
Stir-fried Bitter Gourd with Egg
A traditional home-style dish featuring stir-fried bitter gourd with scrambled eggs, garlic, and seasoned with…
5 net8 total3 fibre18 protein28 fat350 kcal
Gaeng Jued Gai Sub
Clear Chicken Mince Soup
A light and comforting clear broth soup filled with seasoned chicken mince, often accompanied by soft tofu, Na…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
Keto Gaeng Jued Moo Saap (Shirataki Noodles)
Keto Clear Soup with Minced Pork and Shirataki Noodles
A light and savory clear broth soup with seasoned minced pork, softened shirataki noodles (replacing tradition…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Keto Yum Woon Sen (Shirataki Noodle Salad)
Keto Glass Noodle Salad (with Shirataki Noodles)
A spicy and tangy salad traditionally made with glass noodles. This keto version substitutes shirataki noodles…
6 net12 total6 fibre35 protein30 fat480 kcal
Nam Prik Kapi
Shrimp Paste Chili Dip with Keto Vegetables
A pungent and spicy chili dip made from fermented shrimp paste, chilies, garlic, lime juice, and fish sauce. I…
6 net12 total6 fibre30 protein30 fat450 kcal
Pak Wan Gung
Stir-fried Sweet Leaf with Shrimp
A simple and nutritious stir-fry featuring tender sweet leaf (pak wan) and succulent shrimp, lightly seasoned …
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
Yum Nua
Thai Beef Salad
Refreshing and spicy salad made with sliced beef, onions, and tomatoes.…
6 net8 total2 fibre22 protein12 fat240 kcal
Gaeng Jued Taohu Moo Saap
Clear Soup with Tofu and Minced Pork
A comforting and light clear broth soup, featuring cubes of soft tofu, savory minced pork, and assorted low-ca…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein25 fat380 kcal
Goong Pad Hed
Stir-fried Shrimp with Mushrooms
A straightforward and flavorful stir-fry combining tender shrimp with an assortment of earthy mushrooms (e.g.,…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Keto Pad See Ew (with Shirataki Noodles)
Keto Stir-fried Noodles with Beef and Chinese Broccoli
A keto-friendly rendition of the popular Pad See Ew, featuring shirataki noodles stir-fried with tender beef s…
7 net15 total8 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Yum Kai Dao (Keto Dressing)
Fried Egg Salad (Keto Dressing)
Crispy fried eggs (usually sunny-side up) tossed in a refreshing, spicy, and tangy salad dressing with fresh h…
7 net10 total3 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
Keto Suki Nam Sai (no noodles)
Thai Clear Suki Soup (No Noodles)
A Thai-style clear soup, similar to a hot pot, featuring a choice of protein (e.g., chicken, beef, seafood), e…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein25 fat420 kcal
Nam Prik Pla Too (Mackerel Chili Dip with Keto Vegetables)
Mackerel Chili Dip with Keto Vegetables
A fiery and pungent dip made from grilled or steamed mackerel, chilies, garlic, shallots, lime juice, and fish…
8 net15 total7 fibre50 protein35 fat600 kcal
Pad Pak Ruam
Thai Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables
A medley of local vegetables stir-fried in a savory garlic sauce.…
8 net12 total4 fibre4 protein10 fat150 kcal
Som Tum Taeng
Thai Cucumber Salad
A low-carb variation of papaya salad using shredded cucumber instead.…
8 net11 total3 fibre5 protein7 fat120 kcal
Gaeng Liang Goong
Spicy Mixed Vegetable Soup with Shrimp
A unique, peppery, and intensely aromatic clear soup, free of coconut milk, brimming with various fresh vegeta…
9 net15 total6 fibre30 protein25 fat400 kcal
Keto Khao Mok Gai (Cauliflower Rice)
Keto Thai Spiced Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
A fragrant Thai Muslim-style dish featuring tender chicken pieces infused with aromatic spices such as turmeri…
9 net15 total6 fibre55 protein45 fat700 kcal
Keto Khao Pad Gai
Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken
A keto-friendly version of Thai fried rice, replacing traditional rice with finely chopped cauliflower, stir-f…
10 net20 total10 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Keto Pad Woon Sen (Shirataki Noodle Stir-fry)
Keto Glass Noodle Stir-fry (with Shirataki Noodles)
A savory stir-fry adapted for keto by using shirataki noodles instead of traditional glass noodles. It feature…
10 net18 total8 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
Keto Pla Tod Sam Rod (No Batter, Keto Sauce)
Keto Three-Flavor Fried Fish (No Batter, Sugar-Free Sauce)
A whole or filleted fish, pan-fried or deep-fried until golden, served with a keto-modified 'three-flavor' sau…
10 net12 total2 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Kai Tod Cha-om
Acacia Omelette
A traditional Thai omelette made by frying eggs mixed with Cha-om (acacia pennata) leaves, which have a distin…
3 net4 total1 fibre18 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Miang Kham (Keto Modified)
Keto Betel Leaf Wraps with Savory Toppings
A traditional Thai appetizer of fresh wild betel leaves used to wrap various small toppings. The keto version …
7 net12 total5 fibre15 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Pad Horapha Talay
Spicy Seafood Stir-fry with Sweet Basil (Keto Modified, No Sugar/Cornstarch)
A vibrant and aromatic stir-fry featuring a medley of fresh seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels) and fragrant swee…
7 net9 total2 fibre42 protein32 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Chuchee Talay
Seafood in Chuchee Curry (Keto Modified, No Sugar)
A rich and aromatic red curry with creamy coconut milk, featuring a mix of seafood (shrimp, squid, fish) and f…
9 net11 total2 fibre47 protein42 fat530 kcal
KAsoon
Gaeng Kae Gai (Keto Modified)
Northern Thai Herbal Chicken Curry (Keto Modified)
A distinctive Northern Thai curry, this dish is a watery, aromatic, and herbaceous curry, typically made witho…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Pad Nor Mai Sai Moo
Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Pork (Keto Modified, No Sugar/Cornstarch)
A savory stir-fry featuring tender bamboo shoots and sliced pork, often seasoned with garlic, chilies, and fis…
9 net13 total4 fibre38 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Yum Kai Tom
Boiled Egg Salad
A refreshing salad featuring perfectly boiled eggs, mixed with a spicy and tangy dressing, fresh herbs, and va…
9 net13 total4 fibre28 protein34 fat510 kcal
KAsoon
Yum Makua Yao
Spicy Grilled Eggplant Salad
Smoky grilled long eggplants tossed with a vibrant Thai dressing, usually including minced pork or shrimp, lim…
9 net14 total5 fibre30 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Gaeng Kua Pla Bai Chaplu
Fish Curry with Betel Leaves (Keto Modified, No Sugar)
A rich and aromatic red curry with coconut milk, featuring tender fish and fragrant betel leaves (bai chaplu),…
10 net13 total3 fibre42 protein48 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Suki Hang (with Shirataki Noodles)
Dry Suki Stir-fry with Shirataki Noodles and Mixed Seafood
A flavorful dry Suki stir-fry featuring mixed seafood (or choice of protein), a variety of keto-friendly veget…
10 net18 total8 fibre50 protein35 fat600 kcal