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.
21 matching dishes
Moo Krob
Crispy Pork Belly
Succulent pork belly with an incredibly crispy, crackling skin, achieved through a deep-frying process. The me…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein80 fat900 kcal
Moo Dad Diew
Sun-Dried Fried Pork
Thin slices of marinated pork, traditionally sun-dried for tenderness, then deep-fried until crispy. It is sav…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Moo Sam Chan Tod Nam Pla
Fried Pork Belly with Fish Sauce
Crispy fried chunks of pork belly, seasoned primarily with savory fish sauce and often a hint of garlic and pe…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein80 fat900 kcal
Pla Lard Prik (Keto Modified)
Fried Fish with Keto Chili-Lime Dressing
A whole fish (such as snapper or tilapia) deep-fried until its skin is wonderfully crispy and the flesh remain…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Larb Moo
Thai Minced Pork Salad
Isaan minced pork salad with fresh herbs and a lime dressing.…
5 net6 total1 fibre22 protein24 fat320 kcal
Pad Kra Pao Moo
Thai Basil Pork
Iconic street food of stir-fried minced pork with chili and holy basil.…
7 net8 total1 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
Kor Moo Yang
Grilled Fatty Pork Neck with Keto Jaew
Succulent, grilled pork neck, known for its tender texture and rich fat marbling. Typically served thinly slic…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
Moo Yang
Thai Grilled Pork Neck
Simple grilled pork neck or shoulder, a staple of street food.…
8 net8 total0 fibre18 protein20 fat280 kcal
Pad Prig Sod Moo
Stir-fried Pork with Fresh Chilies
A simple yet fiery stir-fry with tender slices of pork, abundant fresh green chilies, onions, and sometimes be…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gaeng Kee Lek (Keto, No Sugar)
Keto Cassia Leaf Curry with Pork Belly
A distinctive and authentic Southern Thai coconut milk curry featuring tender, slightly bitter cassia leaves (…
9 net14 total5 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
Gaeng Kiew Wan Gai
Thai Green Curry Chicken
Rich aromatic curry made from green chilies and coconut milk.…
9 net12 total3 fibre20 protein30 fat380 kcal
Kai Look Keuy
Keto Son-in-Law Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs that are fried until crispy, then topped with a keto-modified sweet and sour tamarind sauce, …
9 net12 total3 fibre18 protein38 fat480 kcal
Moo Hong (Keto, No Sugar)
Keto Southern Thai Braised Pork Belly
Melt-in-your-mouth slow-braised pork belly, a signature Southern Thai dish, rich with garlic, white pepper, an…
9 net10 total1 fibre45 protein70 fat850 kcal
Gaeng Phed Pet Yang
Thai Roasted Duck Red Curry
Luxurious red curry featuring roasted duck and tomatoes.…
10 net12 total2 fibre22 protein32 fat410 kcal
KAsoon
Gai Tod Prik Glua (No Batter)
Crispy Fried Chicken with Chili Salt (No Batter)
A simple yet flavorful dish of chicken pieces (often wings or thighs) deep-fried without batter, seasoned with…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Pla Tod Nom Sod
Fried Fish in Milk Marinade (Keto, No Batter)
A whole fish (commonly Tilapia or Seabass) marinated in milk, fish sauce, and spices, then lightly fried to a …
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Pla Tod Kamin (No Batter, Keto Sauce)
Turmeric Fried Fish with Keto Dipping Sauce
A whole fish (often snapper or seabass) marinated with fresh turmeric and garlic, then deep-fried until crispy…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Gaeng Kua Hoy Khang
Scallop Curry with Coconut Milk
A rich, spicy, and aromatic red curry featuring tender scallops in a creamy coconut milk base. Flavored with r…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Gaeng Kua Goong
Prawns in Red Coconut Curry
A rich and fragrant red curry with succulent prawns, simmered in coconut milk with red curry paste, fish sauce…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein58 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Gaeng Paak Kad Jong Moo Sam Chan
Sour Curry with Fermented Mustard Greens and Pork Belly
A distinctive Northern Thai sour curry, characterized by the tangy flavor of fermented mustard greens (pak kad…
9 net15 total6 fibre35 protein78 fat880 kcal
KAsoon
Tom Kati Gai
Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup
A fragrant and creamy soup featuring tender chicken cooked in rich coconut milk with delicate herbs. Similar t…
9 net12 total3 fibre38 protein58 fat700 kcal