Thai keto guide
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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.
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Pla Pao
Salt Crusted Grilled Fish
Whole fish stuffed with lemongrass, coated in salt and grilled over charcoal.…
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein5 fat220 kcal
Gai Yang
Thai Grilled Chicken
Classic grilled chicken marinated in cilantro roots and garlic.…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein16 fat280 kcal
Goong Chae Nam Pla
Thai Raw Shrimp Salad
Fresh raw shrimp marinated in fish sauce with garlic and bitter melon.…
3 net4 total1 fibre18 protein2 fat110 kcal
Pla Som Tod
Fried Sour Fermented Fish
A Northern and Northeastern Thai delicacy, featuring whole or filleted fermented fish (Pla Som) that is pan-fr…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Goong Pad Prik Glua
Stir-fried Prawns with Chili and Salt
A simple yet flavorful stir-fry of prawns, garlic, and fresh chilies, seasoned primarily with salt and pepper,…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
Kai Toon
Thai Steamed Egg Custard
A light and savory steamed egg custard, similar to Japanese chawanmushi, with a fluffy texture. Made with eggs…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein20 fat280 kcal
Ped Yang (Keto, No Sweet Sauce, Skin Removed)
Keto Roasted Duck (no sweet sauce, skin removed)
Juicy slices of roasted duck. To make it keto-friendly, it's essential to specify no sweet plum sauce or any o…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Pla Nin Tod Kratiem Prik Thai
Fried Tilapia with Garlic and Pepper (No Batter)
A whole tilapia (or fillets) deep-fried until crispy, then topped with an aromatic stir-fry of crispy garlic a…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Pla Tod Glua
Salt-Fried Whole Fish with Herbs
A whole fish, typically Tilapia or Seabass, seasoned generously with salt and deep-fried until golden and cris…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Goong Yang
Grilled Prawns
Large fresh prawns grilled until perfectly cooked, often served with a spicy seafood dipping sauce (Nam Jim Se…
5 net6 total1 fibre60 protein30 fat500 kcal
Hoy Kraeng Luak
Blanched Blood Cockles with Keto Dipping Sauce
Fresh blood cockles lightly blanched to perfection, retaining their juicy texture. Served typically with a spi…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
Keto Gai Tom (No Rice)
Steamed Chicken with Ginger-Chili Sauce (Keto, No Rice)
Tender, succulent steamed chicken (often dark meat like thigh or drumstick for richer flavor and fat) served w…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
Moo Manao
Thai Garlic Lime Pork
Blanched sliced pork served with raw garlic, fresh chilies, mint, and a tart lime dressing.…
5 net6 total1 fibre28 protein12 fat250 kcal
Pla Muek Yang
Grilled Squid
Tender squid, often scored and marinated, then grilled until perfectly cooked, served with a spicy, tangy seaf…
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein20 fat400 kcal
Suea Rong Hai
Thai Crying Tiger Beef
Marinated and grilled beef brisket sliced thin.…
5 net5 total0 fibre24 protein22 fat320 kcal
Tom Kamin Gai
Chicken Turmeric Soup
A clear, aromatic, and slightly sour soup featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with fresh turmeric, lemong…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein18 fat320 kcal
Goong Ob Keto (no noodles)
Baked Prawns with Ginger and Herbs (No Noodles)
Large, succulent prawns baked or steamed in a clay pot, infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and cilantro roo…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
Neua Yang Jim Jaew
Grilled Beef with Spicy Dipping Sauce (No Sticky Rice)
Succulent slices of grilled beef, typically sirloin or ribeye, served with a vibrant and spicy 'Jim Jaew' dipp…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pla Duk Yang
Grilled Catfish with Spicy Dipping Sauce (Keto Modified)
Whole catfish, often marinated lightly, then grilled over charcoal until tender and smoky. Served traditionall…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein25 fat500 kcal
Pla Neung Buak
Steamed Fish with Ridge Gourd
A delicate steamed fish dish (often whole fish) served with tender slices of ridge gourd, fresh ginger, spring…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein28 fat520 kcal
Pla Nueng Buay (No Added Sugar)
Steamed Fish with Salted Plums (Keto)
A whole steamed fish, typically barramundi or pomfret, infused with the distinct salty and slightly sour flavo…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein28 fat500 kcal
Pla Tod Katiem Prik Thai (No Batter)
Keto Fried Fish with Garlic and Pepper
Crispy fried fish (fillet or whole) heavily seasoned with generous amounts of golden fried garlic and freshly …
6 net7 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pla Tod Samun Prai (Keto, No Batter)
Keto Fried Whole Fish with Crispy Herbs
A whole fish (such as Tilapia or Sea Bass) deep-fried until crispy, topped with an aromatic medley of deep-fri…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Tom Klong Pla Krob (Keto)
Keto Spicy Sour Smoked Fish Soup
A highly aromatic and distinctively flavored clear soup, featuring the savory depth of grilled or fried dried …
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein25 fat450 kcal
Tom Sap Moo
Spicy Isaan Pork Rib Soup
A flavorful and sour Isaan-style soup featuring tender pork ribs, mushrooms, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai
Clear Thai Tom Yum Soup
Hot and sour clear broth soup packed with aromatic herbs and shrimp.…
6 net8 total2 fibre20 protein8 fat180 kcal
Neua Ob
Thai Style Braised Beef (No Rice)
Tender pieces of beef, slow-braised to perfection in an aromatic and savory Thai broth with traditional herbs …
7 net8 total1 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Neua Pad Prik Gaeng Kiew Wan (Keto, No Coconut Milk)
Keto Beef Stir-fried with Green Curry Paste
Thinly sliced beef vigorously stir-fried with a rich and aromatic green curry paste, fragrant kaffir lime leav…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Pad Cha Talay
Thai Spicy Seafood Stir Fry
Fiery seafood stir-fry featuring young peppercorns and fingerroot.…
7 net9 total2 fibre28 protein10 fat240 kcal
Gaeng Jued Pak Gard Sod Sai
Clear Soup with Stuffed Cabbage
A comforting and light clear soup featuring savory minced pork (or chicken) meticulously wrapped in soft cabba…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Gaeng Poh Taek
Spicy Mixed Seafood Soup
A vibrant and intensely spicy, sour, and herbaceous clear broth soup with a generous medley of seafood (prawns…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
Gaeng Ranjuan Nuea
Royal Beef Curry with Fermented Shrimp Paste
A flavorful and spicy clear beef curry (not coconut-based) with a unique depth from fermented shrimp paste, he…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein38 fat580 kcal
Hoy Nang Rom Song Kreung (Keto Modified)
Fresh Oysters with Keto Condiments
A refreshing and savory dish of fresh oysters served on the half shell, accompanied by a selection of aromatic…
8 net10 total2 fibre15 protein25 fat300 kcal
Hoy Shell Ob Mor Din
Baked Scallops in Clay Pot (Garlic Butter)
Fresh scallops baked in a clay pot, typically with generous amounts of butter, garlic, and herbs, creating a s…
8 net9 total1 fibre30 protein40 fat520 kcal
Keto Yum Pla Duk Yang
Keto Grilled Catfish Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing
A keto-adapted version of the classic crispy catfish salad, featuring grilled catfish (instead of battered and…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein30 fat480 kcal
Moo Pad Priew Wan (Keto, No Sugar, No Pineapple)
Keto Pork Stir-fried Sour with Vegetables
A savory and tangy stir-fry featuring sliced pork and crisp vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and cucumber…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat650 kcal
Pla Krapong Tod Nam Pla (No Batter, Keto Dressing)
Crispy Fried Barramundi with Keto Fish Sauce Dressing
A whole barramundi (sea bass) deep-fried until crispy (without batter), served with a savory, tangy, and spicy…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Yum Talay
Spicy Mixed Seafood Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Thai salad featuring a medley of cooked seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels, fish) tossed…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
Gaeng Som Pla (No Carby Vegetables)
Keto Southern Thai Sour Fish Curry
A vibrant and intensely tangy Southern Thai clear curry featuring white fish, characterized by its pungent chi…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein30 fat550 kcal
Goong Tod Katiem Prik Thai
Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Pepper
Plump shrimp deep-fried to a golden crisp, liberally seasoned with aromatic minced garlic and pungent black pe…
9 net10 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Pad Kana Nuea
Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli with Beef
A simple yet satisfying stir-fry featuring tender slices of beef wok-tossed with fresh Chinese broccoli (gai l…
9 net15 total6 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
Pla Kapong Neung Manao
Steamed Sea Bass with Lime
Steamed sea bass in a vibrant, spicy garlic-lime broth.…
9 net9 total0 fibre35 protein4 fat220 kcal
Pla Nueng See Ew
Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce
A delicate and healthy dish featuring a whole steamed fish (commonly snapper or sea bass) served with fragrant…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein40 fat650 kcal
Gaeng Pa Gai
Jungle Curry Chicken
A very spicy, herbaceous, and watery curry (no coconut milk) featuring lean chicken, a pungent curry paste, fi…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein30 fat550 kcal
Gaeng Tai Pla
Southern Thai Fermented Fish Kidney Curry
A very pungent, spicy, and savory Southern Thai curry made with fermented fish kidney, bamboo shoots, long bea…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
Moo Tod Katiem Prik Thai
Fried Pork with Garlic and Pepper
Crispy, deep-fried slices of marinated pork, heavily flavored with minced garlic and black pepper, often serve…
10 net12 total2 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Pad Nor Mai Farang Sai Goong
Stir-fried Asparagus with Prawns
Fresh asparagus spears stir-fried with succulent prawns, garlic, and a light savory sauce. This dish highlight…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
Yam Pla Krob
Crispy Fish Salad
A refreshing and savory salad featuring crispy dried fish (often gourami), tossed with a vibrant dressing of l…
11 net14 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat650 kcal
Gaeng Om Gai
Northern Thai Herbal Chicken Soup
A vibrant and intensely aromatic Northern Thai (Isaan) soup, rich with herbs like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Pad Sa Tor Goong
Stir-fried Stink Beans with Shrimp
A fragrant and flavorful stir-fry featuring stink beans (petai beans), shrimp, and a spicy, savory sauce. The …
12 net18 total6 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Pla Goong
Spicy Prawn Salad
A refreshing and spicy Thai salad featuring succulent cooked prawns, lemongrass, mint, cilantro, red onion, an…
12 net15 total3 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
Pla Muek Neung Manao
Steamed Squid with Lime and Chili
Tender steamed squid served in a vibrant, clear broth of lime juice, fish sauce, fresh chilies, garlic, and ci…
12 net13 total1 fibre40 protein8 fat290 kcal
Gaeng Luang Pla
Southern Thai Yellow Fish Curry (Without Coconut Milk)
A vibrant and intensely spicy Southern Thai clear curry, known for its yellow hue from turmeric. It features f…
16 net20 total4 fibre60 protein25 fat550 kcal
Pad Prik Tai Dam Nuea
Beef Black Pepper Stir-fry
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with onions, bell peppers, and plenty of crushed black pepper in a savory sau…
16 net20 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Gaeng Som Goong
Sour Curry with Shrimp
A unique, intensely fiery, and tangy curry from central Thailand, distinctively made without coconut milk. It …
18 net25 total7 fibre60 protein30 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Moo Yor Tod
Fried Thai-Vietnamese Pork Sausage
Moo Yor is a Vietnamese-style steamed pork sausage, widely popular in Thailand. When prepared 'Tod' (fried), i…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Pad Pu Katiem Prik Thai
Stir-fried Crab with Garlic and Pepper (Keto Modified)
Fresh crab meat or whole crab stir-fried vigorously with plenty of fresh garlic and black pepper, creating an …
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Pla Muek Pad Prik Glua
Stir-fried Squid with Chili and Salt (Keto Friendly, No Sugar/Cornstarch)
Succulent squid stir-fried with fresh chilies, garlic, and a simple seasoning of salt and white pepper, offeri…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein22 fat370 kcal
KAsoon
Tom Leuat Moo
Pork Blood and Offal Clear Soup
A hearty and popular clear soup featuring congealed pork blood cubes, various pork offal (liver, intestines), …
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein28 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Gaeng Gai Bai Ya Nang
Chicken Soup with Yanang Leaves
An authentic Isaan-style clear and herbal soup, often made with tender chicken, infused with the earthy flavor…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein15 fat300 kcal