Although sour, sweet, salty and spicy are by far the most common taste elements in Thai cuisine, it wouldn't be complete without including bitterness. Normally, bitter things aren't pleasant to the taste, although this does vary from person to person.

Thai cuisine is a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and aromas that make it one of the most popular cuisines in the world. The complex flavors, fresh ingredients, balance of flavors, cooking techniques, and cultural influence are what make Thai food so unbelievably mouth-watering.

Thai cuisine is renowned for its incredible balance of flavors, combining the perfect blend of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy tastes.

The delicious variety of Thai cuisine and its world-acclaimed street food includes stir-fries and salads, curries and soups, and noodles and stir-fries. Spicy and bold, yet well-balanced, Thai food is recognisable from the first bite because: It has zesty, zingy flavours such as: lemongrass, chili, lime and mint.