Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range40-80 THB
About This Dish
Marinated chicken grilled over charcoal, brushed with a garlicky, slightly sweet glaze. Served with sticky rice and a spicy jaew dipping sauce made with toasted chili and fish sauce.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet2/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy2/5
Umami3/5
History & Origin
A quintessential Isan street food that originated as field food for rice farmers. The simple garlic-coriander marinade was designed to preserve chicken in Thailand's tropical heat before refrigeration existed.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Sticky riceSom tam (papaya salad)Iced lime soda
Insider Tips
- 1Roadside stalls with hand-built charcoal grills are the best — avoid restaurants
- 2Ask for 'jaew' dipping sauce if it doesn't come with one
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:gai yang
ไก่ย่าง
Say this: Gai Yang (Grilled Chicken)
Cuisine Region: Isan (Northeastern)
Price Range: 40-80 THB
Best Time to Eat: Lunch or dinner
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Ubon Ratchathani
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