Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range50-80 THB
About This Dish
Crisp, four-angled wing beans tossed with grilled shrimp, hard-boiled egg, shallots, and a bold dressing of roasted chili paste, lime juice, and coconut cream. The unusual wing beans provide a satisfying crunch that contrasts with the creamy-sweet-spicy dressing, making this one of central Thailand's most beloved salads.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour4/5
Salty2/5
Spicy3/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
A classic central Thai salad that showcases the unusual wing bean, a vegetable native to Southeast Asia that provides a distinctive crunch found nowhere else.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Steamed riceGrilled fish
Insider Tips
- 1Wing beans are unique to Southeast Asia -- they have a satisfying crisp texture
- 2The coconut cream dressing distinguishes this from other Thai salads
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:yam tua plu
ยำถั่วพลู
Say this: Yum Tua Plu (Wing Bean Salad)
Cuisine Region: Central Thai
Price Range: 50-80 THB
Best Time to Eat: Lunch or dinner
Where to Try It
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Bangkok
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