Star fruit or carambola (มะเฟือง)
Unusual shape, good flavour, however, there’s a high risk for people, who suffer from kidney diseases. And one should avoid eating carambola on an empty stomach.
Read MoreDue to tropical climate there is a plenty of fruits (unusual for Europeans) in Thailand. If you have tasted an exotic fruit in your home country and you didn’t like it – try it one more time in Thailand. The taste may surprise you as here fruits are sold ripe and fresh. If you don’t know how to choose the tastiest fruit – ask a seller to assist you, in 90% he will choose better fruit than you.
Unusual shape, good flavour, however, there’s a high risk for people, who suffer from kidney diseases. And one should avoid eating carambola on an empty stomach.
Read MoreIf you see clusters of baby potatoes among fruits in Thailand – buy it, this is delicious fruit named langsat.
Read MoreSoft juicy sweet berries with a skin that should be peeled off. It’s easy to confuse longan with langsat.
Read MoreThese beautiful “bells” have neutral, slightly sweet taste. Mountain apples are cheap and are good in quenching thirst.
Read MoreSantol is known as wild magosteen. Its structure really reminds a mangosteen, but that’s the only similarity. Remember: never swallow santols seeds!
Read More“Queen of fruits” that’s how Thais call mangosteen. Well, it really has unique unforgettable tender and perfectly balanced taste. And yes, this is one of my favorite fruits.
Read MoreKing of the fruits that should be eaten the right way to avoid stinky complications. Durian is rich in vitamins & minerals and has good and unique taste.
Read MoreThe biggest fruit on Earth (up to 55 kg) with distinct fruity aroma and sweet taste that reminds a mix of pineapple, sweet apple and banana.
Read MoreEgg fruit is a rare fruit for Thailand, it was brought here in 20th century. Canistel tastes like custard and doesn’t even remind any fruit or vegetable.
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