When it comes to Thai food, there aren’t any traditional guidelines to follow when it comes to figuring out what to eat and drink together. This can make it confusing, but also exciting – you can make up your own rules.
It’s difficult to identify one wine that will go with ALL Thai dishes, but if you’re in doubt, there is one thing we suggest that will go with most things - an off-dry Riesling. The zingy citrus and succulent tropical fruit notes will be a great match to common Thai flavours of lemongrass, fish sauce, peanut, and coconut, and will cut through the spice.
An easy rule of thumb is to remember that light, crisp, fruity whites are in the safe zone when it comes to Thai food. Think Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, or even bubbles. French-style Rosé would also be a winner.
If you’re a dedicated red drinker, never fear! It’s not all about the whites. We’d recommend fruit-forward, zingy, low-tannin reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache or Gamay. These would be especially nice with beef or lamb dishes.
Some specific pairings:
🐔 Pad Thai Chicken – Riesling
🐮 Pad See Ew Beef – Pinot Noir
🌶️ Thai Red Curry – Gewürtztraminer
💰 Spring Rolls & Moneybags – Sparkling/Champagne
🥗 Thai Beef Salad – Provence-style Rosé
