How safe is it to eat street food?

Whilst street food is certainly delicious, and a fun way to become part of a local culture, we often find ourselves asking 'is street food safe? '. Put simply, yes – all street food businesses must be aware of food hygiene principles in order to serve food safely to consumers.



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Street vendors in many developing countries may not be held to the same food safety standards as restaurants, which may also have lower standards than what your digestive system is accustomed to. If you choose to eat street food, apply the same rules outlined above, like avoiding raw or undercooked food.

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Thailand is the mecca of street food. For one, the food is safe, so tourists have been visiting Thai street stalls for years to get cheap and delicious grub. You'll find lots of permanent/semi-permanent stands throughout the country, and also find vendors on motorbikes that drive around.

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