mushroom

What does เห็ด mean?

The general Thai word for mushroom, used for all edible and non-edible fungi. Essential for ordering food, shopping at markets, or discussing ingredients. Thai cuisine features many mushroom varieties, so you'll hear this word frequently in restaurants and cooking contexts. Can be combined with specific types like เห็ดหอม (shiitake) or เห็ดฟาง (straw mushrooms).