street food
Look Chin Ping
ลูกชิ้นปิ้ง
Mild
Look Chin Ping are grilled Thai fish balls or meatballs on skewers — springy, bouncy balls of minced pork, beef, or fish, grilled over charcoal and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Cultural Origin
Look Chin Ping, grilled meatball skewers, evolved from the Chinese-Thai tradition of bouncy fish and pork meatballs introduced by Teochew and Hokkien migrants. Vendors thread the balls onto sticks, grill them over charcoal, and brush with sweet-spicy or sriracha-style sauces, making them one of Thailand's most ubiquitous street snacks.
Allergens & Sensitivities
fishsoywheatglutengarlicchili
Key Ingredients
- minced pork or fish
- garlic
- white pepper
- starch
- fish sauce
Where to Try It
Night markets and street stalls throughout Thailand — ubiquitous at any Thai market.
Tips
- Fish balls (look chin pla) have a more delicate flavour; pork balls are heartier. Try both with the same sauce to compare.