Kluay Tap – Grilled Bananas
The Thais have plenty of great, simple ideas when it comes to cooking that we would never even think of, and here’s another one. Simply heated over a grill for a few minutes, the high temperature seems to have the…
Khao Lam – Sweet sticky rice roasted in Bamboo
A wonderful Thai delicacy, sweet, sticky rice that is cooked and served within hollowed out bamboo shoots. “Kao Laarm” is famed for its delicious flavor, the sticky rice treat is mixed with coconut and sugar before being baked for hours….
Laab Gai Baan – Spicy Thai Minced Chicken Salad
Let’s take a second and talk about Laab Gai Baan. I’m often asked why I live in Thailand by random people I might end up chatting with through the course of a day, particularly taxi drivers. I’m not married, don’t have…
Kha nom Kluay – Thai Banana Cake
The variety of ingredients and styles of preparations of kha nom, a Thai word for a sweet snack food, is every bit as staggering as any other aspect of Thai cuisine; and as far as I’m concerned, they’re all delicious….
Soul Food Mahanakorn
Soul Food Mahanakorn is an assuming place for all of the international press coverage it’s received since opening. A nicely appointed dining room/bar is nestled snugly into an otherwise ordinary shophouse and the seating, although comfy, is very limited. This…
Gaeng Karee Gai – Thai Yellow Curry
Thai food is delicious. Nobody debates this and plenty talk about it. Now, with all the attention that “super foods” are getting, it’s becoming increasingly evident that it is also incredibly healthy. This is really only news to clinical science…
Khao Neo Bing – Grilled Sticky Rice
Khao Neo Bing, or grilled sticky rice, is probably one of my favorite street foods. It sits well on any stomach, it’s filling and substantial, it’s super delicious, it’s versatile, and it’s easy to eat while you’re on the go….
Yum MaMa
Yum MaMa is street-stall standard and the highest in gourmet late night munchies. While I’ve given a list of ingredients below, this is only a recommendation. You can do whatever suits your fancy and the type of MaMa you’re working…
