The key to a great pad thai bowl is balance. You should feel sweetness, sourness, and nuttiness tugging against each other in different directions, combining to create a taste that just isn’t possible ...

When Anajak Thai opened in 1981, most people who walked into the Los Angeles restaurant weren’t familiar with Thai cuisine. They just thought it was spicy Chinese food, said Justin Pichetrungsi, the ...

There’s something about Thai cuisine that is warm and welcoming. Perhaps it’s the fire that bird’s eye chili brings to a dish, or maybe the bold punchiness of tom yum soup. My colleague and food ...

Thai food has a rare ability to feel instantly familiar while still exciting, no matter where you encounter it. A single dish can deliver sweetness, heat, acidity, and depth in a way that feels ...

There’s always been something comforting about Thai food. Maybe it’s the hearty noodle and curry dishes that warm your body and fill your belly, or perhaps it’s the attention to detail in just about ...

It was a dinner to remember. On February 7, 1990, visitors to the Paula Allen Gallery in New York City were handed plates of pad Thai, served fresh from the wok. At first nobody noticed that the ...

In Thailand, food is a central part of social occasions and can even be a social occasion itself or a reason to celebrate. Thai cuisine typically combines the five main flavors of salty, sweet, sour, ...

When you think about Thai food, the bold flavors often steal the spotlight, but the right side dishes can elevate your meal even further. Picture invigorating salads, comforting rice, and crispy ...