Food Photo: Som Tam Thai (ส้มตำไทย)

By Mark Wiens

Som Tam Thai (ส้มตำไทย)

One of the Thai dishes that never gets old is a fine plate of freshly pounded green papaya salad.

I devoured this marvelous plate at graveyard Isaan restaurant in Silom.

Glass Cabinet of Assorted Chinese Steamed Buns – Salapao

Salapao, or steamed Chinese style buns are a popular snack in Thailand. Unfortunately too many…

Stir fried tofu mixed with assorted vegetables (เต้าหู้ ทรงเครื่อง) from Poisien (Pumpkin Lady) neighborhood restaurant…

Though I’m normally a rice man, I often dream of Khanom Jeen Nam Ya Kati.…