Cultured Palate: Dishes from Thailand
| May 3, 2017
Pad Thai
Pad Thai is one dish that many people believe has almost been ruined because of its popularity. Many restaurants around the world serve Pad Thai, but in an effort to cater to local tastes have almost eviscerated any authentic flavor. Some restaurants even cop out by using ketchup in their sauce! To get great Pad Thai, even in Thailand, you’ll have to go off the beaten path. If you’re in Bangkok, make sure to check out the food carts on Sukhimvit Soi — their Pad Thai is so good, it’s even won over the locals.
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