How to Order Thai Food LIKE A THAI!

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  • čas přidán 19. 10. 2023
  • How you order Thai food in a restaurant can be the difference between a good meal and a GREAT meal. In this video I share a trick for choosing your dishes so you have a well balanced meal for maximum enjoyment!
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    Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the CZcams channel Pailin's Kitchen.
    Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
    After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via CZcams videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitchen.com
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  • @codice_pin
    @codice_pin Před 7 měsíci +281

    As a thai i’m so glad finally someone said it. I used to see a group of 5 friends come to a restaurant and ordered 5 big bowl of Tom Yum Kung for each individual. No rice that was super odd. They desperately needed help. The staff could have help them.

    • @Clockeman
      @Clockeman Před 6 měsíci +1

      Going with my parents...they're from the Midwest. My mom used a knife and fork to eat spring rolls.

    • @codice_pin
      @codice_pin Před 6 měsíci +5

      @@ClockemanAs a Thai i think that is still ok. It not that odd . If you’re in a restaurant and they served variety of international food. If one of the dish is happened to be spring roll then it’s not that difficult to use the fork and knife which you already have on hand.

    • @shinymuuma
      @shinymuuma Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@Clockeman Spring roll with knife and fork make sense
      If you buy in Thai it'll usually already cut into bite size before serve so you can eat it with fork and spoon

    • @growaplant7444
      @growaplant7444 Před 6 měsíci +1

      maybe is tom yam soup bee hoon, is individual order.

    • @j6backup626
      @j6backup626 Před 5 měsíci

      I've seen a group of 6 farangs all order Pad Thai lol

  • @baifern0523
    @baifern0523 Před 7 měsíci +265

    I am Thai and this is exactly what my family discussed when ordering a meal. And when I say 'exactly', it is EXACTLY....like every point.
    We do this naturally...never thought this is a thing lol

    • @rungdaokankhetphai5760
      @rungdaokankhetphai5760 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Exactly! 🇹🇭

    • @patt5085
      @patt5085 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Yeah meat dish, soup dish, and veg dish, then anything anyone crave that day

    • @corinneskitchen
      @corinneskitchen Před 7 měsíci +3

      I do all of this naturally too but I'm not Thai or very Thai influenced at all! :)

  • @CHOCOLATIONZ
    @CHOCOLATIONZ Před 7 měsíci +38

    Thai here. This is my mental checklist when ordering Thai food for sharing with friends and family.
    1. Something meaty
    2. Something veggies
    3. Something soupy.
    But in overall when we order food, all the dishes somehow match Pailin’s checklist perfectly!

  • @patcharac3817
    @patcharac3817 Před 7 měsíci +130

    Please also be reminded that Thai Foods are supposed to eat with spoon and fork. It is also a Table Etiquette for Thai dining. Spoon is a dominant tool to scoop rice and food to your mouth (hold it in the right hand). Fork is supposed to help scooping rice and food into a spoon not a main dominant. Moreover, Pai has demonstrated many times through specific videos and throughout her channel. 😂😂

    • @NurseMJ986
      @NurseMJ986 Před 7 měsíci +10

      Yes. Like us Filipinos. We eat with spoon and fork or just use your hands. Love Thai food so much. ❤

    • @O2life
      @O2life Před 7 měsíci +3

      Yep! That's in her How to Eat Thai Food video that she talked about and linked to in this one.

    • @AndyL940
      @AndyL940 Před 7 měsíci

      What are you a parrot 🦜 or you enjoy stating the obvious

    • @codice_pin
      @codice_pin Před 7 měsíci

      Yes. She also has a separate video explain how to use spoon and fork for thai food.

    • @lynnesani5531
      @lynnesani5531 Před 7 měsíci +5

      I can’t eat with a fork anymore! 😬😂a spoon makes so much sense!

  • @pingpattpingpatt
    @pingpattpingpatt Před 7 měsíci +67

    Another way to order Thai food is Tom (Soup), Pad (Stir fried), Gang (Curry), Tod (Deep fried) and sometime Yum (Salad).This combination would make the meal full of favours, different food textures and looks. Additionally, Thais would tend to order more food than less. The full table meal!. It is a must to leave the meal full and satisfied. :P

    • @nichalertsumonya3494
      @nichalertsumonya3494 Před 6 měsíci +4

      หอมอร่อยในพริบตา คู่ครัวรสดี

    • @densetsughem1
      @densetsughem1 Před měsícem

      woah! total of 5 items. i do want to try this but honestly i can't my parents are seniors and they can't eat much. I can't eat much too :( we are only 3 in the family so no one will help me to finish all the food

  • @ah3626
    @ah3626 Před 7 měsíci +47

    As a Thai, i never realized this until now. This is the exact logic in my head when ordering food. So you’re right, we do this intuitively 😆

  • @bluelilacfawn
    @bluelilacfawn Před 7 měsíci +215

    I'm indonesian and we feel the same way about soup at meals! even in our KFC we get chicken with rice and chicken soup. I feel like in western countries it's normal to wash down dry foods with your drink but the sweetness is kind of jarring. better to sip on soup when you're eating meat.

    • @lemonz1769
      @lemonz1769 Před 7 měsíci +20

      Burmese here and it’s absolutely the same for us. A meal isn’t complete without some kind of light broth or soup.

    • @DemonFox369
      @DemonFox369 Před 7 měsíci +18

      I can do both but certainly broth is better. This also explains why I drink water when eating which is strange for some people.

    • @V3IVA
      @V3IVA Před 7 měsíci +10

      Sweetness ? All western countries are not USA
      But yes it is interesting to see how
      soup is important in Asia

    • @sayajinmamuang
      @sayajinmamuang Před 7 měsíci +2

      Your right. I rather have a light a flavor soup with my meal rather then a can of soda to finish it off.

    • @lactofermentation
      @lactofermentation Před 7 měsíci +11

      Sweet? I stick to water, unsweetened seltzer, or unsweetened tea (hot or cold). Promise not all Americans are soda fiends!

  • @debrankine6453
    @debrankine6453 Před 7 měsíci +82

    Pai, I suspect the restaurant owners will consider this video a blessing and a curse, so informative and delicious people will come in droves and overwhelm the kitchen. Lol
    Your brother does an amazing job capturing your Thailand adventures. Bravo!

    • @sts0868
      @sts0868 Před 7 měsíci +5

      Already bookmarked it ;-)

    • @DemonFox369
      @DemonFox369 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Her favorite spot will be packed. That’s the curse of filming there.

    • @GeordiLaForgery
      @GeordiLaForgery Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@DemonFox369 Stop overeacting. Also I just pitched up my tent next door and will be there everyday until they kick me out or it shuts down.

    • @Pattarain
      @Pattarain Před 7 měsíci +7

      The place is actually already well-known among Thais.

    • @Hidy_Ho
      @Hidy_Ho Před 7 měsíci +2

      It's not the most accessible location for a "tourist"/non-local as it would require a car/taxi to get there.

  • @joshua5g
    @joshua5g Před 7 měsíci +59

    I love how almost every Asian culture eats this way and it's truly the best way to enjoy a meal because of the social aspect. In Singapore, we call it 'zi char' which literally just means 'cook and stir fry'. Every restaurant or stall has their own menu with classics and chef's specials. We will always order a variety of dishes with a variety of textures, flavours, and proteins, usually to be enjoyed with plain Jasmine rice. For example, we would rarely order two chicken dishes in the same meal. It would be preferably to go one chicken and one beef or pork. A typical order would be one or two vegetable dishes, several meat dishes (one each of chicken, pork and beef), a tofu dish, a seafood dish, and an egg dish. Soups are generally ordered at more expensive places and for special occasions because we like broths made with good ingredients over a long, slow fire.

  • @rubaiyachowdhury5999
    @rubaiyachowdhury5999 Před 7 měsíci +24

    That’s how we Bengalis order too! Bengalis, Thai and Asians in general are collective in nature, so similarly, our meals are meant to be shared among a huge group of people. There is no ‘this is my order, this is yours.’ Which is whenever we are in Thailand, which is at least once a year, we love ordering!
    We order a main ‘filler’ dish like rice or noodles and side dishes which, based on the number of people sharing, usually has one chicken dish and/or one beef dish, a couple of seafood dish (one whole fish and the other with shrimps and other seafood) and one vegetable. We also like to balance it out with dry and curried dishes!

  • @catherinetong4472
    @catherinetong4472 Před 7 měsíci +29

    Coming from a Chinese family its so intuitive to order based on variety. Example- always order several meat dishes, a chicken/pork/beef/seafood dish, then you must order a vegetable or vegetable/tofu/mixed dish, sometimes soup. We also like variety in terms of how its cooked and the flavor profile. Like one dish can be deep fried, but the others might be stir-fry, steamed, saucy, etc. So interesting that Thai food is similar but with the extra spice factor.

  • @mariamysager2789
    @mariamysager2789 Před 7 měsíci +57

    This was a eye opener for me. Thank you for teaching us. I live in Europe and we always have soup as a starter. It makes so much sense how you do it. I am born Thai but adopted when baby. I am very curious about my Thai roots....learning to make thaifood and this is great to know. I am so hungre now...😂
    Yes please a recipe for the doughnut like dessert.

    • @PailinsKitchen
      @PailinsKitchen  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Hi Adam here and hot-thai-kitchen.com/pa-tong-go/ :) Cheers!

  • @ifeelgood_fk
    @ifeelgood_fk Před 7 měsíci +23

    พอดูคลิปนี้แล้วเพิ่งรู้ตัวเลยค่ะว่าคนไทยสั่งอาหารภาพรวมแบบอัตโนมัติจริงๆ เราต้องมีกับข้าวที่เป็น ต้ม ผัด แกง ทอด มีจืด มีเผ็ด และรสอื่นๆ มีเนื้อสัตว์ มีผัก ในมื้อ 1 ครบ แล้วต่อด้วยขนมหวาน โดยที่เราไม่ได้คิดอะไรเป้นขั้นเป็นตอนแบบตั้งใจด้วย เป็นไปเอง

  • @dompy1
    @dompy1 Před 7 měsíci +52

    This was super informative and educational! What a fascinating and beautiful array of dishes! Honestly, it made me miss my Dad, who has passed on, and who was raised in rural Mexico. He had the most adventurous palate. He loved foods of all cultures, especially spicy foods and he was not afraid to try anything once. He would have relished a meal like this. Thank you for sharing this experience. If I'm ever lucky enough to visit Thailand, I would happily order everything you did here and enjoy it in honor of the memory of my father! ❤

  • @captmorgs
    @captmorgs Před 7 měsíci +25

    I've been watching your channel for years now, and i have to say you're one of my biggest inspirations for food and cooking. My parents have dreams of travelling around asia after they retire (from owning a restaurant 😊) and one of my big dreams is to go to Thailand with them. We're white midwesterners, but we eat and make SO much asian food, and you've truly helped to bring Thailand right into our kitchen. I make your green curry, pad gaprao, maple/fish sauce brussel sprouts, and many more weekly, and im finally going to dive into Thai desserts (just got a big pack of frozen pandam leaves).
    I just really wanted to share my thanks and gratitude for bringing so much joy through food to my family ❤ love from Minnesota

    • @PailinsKitchen
      @PailinsKitchen  Před 7 měsíci +4

      Awww so glad to hear!!! Thank you, I hope you make it to Thailand soon!

  • @lofiben
    @lofiben Před 7 měsíci +26

    It's interesting to see this thought process played out into a video form. Growing up in a Thai household, this is something we automatically do every meal we share family style, whether it's Thai or not.

  • @toastrecon
    @toastrecon Před 7 měsíci +28

    Fascinating. Mexicans also drink that tea (aka Hibiscus flower) and they call it Jamaica. You can get the dried flowers in your local Latin markets. Search for recipes for Jamaica aguas frescas.
    Those Thai dishes look so amazing and perfect.

    • @sayajinmamuang
      @sayajinmamuang Před 7 měsíci +4

      The Jamaicans boil it with ginger and i think sometimes a cinnamon stick

  • @NattyBuns
    @NattyBuns Před 7 měsíci +13

    The template my parents taught me when ordering at a Thai restaurant for friends and family is:
    1 protein heavy dish
    1 seafood
    1 curry/soup
    1 veggie dish
    1 carb heavy dish, ie. fried rice, pad thai, pad see ew, etc.
    Of these dishes I'll order at least 1 of them non-spicy, everything else spicy

  • @artistlovepeace
    @artistlovepeace Před 7 měsíci +12

    OMG! I love when Pailin goes AWOL from the studio. I love the real life videos. Please eat more Thai food. It's wonderful. One of life's great joys.

  • @lynnesani5531
    @lynnesani5531 Před 7 měsíci +11

    I loved this! I’m watching right now in Chiang Mai. Have lived here for 10 years but never had anyone tell me how to eat Thai food correctly!!!!😅😊

    • @lynnesani5531
      @lynnesani5531 Před 7 měsíci

      Pailin someone contacted me today wanting information from me through Telegram app in regards to a giveaway you are doing. Was that you? Or as I suspect a hacker?

  • @Becausing
    @Becausing Před 7 měsíci +14

    This is such a dream: eating alone and ordering a perfectly balanced meal where everything is exactly what I want 🤗

  • @Marketsolo
    @Marketsolo Před 7 měsíci +43

    I miss Bangkok!! I was there 1967 to 1970 and although I was young- 11-13, I learned to love not just the people, but the food.

    • @gigisnyder
      @gigisnyder Před 7 měsíci +3

      Did you attend the international school of Bangkok ?

    • @Marketsolo
      @Marketsolo Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@gigisnyder I was at Bangsu Campus.

    • @abulahab6528
      @abulahab6528 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@gigisnyderI was going to ask the same question!

    • @mynday4491
      @mynday4491 Před měsícem

      Visit to Thailand again! Welcome kaaa❤

  • @dansparce
    @dansparce Před 7 měsíci +5

    I love that their entire menu has pictures of what everything is. As someone who has trouble remembering the names of things, especially if I was served something ordered by someone else, this is so helpful in being able to find a specific dish.

  • @melleyo
    @melleyo Před 7 měsíci +6

    Your editing is so smooth, Pailin! Everything transitioned seamlessly and I loved learning about the ways each dish complimented each other.

  • @JohannaVanWinkle
    @JohannaVanWinkle Před 7 měsíci +4

    Love all the delicious food in Thailand! Will be taking my nieces and their friends to Thailand this winter. Their minds are going to be blown!

  • @Onitzukascorpion
    @Onitzukascorpion Před 7 měsíci +65

    Roselle is Hibiscus :)
    Delicious when making it into a hot or cold tea. But you can also find it candied or fried as a vegan alternative to meat.
    Love your channel !

    • @susanbuentello2656
      @susanbuentello2656 Před 7 měsíci +7

      Hibiscus (flor de Jamaica) is used extensively in my area of South Texas.

    • @peetiegonzalez1845
      @peetiegonzalez1845 Před 7 měsíci +9

      It's a type of Hibiscus, but be careful. There are many types of Hibiscus, and in most places if you just say hibiscus you'll be talking about the large red (or sometimes white) flowers. (commonly seen in subtropics of Asia or famously Hawaii). Roselle removes all doubt. I like to soak them in syrup and use in fancy drinks. (Roselle, not the hibiscus flower!)

    • @LePetitNuageGris
      @LePetitNuageGris Před 7 měsíci +4

      Oh, thank you for this comment; I was thinking it might be hibiscus. I absolutely love it!

    • @KenS1267
      @KenS1267 Před 7 měsíci +3

      That color did look very familiar. Hibiscus is very common in drinks in Mexico.

    • @lemonz1769
      @lemonz1769 Před 7 měsíci +1

      You can eat the leaves too. A dish we eat many times per week in Myanmar is stir fried roselle with bamboo.

  • @happy_camper
    @happy_camper Před 7 měsíci +4

    One of my favorite channels on YT! Always learning!

  • @fnnygrndm
    @fnnygrndm Před 7 měsíci +8

    I'm not Thai but I always intuitively ordered thai food like this! Re: naturally sour greens, in Telugu cuisine (my family's culture), we cook a green called gongura, which is actually the leaves of the roselle/hibiscus plant your drink is made from, and it has a natural acidity to it that is incomparable. Hard to find in the states, but it's soooo delicious.

  • @itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808
    @itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808 Před 7 měsíci +9

    such an interesting way of ordering...makes so much sense. BTW, Roselle is much more commonly known in the west as Hibiscus, and in Spanish speaking places, "Jamaica"

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm2797 Před 7 měsíci +6

    What a wonderful restaurant to teach us how to eat Thai, and you Pailin are such an excellent teacher. Yes it made me hungry,lol, it also made me wish I was there! Thank you Pailin for taking us along for a mini class in Thai cuisine, hope you have a wonderful visit.

  • @Arctophilist
    @Arctophilist Před 7 měsíci +1

    Watching this at bedtime is lethal!

  • @huggledemon32
    @huggledemon32 Před 7 měsíci +3

    As an Aussie, I LOVE rosella- in my family we tend to buy the flowers in jars, with a syrup, and add a flower too sparkling wine or champagne!- it’s delicious!

  • @huggledemon32
    @huggledemon32 Před 7 měsíci +10

    As a non Asian who lived with Asians at uni, I order Asian food this way all the time- but I also tend to consider what meats are in things- so I try not to get 2 pork or 2 chicken etc- obviously depending on how many people are there!🤷‍♀️👍🏻
    At least try and get a variety of meats and cooking styles plus rice and at least 1 veggie dish!👍🏻🥰
    Edit: Welp!- I should have waited and trusted Pailin- she mentions the protein choices also!😂👍🏻🥰

  • @anasevi9456
    @anasevi9456 Před 7 měsíci +8

    Thank you for the guide, loved Thai food all my life; but your guidance both for home cooks and diners really give me next level experiences.

  • @Rick_Hoppe
    @Rick_Hoppe Před 7 měsíci +2

    What a fun episode! I watched a Mark Wiens video awhile back. The theme was; we all know which Thai dishes are favorites in America. But what are Thai people’s favorites? At the top of the list? Pad Gra Prao!
    As a matter of fact, he said when Thai people come home after being away for awhile, the first dish they want is Pad Gra Prao! LOL!

  • @dougchinn2820
    @dougchinn2820 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video! The food looks amazing, the vibrant colors, the multitude of different ingredients used and methods of cooking.

  • @Bmonkeygurl
    @Bmonkeygurl Před 7 měsíci +4

    My inlaws ordered soo much when we were in Thailand.
    My favorite was fried crab with fresh green pepper and lots of basil.

  • @G.Patrick_Johnson
    @G.Patrick_Johnson Před 7 měsíci +3

    This was great - I learned so much! I subscribed to your channel ages ago, but you got lost in the mix of all of the cooking shows I watch - Glad to see your channel again.
    I am a diabetic, so when you eat, I am calculating how I can fit all of the yummy Thai dishes into my low carb diet - I can only eat rice in strict moderation.
    Best of luck to you!

  • @drk321
    @drk321 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thai food is some of the most complex and satisfying foods of the world. An explosion of flavors and textures.

  • @FitousThaiKitchen
    @FitousThaiKitchen Před 7 měsíci +3

    Know exactly what you mean about the Holy Basil, we have to use regular basil too. You can sometimes source Holy Basil here in the UK but it's very expensive and the quality is poor. So ga prow is definitely one of the first dishes we have when arriving in Thailand.

  • @teddymanguerra
    @teddymanguerra Před 7 měsíci +5

    ปาท่องโก๋ + โจ๊ก is my absolute favorite breakfast combination (followed closely by moo ping). As for my "wet" component, I always look for หมูชะมวง whenever I'm in Rayong and Chanthaburi!!!

  • @telomeke3157
    @telomeke3157 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Mouthwatering! So many unusual dishes I've never seen before, and all of them look SO delicious! I can't wait for my next trip to Bangkok - trying these dishes will definitely be on my list of things to do (especially that tamarind leaf soup, the tapioca balls and the cha-om!). And will put my new-found knowledge about how to order a harmonious combination of dishes (dry, wet, fresh and spicy) to good use! Thanks so much for another stellar video Pai! 😍

  • @ruprect1
    @ruprect1 Před 7 měsíci

    This is such an incredible video - I would love every single one of those dishes. You are the perfect date at a restaurant 👌🏻

  • @realessence
    @realessence Před 7 měsíci +5

    Informative and useful video. I don't know what to say when I see some of my Western friends eat tom yum soup on its own without the rice or when they order many curries in one meal. Thai food is about mixing and balancing flavours and textuals even on our own plate.

  • @KittiChan1
    @KittiChan1 Před 7 měsíci +5

    So nostalgic seeing all these thai dishes. Pad Kaprao, Som Tam and Khao Man Gai are my go to dish that I eat first whenever I visit thailand. Freshly grilled River prawns with sea food sauce are so good and one of few crustaceans I'm not allergic to.

  • @jonm3255
    @jonm3255 Před 7 měsíci +1

    What a beautiful menu and so informative! Pai thank you for this lesson!

  • @mariaa5128
    @mariaa5128 Před 7 měsíci +2

    i love this menu ... ALL RESTAURANTS SHOULD HAVE PICTURES !!!

  • @nikiTricoteuse
    @nikiTricoteuse Před 7 měsíci +2

    This was so interesting. Thank you for all the tips. I live opposite a Thai restaurant here in Aotearoa New Zealand and the food is good but, has been anglicised, of course. ALL of the dishes are spicy as well, and it wasn't until l had a Thai housemate that, l learned that's not the case in Thailand. Thank you so much for adding links to the recipies too as, so much of what you showed l could only dream about but, I love to cook and really enjoy cooking dishes from all around the world. It's spring here so almost time to start making 2 of my favourite Thai summer dishes, larb moo ลาบหมู and Thai Green Papaya Salad som tum ส้มตำไทย. Green papaya is impossibly expensive here so, l have to substitute. Usually with green apple but l have heard swede (rutabaga?) is ok too. I'm trying that next and I'm sure it's wildly different but hope it still tastes good. There are a lot of different cultures here so, luckily, it's quite easy to get most ingredients even Thai basil or holy basil. 😊

  • @djlovesmusic
    @djlovesmusic Před 7 měsíci +3

    For me, there is no better food than Thai food, and thanks to you and your excellent recipes, I am able to eat Thai meals at home regularly that are usually tastier than what I can get at a restaurant in Portland, Oregon, a place known for outstanding food. Balance in all things - you teach it well. I’ve learned so much from you and am very grateful. I can get holy basil year round from the markets in Portland, and I have grown my own. It’s one of my favorite flavors. How sad that in not too many miles north holy basil is absent. I visited Thailand 21 years ago. It’s time to return and spend more time eating.

  • @johnr1348
    @johnr1348 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You are so good at breaking it down for a novice Pai! You are The Best!

  • @puritbhuditanakul6278
    @puritbhuditanakul6278 Před 5 měsíci +3

    In Thailand, not just sour taste in the leaf like tamarind, but there is the leaf that gives the salty taste by it self as well, it’s a Bai Shakram. 😊 🍃

  • @iamrenzotoo
    @iamrenzotoo Před 7 měsíci +1

    Awesome video. It’s so comforting to listen to you about food. It wants me to step on a plane RIGHT NOW.
    And it is so interesting to see new foods and combinations ❤

  • @renekaminski2818
    @renekaminski2818 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Thank you very much for these cultural insights. I started to get interested in southeast asian food when I had a green thai curry and a creamy coconut cookie dessert with panadan leaf juice and sweet basil ice cream (garnished with flambé fruits with mirror). Then, it became a highlight each time when having meals on foodcourt markets in southeast Asia. It was all: smell, flavour, appearrance, colour, taste... Kind Regards from Germany.

    • @renekaminski2818
      @renekaminski2818 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Ok, fine - sounds good. What is it?

    • @AdamHotThaiKitchen
      @AdamHotThaiKitchen Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@renekaminski2818 Hi Adam here and didn't realize this was a question :) What was it you were asking? If you're referring to the green curry and desert I try hot-thai-kitchen.com/#growMeSearch=green%20curry and hot-thai-kitchen.com/#growMeSearch=pandan ? Cheers! Adam

  • @GSC727
    @GSC727 Před 26 dny

    Pailin, you're killin' me! Canadian farang here who's spent the past 18 winters in Thailand, primarily Chiang Mai. My salivary glands kick into overdrive when I watch your shows. Can't wait to get back and truth be told I feel more at home in Thailand now than I do in Ottawa. Arggh, why is the LOS so far and airfare now so expensive??
    Cheers!

  • @urtypicalguy
    @urtypicalguy Před 7 měsíci +2

    Phenomenal explanations as always making it real and relatable. Thanks so much! Also, when you were eating, I had flashbacks of you and Mark Wiens sharing a meal together (from your prior video). Hopefully, that'll be another reunion in the works 😊.

  • @vincentanutama
    @vincentanutama Před 7 měsíci +25

    Pai I’ve been learning Thai cooking from you for a long time. I never realized we Asians do this naturally when we order food family style at a restaurant. When done with all contrasting elements, the sum of each of the dishes is definitely greater than its parts. Thanks for sharing this wisdom to the greater public. P. S. I looked up this restaurant in Bangkok and it’s soo far, but I’ll definitely make a visit next time because the dishes look unique and out of this world. Next series on seafood eating experience please. We Southeast Asians have a special category for seafood that’s different from general restaurants. Now I’m wondering what you think about Khin Lom Com Saphan 😇

  • @jackyu1143
    @jackyu1143 Před 7 měsíci +2

    OMG! You're in Thailand. All the videos I watched before this one were filmed in Vancouver, including the long one at the supermarket. I'm enjoying your videos and you've motivated me to try some of your recipes! Thanks Pailin!

    • @AdamHotThaiKitchen
      @AdamHotThaiKitchen Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hi! Yes she popped over for a quick trip and is now back in Vancouver :) Cheers! Adam

  • @gregchann9703
    @gregchann9703 Před 7 měsíci +2

    WOW! What a great video! Thanks!

  • @BowAthi
    @BowAthi Před 7 měsíci +4

    I miss ordering food like this so much even I’m Thai living in Bangkok. Because I’ve lived alone I can only order an Alacart. Or If I wanna go fancy, i will go with a Tomyum soup which I’ll take the leftover home later since I can’t finish a whole bowl myself. I have so many friends that want a bf just for sharing กับข้าว. Such a Thai thing to say but makes so much sense 😂

  • @bianchiveloce1
    @bianchiveloce1 Před 7 měsíci

    Teacher Pai, thank you for educating me. I always learn something new and interesting when I watch your videos.

  • @mysticseraph2213
    @mysticseraph2213 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I don't think I've ever had stronger meal envy than I do after watching this 😂. Still, I found it very informative and I agree that it is actually intuitive, because it makes perfect sense. The quick reference guide of dry/wet/fresh/spicy really helps, though, and explains - for me at least - why my favourite combo is Pad Krapow and Papaya Salad 😋

  • @davidhalldurham
    @davidhalldurham Před 7 měsíci

    What an excellent, informative video! I learned so much. Thank you.

  • @davidlevine1697
    @davidlevine1697 Před 7 měsíci

    as always, a pleasure and an education. tyvm for posting.
    definitely going to stop by this place and have a good feed with friends. i'll tell them you sent us.
    ☮❤🙏

  • @samanthaschurter747
    @samanthaschurter747 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I *wish* we had soup at every meal! Thailand is really living the dream.

  • @musicelfka
    @musicelfka Před 7 měsíci +2

    Dear Pai. I'm a big fan of yours in many many years. And when I see videos from Thailand I really can not comprehend why would you ever choose to live in cold and dark Kanada over sunny and beautiful Thailand. I just cannot. Best wishes from Norway I hope one day to leave for ever in favour of a more sunny place on Earth.

    • @PailinsKitchen
      @PailinsKitchen  Před 7 měsíci

      Hahaha, thailand is great but I am here for many reasons. That's a whole topic for a video!

  • @joerglobedau5818
    @joerglobedau5818 Před 7 měsíci

    Love your videos. You're such a nice person and I've learned a lot from your style of cooking. 👍

  • @octolacroix3338
    @octolacroix3338 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I wish I could fly to this place right now . I do believe they are as delicious as you show us. Enjoy your stay in Thailand with your family and friends. Awesome show as usual 😊

  • @axelcarlisle
    @axelcarlisle Před 7 měsíci +2

    I just came back from Bangkok (my 16th visit to Thailand!) and had been there since Saturday. Wish I’d seen this video earlier, I would’ve tried the restaurant. Will definitely go there on my next visit.

  • @jstcallmevivi
    @jstcallmevivi Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much. I've learnt a lot from your video ka. Wish you good luck all the time.

  • @pang-ngiavang1956
    @pang-ngiavang1956 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I just had dinner and now you made me hungry again!!!

  • @luxluv1012
    @luxluv1012 Před 22 dny

    Yummy! Great video. Will have to go there when we are in Thailand ❤

  • @mon6745
    @mon6745 Před 7 měsíci

    This is such a great idea - love the variation and detail 😊

  • @suratiivey9142
    @suratiivey9142 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow - that was a real treat indeed. If I go again to Bangkok I must eat at this place. Thx !

  • @TeetatChaisuwan
    @TeetatChaisuwan Před 7 měsíci +1

    It's 10:30 pm in where I live and seeing your video makes me feel so hungry lol! I have just tried Ajarn Malika in a trip back to Bangkok last couple months. By far, I think it is the best Thai food I have had after having been away from the homeland for almost three years. Looking forward to coming back there again.

  • @antvenanciodonascimento2946
    @antvenanciodonascimento2946 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My wife and I love Thai culture and food. Khop Kun krap!

  • @suratiivey9142
    @suratiivey9142 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Roselle flower is called Hibiscus in the US and So. America

  • @jeannamcgregor9967
    @jeannamcgregor9967 Před 7 měsíci +16

    You might try growing holy basil (also called tulsi) in your garden. Even if it's not a perennial in BC just let it go to seed in the fall and it should regrow in the spring. ❤ I remember a Thai coworker laughing at me when I asked where she bought her lemon grass...here in California you grow it once and it never dies, you just have to cut it back to stop it from garden domination. 😄

    • @aaronwhite1786
      @aaronwhite1786 Před 7 měsíci +2

      I've had luck here in the Midwest (Missouri) in two different cities at Farmer's Markets. A lot of farmers grow a variety of basil, and I've been pretty fortunate to find holy and Thai basil for sale for pretty cheap ($3 for a decent sized bag).

    • @sayajinmamuang
      @sayajinmamuang Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@aaronwhite1786 yes a few farmers markets around the country now sell holy and thai basil. As some people have now invested in farms to supply the restaurants as well.

    • @leesonmadrona9753
      @leesonmadrona9753 Před 7 měsíci

      I’ve grown holy basil from seed in the Vancouver area. I’ve gifted the plants to very appreciative South Asian acquaintances who consider it sacred. Thanks to your vlogs I’m going to try cooking with it.

    • @change698
      @change698 Před 7 měsíci

      @@leesonmadrona9753 it’s actually quite extensively used in the preparation of ayurvedic medicine. Put a few leaves in your tea and voila your cough is gone!

    • @cheese_potato
      @cheese_potato Před 7 měsíci

      The holy basil which they use in cooking is called as karum Tulasi in Tamil. It's leaf will be darker and larger than the normal ones which we use for puja.

  • @Asian_bogan
    @Asian_bogan Před 7 měsíci

    โหยยยย ดูจนจบน้ำลายไหลแล้วไหลอีก มีแต่ของอร่อยๆ besides visiting my loved ones whenever im back home is food omg lots of thai food I most look forward to 🤤🤤

  • @pinkwillow2023
    @pinkwillow2023 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hi Pailin! We were at A. Mallika last week and with the guidance of your video, we had a very enjoyable lunch! The coconut pancakes topped with spring onions and the ones that came in those adorable little ceramic bowls were the perfect finish. We’re still raving about the grilled eggplant salad and the tom kha gai. We were primarily after the krathong tong (spelling?) but left in an almost enlightened (!) state. Thank you. We are now back in Vancouver and planning our next visit to Bangkok (and maybe visit Chiang Mai again and stay a bit longer).

  • @therustytraveler
    @therustytraveler Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for this video. Definitely, I will visit this restaurant very soon.

  • @CircularLogic
    @CircularLogic Před 7 měsíci +1

    จัดเต็มเลยนะครับคลิปนี้
    อธิบายเรื่องการสั่งอาหารได้ดีมากครับ มันเป็นเรื่องที่คนไทยทำด้วยเซนส์แบบอัตโนมัติจริงๆ

  • @sarathurston3318
    @sarathurston3318 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I live in southern New Jersey, and our local garden center sells both Thai basil and holy basil. I have a nice plant that I’m hoping will set seeds before the first frost comes. Otherwise I will just flash freeze it and use it in recipes until next spring.❤❤

  • @spencerkieft6021
    @spencerkieft6021 Před 7 měsíci +8

    Roselle beverage is also ubiquitous in Mexico and the Caribbean made from a sour hibiscus flower. It is very easy to get in the USA if you know where to look.

    • @MrWordcat
      @MrWordcat Před 7 měsíci +6

      I was thinking it looked a lot like jamaica drink! Thanks for the additional info!

    • @ButterflyMariposa226
      @ButterflyMariposa226 Před 7 měsíci +4

      @spencerkieft6021…. In Mexican supermarkets…🙏🏻

    • @spencerkieft6021
      @spencerkieft6021 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@MrWordcat I should have mentioned that.

  • @chrisd5964
    @chrisd5964 Před 7 měsíci +5

    I stir fry cabbage or other greens as a side for Beef Rendang (not Thai but rich and heavy) so a great recommendation as a side. Pailin is spot on in her recommendations.

  • @eberseth
    @eberseth Před 7 měsíci +1

    We are traveling to Bangkok soon and will add this restaurant to the list of places to eat. Thank you for the tips to order Thai food!

  • @michaeljones5986
    @michaeljones5986 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great video, very informative. I live in Texas (DFW area) but I love going to Thai restaurants, so this will help when I bring my family along (usually unwillingly 😂). Thai food is always so fresh and delicately prepared, just love it!

  • @nessavee2205
    @nessavee2205 Před 3 měsíci

    This is what takes a meal from good to exceptional. I love this so much! Thank you for sharing!

  • @j.d.pistol1777
    @j.d.pistol1777 Před 7 měsíci

    Awsome informative video! Thank you!

  • @fabulousrobert6607
    @fabulousrobert6607 Před 7 měsíci

    And it’s so healthy delicious too!
    I’m looking forward towards trying out this restaurant I know of, and I’m going to try to order what you recommend and have on your plate today. Nice 😁👌🏼

  • @kst6959
    @kst6959 Před 7 měsíci

    Love the big picture menu ! 😁 Feast for the eyes

  • @narathipkaenhirant2639
    @narathipkaenhirant2639 Před 7 měsíci +1

    เรื่องราวดีจังเลย ขอบคุณมากๆครับ

  • @cleancutguy1892
    @cleancutguy1892 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I just ate and I'm hungry again! I'm also so jealous that you are having fantastic tasty food in Thailand!!

  • @ScarletLRose
    @ScarletLRose Před 3 měsíci

    I truly love how informative this video is. I truly hope one day I can visit Thailand to learn more about the culture and food, and to explore the beauty of the land.

  • @bangkok_dream
    @bangkok_dream Před 7 měsíci +2

    This restaurant is in 5 minutes from my home but I've never been there😮 tomorrow will order delivery, thanks for recommendation , dear PiPailin🙏❤️

  • @artlesscalamity348
    @artlesscalamity348 Před 7 měsíci

    1) Great idea for a video, fun and informative and inspirational
    2) I want that menu just to flip through, it is a thing of beauty

  • @robgover8341
    @robgover8341 Před 7 měsíci

    All of that looked so good !

  • @sudhindas
    @sudhindas Před 7 měsíci

    Welcome home! I’m going to this restaurant today…!

  • @Tiaimo
    @Tiaimo Před 7 měsíci

    เห็นแล้วหิวเลยครับ แต่ละอย่างน่ากินทั้งนั้น

  • @gihankanishka
    @gihankanishka Před 7 měsíci +2

    ahhhh..... Mallika is my mother's middle name
    that Sri Lankan and Thai connection
    The food looks amazing!!!!

  • @huggledemon32
    @huggledemon32 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Oh man!- those stewed lol robs look AMAZING!🥰🥰🥰