All Thai-ed up
Hello,
Thai dining is certainly having its moment in the limelight, with ambassadors like Le Du's chef Thitid Tassanakajohn and Potong's Pam Soontornyanakij frequently making appearances at four-hands dinners and awards ceremonies across Asia and around the world, and Thai fine dining restaurants popping up in metropolises across the continent. But why now? We spoke to two veteran chefs, David Thompson and Ian Kittichai—who have been instrumental in building modern Thai cuisine into the behemoth that it is today—for their thoughts on what's behind this unstoppable momentum, and what we can expect more of in the future.
Also this week, Beckaly Franks reveals to us why she's stepping down as The Pontiac's creative director, we round up where to eat in Busan, and where to get your coffee and cake fix in Hokkaido.
Gavin Yeung
Senior Dining Editor, Tatler Hong Kong
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