In the mood for Thai
Hello,
When the rain rolls in, we reach for warmth. Not just in temperature, but in flavour. This week, we turn to Thai cuisine: bold, layered and unapologetically comforting. From chewy noodles kissed with wok hei to curries that cling with just the right amount of heat, we’ve rounded up nine of the best Thai restaurants in Hong Kong, and exactly what to order at each.
Beyond Thailand, we’re also serving stories from across Asia. From Anne-Sophie Pic’s new chapter at Le Normandie in Bangkok to the culinary spectacle of An’s Saigon, and an ode to the enduring appeal of curry culture, this edition explores food as both comfort and craft. There’s even a cheeky detour into fictional K-drama restaurants, plus a sobering look at the science behind your hangovers.
Yours in good taste,
Fontaine Cheng
Regional Dining Editor, Tatler Asia
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MORE DINING STORIES
A new era at Le Normandie: Anne-Sophie Pic takes her culinary vision to Bangkok
Curry across the borders: how the world co-opted this beloved dish
Fictional K-drama restaurants we’d visit, from Jeongje in Tastefully Yours to Hungry Wok in Wok of Love
The science behind your hangovers, and how to avoid them
Tatler Tidbit 🌿
Beloved dessert brand Pandan Man is landing in Central with a new pop-up at Landmark Atrium from today, August 5. Known for its cult-favourite pandan chiffon cake and charming pandan-infused sweets, the pop-up will debut a location-exclusive red bean pandan cute cake, a smiley-faced spin on the viral series. Other returning favourites include the mini flower cakes and pandan matcha white chocolate chip cookies. Looking ahead, Pandan Man’s Mid-Autumn Festival gift set is also available for pre-order this month at pandanman.com.hk.
Around Asia
VIETNAM | An’s Saigon presents an unmissable Vietnamese foodtainment experience
PHILIPPINES | Baken 1104 launches with top chefs Johanne Siy and Jordy Navarra
SINGAPORE | Pierre Hermé on finally coming to city—and why it took so long
