BANGKOK IN 12 DISHES

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With Chinese, Muslim, Central Thai regional and royal influences, the city has spawned a distinctive cuisine. Pad Thai, tom yum goong, mee grob, kao mok gai and satay are just the tip of the veritable iceberg. Fragrant, spicy, sweet and salty - Bangkok’s flavours are a revelation. With so much great food on offer you need a culinary companion and happily, we’ve made one. So prep for some serious gluttonising, with Bangkok In 12 Dishes as your indispensable guide.

Bangkok In 12 Dishes is structured around iconic dishes you should try at least once. Miang, ob woon sen, hoy tod, mango sticky rice and khao kha moo, for starters. But your food odyssey doesn’t stop with these essential 12 eats. Our guide also dives into Bangkok’s myriad desserts and curries, guides you to the city’s best food markets, IDs sensational tropical fruits, takes an overnighter to Ayutthaya, offers food survival hacks for Chatuchak Market, lists excellent bars and introduces you to the the Chao Phraya river.

This book features...
• 12 must-eat local dishes, with photos, descriptions, helpful information and restaurant listings
• A self-guided eating tour around Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown
• The best bar low-down
• Top dining around Bangkok s riverside sights
• Overnighting in Ayutthaya- what to see, what to eat, and how to get there
• Food markets - the what, the how and the where to eat
• Picture guides to must-eat curries, salads, desserts and tropical fruits

Inside Bangkok In 12 Dishes...
• Easy to navigate, with full colour photographs throughout
• A handy map indicating major landmarks and restaurant locations
• Pocketable, affordable and with user-friendly content
• Restaurants for all budgets, with an emphasis on affordable options
• Listings that put you in the thick of local dining