The first food that comes to mind when one thinks ‘Thailand’ is pad Thai—it’s the quintessential dish in Thai restaurants in America, and can be found in many food stalls by the streets in Bangkok. But as I explored the various wats, the ornate Buddhist temples sprawled throughout Bangkok, and strolled through the bustling markets, I discovered that there is so much more to Thai cuisine than pad Thai. Bangkok’s culinary scene is nearly unparalleled by other cities, making the outrageous heat and humidity all worth it.
