During my recent two months in Southern India, food was a constant enjoyment for me. Not just the rich flavors, textures, and smells. It was the entire experience of it all—learning how to truly eat with my hands, going vegetarian, and discovering my favorite meals.

I was originally lured to Pai, within the remote north of Thailand, to practice traditional Thai massage, but soon discovered a side of the town that I was never told about. The food, chai, and many other drinks here, are prepared so well, that they challenge the best of Penang, Malaysia, the widely accepted king of cuisine within South East Asia. I’ll be sharing the many dishes and drinks from Pai, that were able to awaken the dormant foodie within me.