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Som Tam – Thai Papaya Salad

ByPinn Pitchaya 8 January 202520 February 2025

Have you had Som Tam, or (spicy) Thai-style papaya salad, before? I had plenty growing up, but nothing was close to the Som Tams I have had since visiting Isaan (northeastern Thailand) so far. Som Tam here hits differently. The raw papaya is crisp and sweet. The fermented fish sauce (pla ráa) is aromatic. Everything…

Vietnamese salted coffee or Ca Phe Muo'i

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Coffee in Vietnam

ByPinn Pitchaya 14 December 202427 February 2025

As one of the Vietnamese we met on our travels said ‘In Vietnam we have coffee morning ‘till night. Coffee shops here close at 9-10 at night.’ Coffee in Vietnam is not just a drink, it’s a way of life. In this article, we are introducing three cafe in Hanoi and Hue.