Sabai Talk Podcast

If you’re planning a trip to Thailand and wondering what foods are truly worth your stomach space — this episode is for you! Chef Pailin and Chef Hong share their personal Thai food bucket list, from iconic street food favorites to regional dishes locals grow up eating and craving when they’re away from home. Together, they explore the flavors, stories, and cultural roots behind some of Thailand’s...

If you’re planning a trip to Thailand and wondering what foods are truly worth your stomach space — this episode is for you! Chef Pailin and Chef Hong share their personal Thai food bucket list, from iconic street food favorites to regional dishes locals grow up eating and craving when they’re away from home. Together, they explore the flavors, stories, and cultural roots behind some of Thailand’s...

In this episode, Chef Pailin and Chef Hong share their best tips and tricks for traveling in and around Thailand. They’ll help you understand how to be culturally sensitive in your conduct and show you how to navigate Bangkok in the most practical, scenic, and affordable ways—especially during rush hour! You’ll also pick up functional knowledge, like how to handle transactions, what plugs to bring...

In this episode, Chef Pailin and Chef Hong share their best tips and tricks for traveling in and around Thailand. They’ll help you understand how to be culturally sensitive in your conduct and show you how to navigate Bangkok in the most practical, scenic, and affordable ways—especially during rush hour! You’ll also pick up functional knowledge, like how to handle transactions, what plugs to bring...

In this episode, Chef Pailin and Chef Hong dive into all the unusual Thai foods that would most likely make a foreigner raise an eyebrow. How does the sound of Bamboo Worms (หนอนไม้ไผ่) and Ant Eggs  (ไข่มดแดง) make you feel? Your first instinct might be to judge, but you could be missing out on something delicious. Behind a lot of these ‘unusual’ dishes, are stories rich with history that not onl...

In this episode, Chef Pailin and Chef Hong dive into all the unusual Thai foods that would most likely make a foreigner raise an eyebrow. How does the sound of Bamboo Worms (หนอนไม้ไผ่) and Ant Eggs (ไข่มดแดง) make you feel? Your first instinct might be to judge, but you could be missing out on something delicious. Behind a lot of these ‘unusual’ dishes, are stories rich with history that not only...

In this episode, Chef Pailin and Chef Hong take you on a journey to Northern Thailand, chef Hong’s home region. It is a land of misty mountains, ancient Lanna heritage, and bold, earthy flavors. From Khao Soi (ข้าวซอย) and Sai Oua (ไส้อั่ว) to the beloved Nam Ngiaw (น้ำเงี้ยว), they explore how geography, history, and culture have shaped this unique cuisine. Along the way, they share personal memo...

In this episode, Chef Pailin and Chef Hong take you on a journey to Northern Thailand, chef Hong’s home region. It is a land of misty mountains, ancient Lanna heritage, and bold, earthy flavors. From Khao Soi (ข้าวซอย) and Sai Oua (ไส้อั่ว) to the beloved Nam Ngiaw (น้ำเงี้ยว), they explore how geography, history, and culture have shaped this unique cuisine. Along the way, they share personal memo...

  In this episode, Chef Hong and Chef Pailin unpack what “spicy” really means — from chilies to spices, heat to flavor. They share stories from their own kitchens and careers, plus listener anecdotes, to explore how restaurants manage spice levels, why chefs may (or may not) adjust heat for different diners, and whether Thai food has to be spicy to be “authentic.” Along the way, they bust the myth...

Join Chef Hong and Chef Pailin for the sixth episode of SabaiTalk Season 2 as they dig into The White Lotus Season 3 through a Thai cultural lens. In this insightful conversation, our hosts explore: Cultural hits and misses — Where the show’s representation of Thai traditions, etiquette, language, food, spirituality, and social dynamics is authentic or falls short. Spotlight on hospitality & p...

Join Chef Hong and Chef Pailin for the sixth episode of SabaiTalk Season 2 as they dig into The White Lotus Season 3 through a Thai cultural lens. In this insightful conversation, our hosts explore: Cultural hits and misses — Where the show’s representation of Thai traditions, etiquette, language, food, spirituality, and social dynamics is authentic or falls short. Spotlight on hospitality & p...

In this episode, chef Hong and chef Pailin are diving into into the colorful, delicate, and deeply cultural world of Thai desserts. Discover how Thai desserts go beyond sugar—they reflect tradition, celebration, and the balance of texture and taste that makes Thai cuisine so unique. Hong Thaimee Hong’s Instagram / @hongthaimee Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop Hong’s YouTube Channel / @...

In this episode, chef Hong and chef Pailin are diving into into the colorful, delicate, and deeply cultural world of Thai desserts. Discover how Thai desserts go beyond sugar—they reflect tradition, celebration, and the balance of texture and taste that makes Thai cuisine so unique. Hong Thaimee Hong’s Instagram / @hongthaimee Hong’s Shop https://www.hongthaimee.com/shop Hong’s YouTube Channel / @...

Pailin’s meatless recipes: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/category/all-recipes/meatless-recipes/ The word for vegetarian AND vegan in Thai is “mangsawirat” มังสวิรัติ. The word “jay” เจ is the stricter-than-vegan, religious way of eating. Some Thai people use the word jay as a shortcut to mean vegan but it’s best to avoid using it as restaurants may not be willing to accommodate. Four key areas in B...

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai culture and the Thai way of living from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant. In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about Southern Thai Food. You will learn about the region's flavor profile and how it is uniquely different from other regions of Thailand.  Connect with us at sabaitalk@hongthaime...

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai culture and the Thai way of living from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant. In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about Southern Thai Food. You will learn about a flavor profile from the region and how it is uniquely different from other regions of Thailand.  Connect with us at sabaitalk@hongt...

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai culture and the Thai way of living from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode, Hong and Pailin dive into the rich, flavorful world of Khao Soi—a beloved Northern Thai curry noodle soup with a creamy coconut broth, fragrant spices, and tender meat. But did you know this famous...

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai culture and the Thai way of living from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode, Hong and Pailin dive into the rich, flavorful world of Khao Soi—a beloved Northern Thai curry noodle soup with a creamy coconut broth, fragrant spices, and tender meat. But did you know this famous...

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about one of Thailand’s iconic dishes: Massaman Curry. We will cover the fascinating history of this dish, its significance in Thai poetry, as well as tips for cooking it at home.    Conne...

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about one of Thailand’s iconic dishes: Massaman Curry. We will cover the fascinating history of this dish, its significance in Thai poetry, as well as tips for cooking it at home.    Conne...

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about Lunar New Year (or as it’s known in Thailand, Chinese New Year) in Thailand. Do people celebrate it in Thailand, if so what are the customs and traditions, and most importantly what...

Sabai Talk Podcast is a conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture from the most visible Thai female Chefs in media: Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.   In this episode Hong and Pailin talk about Lunar New Year (or as it’s known in Thailand, Chinese New Year) in Thailand. Do people celebrate it in Thailand, if so what are the customs and traditions, and most importantly what...