--- product_id: 1703785 title: "Thai Food" brand: "david thompson" price: "S$45" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1703785-thai-food store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # Thai Food **Brand:** david thompson **Price:** S$45 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thai Food by david thompson - **How much does it cost?** S$45 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1703785-thai-food) ## Best For - david thompson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david thompson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Thai Food ## Images ![Thai Food - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81McfJoJk1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars This is the "bible" for Thai cooking *by G***H on Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2012* This book is almost 700 pages long and goes into detail about every aspect of Thai cooking. I haven't finished reading it yet -- that may be a few years away! -- but I have read enough to see that it is solid and extremely well-informed. This is NOT an amateur effort.For example, one thing that may seem "backwards" to foreigners is the very idea that when you are eating, you are eating RICE. Those other dishes that go with the rice -- the curries, soups and salads that people rave about -- are generically known as "kab khaaw" -- "with rice." The author gets this point absolutely right.Another point of distinction: where other books may mention sticky rice and jasmine rice, this book has a CHAPTER devoted to the history and cultivation of rice.The only downside is that the recipes can be extraordinarily complex and time-consuming, not such a swell idea if you are cooking for one. On the other hand, if you're a member of the royal family, or simply very rich, you can have it all done for you. It's one of the reasons food is getting simpler these days: you have to do it yourself or pay someone else to do it for you. And is it worth working ten hours to enjoy ten minutes of wonderful food?Still, all this says nothing against this book, which is a flat-out masterpiece. And some of the recipes are so tempting that I'll probably give them a go, sooner or later. At the very least, the author has written down true Thai recipes for future generations, and deserves huge credit for that.The photographs are superb as well.For those who only occasionally aspire to the summit, I still recommend Real Thai: The Best of Thailand's Regional Cooking for everyday use. This would be for people who actually buy their curry pastes ready-made at the market, rather then whomping them up at home. In any case, if you have these two books, it's very hard to go wrong.Highest possible recommendation! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars David Thompson is to Thai Cuisine what Elizabeth David is to French Cuisine *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2006* When I first came across this book in the stores, I have to admit I was highly skeptical about the authenticity of the recipes contained in this book....was it by another Westerner who declared himself an expert on Thai food after one or two short vacations to the country? An Australian restaurateur you say? With an award-winning restaurant in London? Was the award judged by Thai people?Thailand has a rich culinary heritage which has, in part, been shaped by foreign influences. Thai food in turn is a highly complex intermingling of tastes: salty, sour, sweet, spicy and umami (a Japanese term to indentify the 5th 'taste'). Furthermore it is a fairly impenetrable cuisine least of all because of the language barrier and the mysterious ingredients. To top things off this book was written by a non-Thai. That said, my initial concerns turned out to be completely unfounded and I am happy to say that this is one book that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who is serious about real Thai food. Needless to say, the book extends far beyond just Tom Yum Kung and Pad Thai!At the beginning of the book, Thompson gives a brief (but highly informative)introduction to Thailand and its history, religion and regional cuisine which sets the tone for the rest of the book. There is also a whole chapter about the most common cooking techniques as well as ingredients. His recipes are written in a fairly conversational manner, which I really like, and, most importantly, he does not advocate taking shortcuts or making substitutions which the Thais wouldn't normally make/take themselves. Thompson clearly explains in his introduction that his reason for doing this is so that he doesn't compromise his goal of accurately capturing the Thai cuisine. Personally I don't understand the other reviewer's gripes about ingredients being hard to find! Don't bother cooking those recipes then!?! Anyway I digress....the recipes produce highly authentic and tasty results. I have travelled extensively in Thailand and the results I've had with this book match my wonderul dining experiences there.One final point to bear in mind: some recipes are laborious, others less so. However, that is keeping with the true spirit of the Thai cuisine!In short, this is an excellent book well worth the space on your bookshelf. I'll even add that it'll probably become a classic cookbook! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Love the detail. Great information. Don't let the unassuming title fool you. This is good. *by H***D on Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024* Extensive detail (which I appreciate) and many, many wonderful traditional recipes. Despite it being a couple decades old, it is refreshingly current. Authentic Thai from a celebrated Aussie chef who "accidentally" landed in Bangkok. I understand why this work is considered a "Bible" of Thai cuisine. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1703785-thai-food](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1703785-thai-food) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*