Siam

The new Thai cuisine cookbook for 2026

'A bona fide modern Thai classic.' – Tom Parker Bowles

‘A trove of recipes from the ultimate insider, confident and unabashed and uniquely Kay.’ – David Thompson

Uncover Thai cuisine in all its regional diversity – from within its borders and far beyond – in this groundbreaking modern classic from acclaimed food writer Kay Plunkett-Hogge.

Having been born in Thailand in the 1970’s, Kay spent her childhood sampling street food and delicious Thai home cooking as a curious Third Culture kid. It is through this unique and deeply personal lens that Kay shares over 100 unforgettable recipes curated across a lifetime of eating and travelling.

As a melting pot of flavours, Thai cuisine is ever-evolving, influenced by many of its neighbouring states – Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia, but also Vietnam, India, Indonesia and beyond. With inspiration from every corner of the country – from home cooks and Michelin-starred chefs as well as renowned restaurants, and of course her home kitchen – Kay shares mouthwatering recipes for:

• Rice Noodles with Southern Crab Curry
• Thai-Chinese Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts
• Marinated Beef with Lime & Black Pepper Dipping Sauce
• Tom Yum Omelette
• Kay’s Signature Thai Burger with Green Chillies
• Whole Lao Barbecued Duck
• Coconut Cream Buns
• Thai Lemonade

Chapters include: Rice & Noodles, Curries, Soups, Stir-Fried & Deep-Fried; Grilled, Steamed & Baked; Yums, Larps & Tums; Relishes & Dipping Sauces and Sweet Things.

SIAM boldly looks to the future, showcasing innovative fusions with Italian, Mexican and French cuisines, all with a distinctive Thai twist. This one-of-a-kind cookbook celebrates the dynamic spirit of Thai food, proving it’s always ready to embrace global influences and turn them into something uniquely Thai.