This Month's Feast

These 8 Dishes Offer a Taste of Thailand’s Diverse Cuisine and Culture

From khao soi to tom sum, explore regional Thai fare in the heart of the Midwest.

Meet the Third-Generation Farmers Growing Jasmine Rice in Missouri’s Bootheel

Martin Rice Co. specializes in the long-grain sticky aromatic rice, which is traditionally imported from Thailand.

At Indo, Chef Nick Bognar Reimagines His Family’s Thai Culinary Traditions

The chef blends his Thai heritage with exacting Japanese techniques to create a restaurant that’s distinctly his own.

A Guide to Making Flavorful Thai Curries at Home

We talk about curry in general terms: “I’m always down for curry.” But what does it mean when we say that? There’s no universal curry; every region’s variety has its own distinguishing characteristics that tie it to the local cuisine. Though curries abound in the world, Thai…

Meet Galangal, Ginger’s Bolder Cousin

Galangal has deep notes of pine needles, pepper and a floral undercurrent reminiscent of unripe pears, with a citrus finish.

Get the Recipe: Big Thai Wrap from Lona’s Lil Eats

This wrap serves up big Thai flavors in a convenient package.

4 Locally Made Sauces to Add to Your Thai Pantry

Stock your pantry with these four Thai-influenced sauces made right here in Missouri, and you’ll be well on your way to creating sensational Thai fare at home.

Spicy Sautéed Broccoli

The key to perfecting this dish is to not only use finely minced garlic, but also charred whole cloves for a wallop of flavor.

Trend Alert: Makrut Lime Lends Unique Citrus Notes to Cocktails

Bartenders are jumping on the bandwagon of using this lime in creative sippers.

Thai Coconut Milk Punch

From lemongrass to pandan, these ingredients can be found at most well-stocked Asian and international markets.

Kansas City’s Primal Cry Makes It Easy to Cook Flavorful Thai Food at Home

Owner Marisa Wiruhayarn also operates Big Bowl Pho and Tasty Thai.

Pandan-Coconut Ice Cream with Candied Peanuts

Frozen pandan leaves give this coconut ice cream an herbal sweetness.

Thai-Inspired Spicy Beef Salad

Straightforward and quick, this recipe for a similar spicy beef salad uses shredded beef, but it’s possible to use a one-pound piece of sirloin or flank steak as a substitute depending on your taste.

3 Cookbooks That Inspire Fork & Stix Owner Phatcharin Wanna

Wanna shares some of the cookbooks that have inspired her and informed her style.

How to Make Fresh Thai Spring Rolls at Home

The combination of chewy rice paper, crunchy fresh vegetables and creamy sauce gives these Thai basil-shrimp spring rolls a variety of flavor and texture that is hard to resist.

With Chao Baan, the Prapaisilp Family Brings a New Kind of Thai Restaurant to St. Louis

Chao Baan blends the cuisine of the Northeast and South regions of Thailand on one menu.

In Overland Park, Pad Thai is a Longtime Favorite for Flavorful Thai Food

The menu features stir-fried rice, noodle and curry dishes, including the namesake dish, pad Thai, which diners can order with sautéed shrimp.

Nuu Thai Serves a Seasonally Rotating Thai Menu in Columbia

The summer menu features dishes such as tom yum (hot and sour) noodle stir-fry with fresh Thai and holy basil from her garden.

Thip’s Asian Bistro Brings a Unique Spin on Thai Fare to Columbia

The restaurant’s menu, locations and even its name have evolved, but chef Chompupong’s signature style of Thai cooking has been steadfast.

In Downtown Columbia, Chim’s Thai Kitchen Offers Thai Favorites Year-Round

The two-level space on Broadway will be open year-round, serving fan favorites such as tom kha, Thai egg rolls, six kinds of curry and Thai teas with or without boba.

In Overland Park, 888 International Market Offers an Expansive Selection of Asian Groceries

Look for Asian specialties such as whole roasted duck, Chinese sausage and pork neck bones.

Sawaddee Thai Cuisine Brings the Heat in Jefferson City

If you save room for dessert, try the sticky rice made with coconut milk and ripe mango and sprinkled with toasted black sesame seeds.

Hot Basil Dishes Out Classic Thai Fare in Overland Park

Located in the Rosana Square Shopping Center in Overland Park, Kansas, the restaurant lets diners choose the level of heat in their meal.

For Authentic Thai Fare, Head to Lemongrass Thai Cuisine in Overland Park

Pad Thai is popular here, but regulars who have further explored the menu find more to love in items such as tom kha.

Springfield’s Thai Express Specializes in Fast, Fresh Thai Food

For more than 15 years, Thai Express in Springfield, Missouri, has been dishing out tasty Thai food in a matter of minutes.

Everyday Thai in Springfield Specializes in Cuisine from Thailand's Isaan Region

The restaurant is soon moving to bigger digs.

Spirit House Throws Pop-Up Thai Dinner Parties in St. Louis

The series of private Thai dinners, or “secret suppers,” presents authentic family-style meals to eight lucky diners per night in exchange for donations.

At Baramee Thai Bistro, Chef Nutnisa Hoffman Satisfies Cravings for Thai Comfort Foods

The Hoffmans opened Mali Thai Bisto in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, in 2015 and Baramee Thai Bistro in the Crossroads a few years later.