Renowned australian chef and thai food expert david thompson offers a hunger inspiring tour of the outdoor markets and food stalls of thailand the evocative photos and recipes for noodles curries satays salads roasted meats and more capture the daily rhythms bright flavors and bustling spirit of bangkoks streets and will appeal to . The press has just outdone itself with the same authors thai street food authentic recipes vibrant traditions this time the book is oversize 11 x 13 and generous with photos not only of many dishes but also of the markets klongs canals and street stands at which an astonishing array of food can be purchased . In 2002 ten speed press published dave thompsons thai food almost 700 pages of recipes for dishes from relishes to sweets illustrated with color photos and prefaced by a short history of the culture the press has just outdone itself with the same authors thai street food authentic recipes vibrant traditions. Thai street food transports readers straight into the bustling heart of thailands colorful