Pairing Pad See Ew correctly — a note on Thai iced tea

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Pad See Ew. I ordered it with Thai iced tea and the deeply aromatic elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. palm sugar in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Thai cooking philosophy balances four key flavour profiles in every dish. The a family restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Pad See Ew with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.