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Our favourite Thai cookbooks

by Alice Palmer Brown

published on 3 January 2024

Thai cuisine is revered worldwide for its street food, bold flavour profiles and noodle and curry dishes. Read on to discover some of the best cookbooks to help you recreate Thai recipes at home.

The Giggling Squid Cookbook

by Giggling Squid

Learn the secrets behind hit Thai restaurant group The Giggling Squid’s classic recipes. Put mouthwatering dishes on the table any day of the week with everything from fan favourites and Thai classics with a twist to cocktails, desserts, breakfasts and snacks.

Ken Hom's Simple Thai Cookery

Ken Hom’s Simple Thai Cookery

by Ken Hom

Learn from the best with Ken Hom’s Simple Thai Cookery, which boasts forty delicious recipes to help you recreate authentic Thai flavours in your own kitchen. Featuring classics like Green Thai Curry and Pad Thai, this is an essential cookbook for both experienced cooks and novices alike.

Dominique’s Kitchen

Dominique Woolf’s debut cookbook shows readers how to add vibrancy and colour to their cooking. Influenced by her own Thai heritage and inspired by the satays, stir-fries, and noodles that she grew up with, she encourages the use of big, bold flavours and helps readers pull together delicious, speedy dishes for all to enjoy.

Cravings: Hungry For More

by Chrissy Teigen

With a whole section dedicated to Thai-inspired food, Cravings is your go-to for bold flavour combinations, experimental reimaginings of classics and all round indulgent comfort food. Chrissy Teigen’s vivacious personality is apparent throughout, so if you enjoy food that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this is the perfect choice for you.

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