Few dishes represent Thailand as beautifully as Pad Thai . With its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savoury , it has become a global favourite — from the bustling streets of Bangkok to the dining tables of St Albans. At Kat’s Cuisine, St Albans , it’s one of our most-loved dishes, offering comfort, flavour, and a touch of nostalgia. A Dish Born from History Pad Thai has a surprisingly modern origin. It was popularised in the 1930s by Thailand’s Prime Minister, who encoura

If Thai food is music, jasmine rice  is the rhythm that holds it together. Soft, aromatic, and delicately floral, it complements every curry, stir-fry, and grilled dish. At Kat’s Cuisine, St Albans , we treat jasmine rice as more than a side — it’s the quiet star of the plate. From Thailand’s Heartlands Jasmine rice, known in Thailand as Khao Hom Mali , grows mainly in the north-east, where warm days and cool nights give it its signature aroma. Each grain releases a natural p

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The Secret to Thai Flavour Ask any Thai chef what makes the cuisine special, and you’ll hear one word again and again — balance . Thai food is about creating harmony between sweet, sour, spicy, and salty , so that no one element overpowers the others. It’s a delicate dance of flavour that makes every bite exciting and satisfying. At Kat’s Cuisine, St Albans , this balance is the foundation of every dish we prepare, from spicy curries to fresh salads. Sweet Sweetness in Thai f

The of Thai Comfort Food There’s something deeply comforting about a bowl of hot soup on a cool day — especially when it’s infused with the vibrant flavours of Thailand. At Kat’s Cuisine, St Albans , two soups stand out as timeless favourites: Tom Yum  and Tom Kha . Both are rooted in centuries-old Thai cooking traditions and offer a perfect balance of spicy, sour, and soothing notes. Tom Yum: Spicy, Sour, and Soul-Warming Tom Yum is one of Thailand’s most famous soups — and

The Heartbeat of Thai Cooking Curry is one of the most cherished parts of Thai cuisine — rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. At Kat’s Cuisine, St Albans , our curries tell stories of tradition, warmth, and community. Whether it’s the earthy Massaman , the creamy Panang , or a spicy Red Curry , each carries the essence of Thailand’s culinary heritage. Layers of Flavour, Crafted with Care Unlike many Western curries, Thai curries are built on a delicate harmony of sweet, sal