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 Oriental Cuisine in 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 nat
What Is Isan Food? Papaya Salad & Spicy Curry Explained Isan food (also spelled Issan or Esan) is the vibrant, spicy and refreshing cuisine of Northeastern Thailand. Famous for its explosive mix of chilli, lime, fresh herbs, fermented fish and sticky rice, Isan cuisine is one of Thailand's most loved regional styles — and it's now easier than ever to enjoy it in the UK, right here at Kat's Oriental Cuisine in St Albans. What Makes Isan Food Unique? The Isan region in Northeas
Thai cooking is all about harmony at Kat’s Cuisine in St Albans, where sweet, sour, spicy and salty flavours blend perfectly to create the authentic, balanced taste of Thailand.
The Heartbeat of Thai Cooking Curry is one of the most cherished parts of Thai cuisine — rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. At Kat’s Oriental 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,
Kat Harrington · Jul 10, 2025 · 2 min read The Heart of Thai Comfort Food There's something deeply comforting about a bowl of hot soup on a cool day, especially one infused with the vibrant flavours of Thailand. At Kat's Oriental Cuisine in St Albans, two soups stand out as timeless favourites: Tom Yum and Tom Kha. Both are rooted in centuries-old Thai cooking traditions, and both strike that same balance of spicy, sour and soothing that Thai food is loved for. Tom Yum — Spic