18/07/2026
We went straight to Jenid's shop in Bangkok to find out what real, made-to-order Isaan cooking looks like. Jenid is originally from the Isaan region, and she makes some of the best local papaya salad and pork stir-fried basil (pad kra pao) we've tasted.
We sat down with her to talk about what it's really like cooking in Bangkok, her specialties, and of course — we ate. Every bite was worth it.
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Jenid left Isaan (North Thailand bordering to Laos) at 17 with noth...